PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aug. 31, 2026 — KuCoin, a global crypto platform built on trust, has launched KuLeague, its new flagship futures trading competition series. The inaugural season is now live, featuring a KuCoin Futures reward pool of 400,000 USDT, a new Dynamic Team Matching mechanism designed to keep more participants competitive, and a 35% direct referral commission integrated into the team experience.

Trading competitions with token-denominated prize pools are a long-standing user-acquisition and engagement tool among crypto exchanges, and KuLeague moves that format toward a recurring, league-style series. At the core of KuLeague is an adaptive team structure designed to deliver a smooth competition experience. Eligible participants form squads of five or more members and compete based on their combined eligible futures trading volume for a share of the 100,000 USDT team prize pool. Under Dynamic Team Matching*, participants whose teams fail to meet the minimum member threshold may be reassigned on September 14, 2026 to teams that satisfy the relevant requirements, allowing them to continue competing for team rewards with their new squads.

Beyond the team competition, KuLeague offers multiple ways for eligible participants to compete for rewards*:

• 240,000 USDT allocated to daily draw rewards
• 50,000 USDT allocated to a solo P&L race
• 35% direct referral commission on qualifying referral activity
• Multi-tier rewards supporting broader participation

This multi-path structure accommodates different experience levels and trading styles, while integrating referral incentives directly into the competition links team collaboration with community growth. Together, these refinements create a more inclusive and resilient format — one that limits the impact of inactive squads, recognizes different forms of participation, and keeps more traders in contention.

Fall Season 2026 marks the start of a recurring KuLeague series that will evolve across future seasonal cycles, with future seasons expected to build on the formats introduced here. The campaign runs from August 31 to September 21, 2026, and the September 14 rematching date is a key checkpoint for participants whose teams fall short of the five-member threshold. Full details are available on the KuLeague campaign page.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 45 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications. In recent years, the company has built a global compliance foundation marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets. Learn more at www.kucoin.com.

Disclaimer

*Terms and Conditions apply. Participation, certain products, services, campaign features, and rewards may not be available in all jurisdictions. The information is for corporate PR purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or investment advice. Futures trading involves substantial risk and may result in significant financial losses. Read the Risk Disclosure.