HTX launches a grand 13th anniversary celebration: $1 million prize pool and 13 challenges for the community
Major cryptocurrency exchange HTX has officially launched a series of events marking its 13th anniversary. The campaign, titled "Reliability, Proven by Time," kicked off on August 13, 2026, at 08:13 Moscow time and will run for exactly one month. The total prize pool stands at an impressive $1 million, with the key mechanic being the completion of 13 "growth challenge" tasks that unlock access to tiered rewards, including a chance at the grand prize.
Mechanics: From Simple to Complex
Contrary to potential concerns that the promotion is aimed exclusively at traders with large volumes, the organizers have included scenarios for users with varying levels of experience. The entry threshold is minimal: to "ignite" the first treasure of the future, it is enough to post a birthday wish or purchase HTX worth at least 50 USDT. Spot trades of 130 USDT unlock access to the next level. Additional tasks are tied to specific products—Earn, margin trading, futures, the P2P platform, online deposits, trading bots, and even TradFi instruments.
The reward system is built on a progression principle: the more treasures ignited, the more valuable the gifts. For instance, 3 treasures earn the user a basic growth gift, 6 earn an expanded one, and 9 earn HTX tokens and other random bonuses. Reaching 11 treasures grants the right to a daily cash reward, with a window opening at 08:13 Moscow time on a first-come, first-served basis. Finally, 13 treasures represent the main milestone: participants receive payouts in $HTX and access to the grand prize drawing.
Grand Prize and Ecosystem
The top reward includes a research fund of 2000 USDT, a fully paid trip to the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore (including airfare and accommodation), and an exclusive limited-edition gift set. The $1 million prize pool is distributed across all areas—from spot to derivatives—making participation accessible to a broad audience.
The promotion will run until 08:13 Moscow time on September 13, 2026. Over its 13 years of existence, the platform has evolved from a simple exchange into a global Web3 portal, and this campaign is not just a marketing move but a way to express gratitude to the community that has supported it through all market cycles.
My take: Anniversary promotions like this are not only a tool for attracting liquidity but also an important signal of the platform's viability. For users, it is an opportunity to diversify their activity and gain real value from performing routine actions, especially given prizes like the TOKEN2049 trip. However, it is worth carefully reviewing the terms to understand how achievable the upper levels are for retail investors.