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Bybit Launches ByPick Prediction Game With 100,000 USDT Pool
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On Monday, September 28, 2026, Bybit rolled out ByPick, a free-to-play prediction game across crypto, sports, and esports designed to drive engagement without direct financial wallet risk. The platform features seasonal leaderboards tied to a 100,000 USDT total prize pool.
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### Catalyst Analysis: Platform Gamification On Monday, September 28, 2026, financial platform Bybit introduced ByPick, an interactive prediction game enabling users to forecast outcomes across cryptocurrency, sports, esports, and macroeconomic events. Operating separately from direct real-money wagers, the game uses non-withdrawable Campaign Points (cp) to drive streak-building and seasonal leaderboard rankings. Participants compete for a share of a 100,000 USDT total prize pool, which is divided into Standard and Grand Prize pools based on a 10,000 USDT cumulative trading volume threshold.
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Engagement mechanisms include an initial 200 Campaign Point starter bonus for registered users with no deposit prerequisite, alongside a daily Points Top-up Station resetting at 00:00 UTC for active traders. Points accrue through correct outcome predictions scaled to prevailing odds, Battle Pass milestones, daily consistency check-ins, and referral programs. A time-limited Sprint Task automatically enrolls late-season participants to mitigate entry timing gaps on the leaderboard.
### Impact on Platform Activity While prediction markets have drawn regulatory scrutiny and player risk exposure on real-money wager formats, Bybit's points-based model focuses purely on experience-based gameplay and tier-based incentives. The feature integrates directly into the existing Bybit application architecture, aiming to boost platform retention and cross-market user participation across digital assets and alternative asset categories.
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Crypto exchange Bybit introduced a new game where users make predictions to win cash prizes without risking their own money. Investors pay attention because features like this help crypto apps attract and keep active users.
What changed
Bybit released ByPick, an engagement-focused prediction game tied to a 100,000 USDT seasonal prize pool.
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Crypto platform users and engagement-driven apps benefit from higher user retention, while traditional prediction markets face rising gamified competition.
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