TLDR
- gTrade’s Trick or Trade contest runs Oct 22–Nov 19 on Arbitrum with $400K in prizes.
- The event features two tracks rewarding top traders by P&L and trading volume.
- All trades in the contest use USDC collateral and must occur on Arbitrum.
- Gains Network invests ARB funds and protocol resources to support the $400K pool.
Singapore, October 17, 2025 — gTrade, the decentralized perpetual trading platform built by Gains Network, has launched its “Trick or Trade” Halloween Trading Contest. Running from October 22 to November 19, the tournament offers traders a chance to win a share of $400,000 in rewards. The competition will take place exclusively on the Arbitrum network, strengthening gTrade’s focus on growing activity and liquidity on its most active blockchain deployment.
Focus on Arbitrum and Liquidity Growth
The contest will be hosted only on Arbitrum, which has become gTrade’s main network for trading and liquidity. Although the platform operates across multiple blockchains, this decision reflects Arbitrum’s strong liquidity pools and large share of trading volume.
The event supports gTrade’s plan to build a more efficient and liquid trading environment while keeping multi-chain access for users. The project aims to deepen its presence on Arbitrum without removing opportunities for traders on other supported networks.
According to gTrade, the protocol has previously received 4.5 million ARB through the Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) and an additional 2.25 million ARB via STIP.B in 2024. These funds, along with the protocol’s own resources, will be used to support the $400,000 prize pool for the Halloween event.
Two Competition Tracks: P&L and Volume
The “Trick or Trade” contest includes two main tracks — a Profit and Loss (P&L) competition and a Volume competition. Both categories will run simultaneously and reward traders who perform best within their respective criteria.
The P&L competition will distribute $200,000 among the top 100 traders ranked by realized or withdrawn profits. Eligible trades must be opened and closed on Arbitrum using USDC as collateral. Participants can trade across all available pairs, including RWA and DEGEN markets.
The Volume competition will also offer $200,000 in rewards. It will rank traders by cumulative trading volume and include a time-weighted multiplier that benefits those who hold positions longer. This structure encourages active and consistent trading activity during the event period.
Community Reward and Development Strategy
Nathan, Project Lead at Gains Network, said the initiative was designed to strengthen ties with the Arbitrum trading community. “We designed this competition to celebrate our Arbitrum traders and continue building on the network where our liquidity is strongest,” he stated. “By focusing our efforts on Arbitrum, we’re creating a more efficient environment for traders and rewarding the community that has supported our growth.”
The contest is also part of gTrade’s broader plan to streamline its ecosystem. By consolidating liquidity on Arbitrum, the protocol seeks to enhance trade execution speed and reduce slippage while still supporting access from multiple chains. This approach reflects the network’s strategy to combine community engagement with practical improvements in market performance.
About gTrade and Gains Network
gTrade, developed by Gains Network, is a decentralized leveraged trading protocol that allows users to trade crypto, forex, indices, commodities, and stocks. It provides non-custodial access with one-click trading and no KYC requirements. The platform supports high leverage and uses a decentralized infrastructure to deliver seamless trading across chains.
Through continuous innovation and user-driven events such as the “Trick or Trade” contest, gTrade aims to expand its ecosystem and offer more opportunities for traders on Arbitrum and beyond.
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