WEEX Launches AI-Powered Trading Hackathon with 1 BTC Prize Pool

WEEX has kicked off an AI-driven trading competition that will run for a limited time and offer a total of 1 BTC in Bitcoin rewards across participants. The competition is scheduled to run until January 26, 2026, and combines an artificial intelligence-themed prediction contest with real futures trading challenges and a referral incentive program.

Traders will have the opportunity to test their foresight by predicting the outcome of an ongoing AI trading tournament, placing trades on the WEEX platform to meet specific benchmarks, and inviting others to join. By blending analytical predictions, active trading, and community referrals, WEEX’s AI crypto trading event offers BTC incentives for both new and existing users.

What Is the WEEX AI-Powered Trading Hackathon?

The WEEX AI Trading Hackathon is a special promotion that blurs the line between a trading competition and an interactive prediction game. Unlike typical exchange promos that focus purely on trading volume, this event engages users in forecasting the results of an ongoing AI trading showdown and completing set trading tasks.

It coincides with WEEX’s own global AI trading tournament (part of its AI Wars: WEEX Alpha Awakens initiative), effectively letting everyday users participate in the excitement by predicting which algorithmic ‘star team’ will come out on top.

WEEX hopes to encourage participants to use analytical thinking while making market predictions. Hence the combined prize pool of 1 BTC, reflecting WEEX’s move toward more innovative, skill-driven community events.

Event Schedule and Participation Eligibility

The WEEX AI trading competition began on January 14 and runs through January 26, 2026. To join, users need to click ‘Register Now’ on the event page. Note, only trading activity logged after a user registers will count toward the contest goals. All registered participants can take part in Event 1 (the prediction phase).

Only those who participate in the Event 1 prediction round become eligible to earn prizes in Event 2 and Event 3. For the trading portion, note that only new users can compete for the 0.7 BTC deposit-and-trade rewards.

In short, everyone must go through Event 1, new users get an extra trading mission in Event 2, and existing users can boost their rewards by inviting friends in Event 3.

Event 1: AI Hackathon Prediction Contest

First up is the AI prediction challenge open to all participants. WEEX is streaming its ongoing ‘AI Wars’ preliminary round live, where teams of trading algorithms compete. After the exchange announces the standout teams from this prelim, users can submit their guess (via an official form) on which team will ultimately win the competition.

If your prediction is correct, you earn a spot in a lucky draw for Mystery Box prizes, which include WEEX futures trading bonuses, special position airdrops, and limited-edition WEEX merchandise.

Event 2: Deposit & Trade to Split 0.7 BTC

Event 2 is a trading challenge exclusively for newly registered users. It involves two simple tasks: making a deposit of at least 200 USDT and achieving at least 1,000 USDT in cumulative trading volume on WEEX’s USDT-margined futures markets. Only users who joined WEEX during the specified sign-up window can participate in this portion.

Those who complete both the deposit and trading requirements by the end of the event period will earn an equal share of a dedicated 0.7 BTC prize pool. For instance, if 20 users meet the criteria, each would receive 0.035 BTC.

To keep the competition fair, WEEX only counts volume from regular USDT-M futures trades: any transactions on Coin-M contracts, trades between stablecoins (e.g., USDC/USDT), or zero-fee trades are excluded from the volume tally.

Event 3: Refer Friends to Share 0.3 BTC

WEEX referral rewards are up for grabs in Event 3. After taking part in the prediction contest (Event 1), an existing WEEX user can invite friends to join the platform and complete Event 2’s deposit and trading tasks.

When an invitee successfully qualifies for the 0.7 BTC new-user pool, the original referrer is credited for Event 3. The referrers will split a separate 0.3 BTC prize pool as an extra bonus for helping build the community.

This two-way incentive structure encourages community growth: new traders gain experience, and those who referred them are rewarded for contributing to WEEX’s growth.

Prize Payouts and Fair Play Guidelines

WEEX will distribute all Bitcoin prizes after the event concludes, with payouts made within seven working days and calculated based on the BTC price on the distribution date. The exchange has outlined strict fair-play guidelines to ensure genuine competition: only trading volume and deposits recorded after a user’s event registration and within the event timeframe are counted, and any form of cheating will result in disqualification.

Attempts at wash trading, multi-account abuse, or collusion trigger WEEX’s risk controls and can lead to cancellation of rewards and expulsion from the event. Participants are expected to abide by all standard terms and conditions, and WEEX reserves the right to interpret or amend the contest rules if necessary to maintain fairness.

Why WEEX Is Leaning into AI-Driven Trading

Crypto traders are increasingly interested in using AI for market insights and exchanges like WEEX are taking notice. So this is WEEX moving beyond the usual leaderboard competitions that reward only the biggest traders. This event shifts the focus to skill and insight, as even a trader with modest volume can win by making smart predictions and fulfilling the basic trade requirements.

Not coincidentally, WEEX’s user contest runs parallel to its large-scale developer hackathon, AI Wars, which boasts nearly a $1 million prize pool and is all about pushing the boundaries of AI in crypto trading. Both initiatives signal WEEX’s commitment to the future of AI-driven finance.

For more details or to join, visit the official WEEX event page and sign up via the ‘Register Now’ button.