Origami Tech regularly hosts crypto trading competitions in collaboration with top-tier blockchain projects and exchanges. These competitions are open to all Origami Tech users and offer prize pools ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tokens. Whether you're looking to showcase your strategy, stress test your trading setup, or simply earn rewards by doing what you already do through trading, competitions are a great way to engage with the market and the community.

Next, you'll find a clear, step-by-step walkthrough using MEXC as an example. While this guide focuses on MEXC, similar competitions may be hosted on other exchanges as well. The same process applies across all of them.

What is a Crypto Trading Competition?

A crypto trading competition is a time-limited event where participants trade selected pairs on supported exchanges. Origami Tech competitions usually last at least 7 days and are fully automated — participants connect their exchange accounts, launch bots, and let the platform handle execution. Prizes are typically distributed proportionally based on your trading volume compared to other participants. The more your bot trades, the larger your potential reward — it’s not about profit or loss, but pure crypto trading activity.

Why join? Three key reasons:

Real rewards. Prize pools are funded by partners and paid in tokens. You keep what you earn.
Live testing. By participating, you’ll be able to test your strategies in real market conditions.
Passive execution. You don’t need to click through charts — your bot does the work while you focus on optimizing logic.

In this guide, we’ll walk through every step, including: creating your Origami Tech account, setting up your exchange connection, deploying a crypto trading bot, and monitoring your results. You’ll also learn key tactics that Origami Tech power users rely on to earn prizes consistently.

Step 1: Sign Up for Origami Tech

Go to https://origami.tech
Click the Start Now button
On the login screen, click Sign Up
Enter your email address and create a password
Confirm your email by entering the code sent to your inbox
Alternatively, you can sign up using your Google account
Once logged in, you’ll be taken to the Origami Tech dashboard, where you can create projects and manage bots

Need help with registration or your first steps?

A more detailed walkthrough is available here:

Use Origami Tech to Automate and Manage All Your Crypto Exchange Accounts →

Step 2: Create a Project

Click the profile icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard
Select Add Project from the dropdown menu
Enter a name for your project (e.g., "Trading Competition – April")
Click Create

For a step-by-step project creation guide, please refer to the documentation.

Your project is now ready. Each project is an isolated space where your API keys, strategies, and bots will live.

Step 3: Set Up a Sub-Account on MEXC (or another supported exchange)

Origami Tech supports Bybit, KuCoin, MEXC, Gate, HTX and many others. For competitions, it’s highly recommended to trade via sub-accounts on your exchange. This keeps your main funds secure and gives your bots a clean, dedicated environment.

We’ll use MEXC for this example.

Log in to your MEXC account
Go to your Profile menu and select Sub Account Management

Click Create a Sub Account
Choose a unique username (minimum 8 characters, must include at least 1 number)

Complete 2FA verification
Your sub-account should now appear in your list

Step 4: Create an API Key for the Sub-Account

Navigate to the API Management section in your MEXC account
Click Create API, and select the sub-account you just created
Enter a label like "Origami Trading Bot"
Enable Read and Trade permissions (leave Withdrawals disabled)

Enter the static IP address provided by Origami Tech (available during setup)

Complete 2FA to finalize the key creation
Copy your Access Key and Secret Key — you’ll use them to connect to Origami Tech

Step 5: Connect Your Exchange to Origami Tech

Return to your project in Origami Tech
Click Manage Profile, then go to the Accounts tab

Click Account

Click Add Account

Paste your Access Key and Secret Key into the appropriate fields

Click Add Account
Once connected, Origami Tech will display your sub-account balance

Make sure your trading funds (typically USDT) are in the Spot wallet of your sub-account.

Step 6: Create and Launch Your Crypto Trading Bot

Go to the Bots tab from the top menu
Click Add Bot
Enter a name (e.g., “Trading Comp – XYRO”)
Choose the account you just connected
Select the competition trading pair (e.g., XYRO/USDT or EVER/USDT)

Click Next

To configure the strategy:

Click Import Preset
Select Trading Competition Bot from the list

Click Import, then confirm by clicking Import again

To preview your setup:

Click the Research button to simulate what orders would be placed
Review the results, then click Save and Exit

To activate:

Find your bot in the list and click the power icon to turn it on

Your bot is now trading automatically and participating in the competition

Prefer a video walkthrough?
We’ve published a step-by-step tutorial on YouTube that shows exactly how to join a competition, connect your exchange, and launch your bot:

What to Expect from a Competition

Once you join a competition, you’ll get access to a live dashboard with everything in one place:

Leaderboard: updated in real time to show your rank and crypto trading volume
My Bots: manage the bots you're running for the competition
Statistics: track your trade counts, PnL, volume, and performance by pair
Accounts: review or edit your connected exchange APIs

The interface is designed to keep you focused on the competition instead of juggling multiple tabs or spreadsheets.

Strategy Tips: How to Win a Competition

Origami Tech trading competitions aren’t just about launching a bot — they reward intelligent strategies, risk management, and the smart use of platform tools.

Here are three battle-tested tips from the Origami Tech team:

1. Distribute Your Risks

Limit your exposure by crypto trading across 3–5 instruments. This helps avoid over-concentration on one asset. Use different exchanges to reduce the chance of technical issues disrupting your trades. Consider diversifying across market types — spot and futures — to gain more execution flexibility.

2. Choose the Right Markets

Not all trading pairs are created equal. Look for pairs with strong liquidity and low slippage. Pay attention to underpriced assets that have high reward potential. Optimize your entries: lower volatility often means less risk of getting caught in extreme swings. If you have access to competitive fee tiers, use that as an advantage.

3. Use Origami Tech’s Tools

Leverage Origami Tech’s DCA-buy and DCA-sell presets for more stable, algorithmic execution. Track your stats live inside the platform to see how your bots are performing. Use Origami Tech’s formula editor to fine-tune your logic or test different variables and conditions. Adjust your timeframes and parameters throughout the competition — everything is editable mid-run.

4. Focus on Volume-Efficient Strategies

Since prizes are distributed based on trading volume, your goal isn’t just profit — it’s generating consistent, high-volume trades without reckless exposure.

Use tight grid spacing with smaller trade sizes to increase trade count
Prioritize assets with low trading fees and minimal slippage
Don’t chase volatility; a stable, high-frequency bot often outperforms erratic trend-chasers

Origami Tech’s platform handles rapid recalculations and executions efficiently — use that to your advantage.

5. Start Early, Adapt Fast

Most of the top-performing bots in past competitions were launched within the first hour of the start. Launch early, gather stats, and adapt your grids in real time.

Use the “Research” function regularly to fine-tune pricing
Monitor your unrealized PnL and trade count in the Statistics tab
React to market changes, don’t set-and-forget

Remember: you can edit live bots on Origami Tech — this gives you real mid-competition flexibility.

6. Use the “Research” Button to Validate Your Strategy

Before activating your bot, use Origami Tech’s “Research” button — it’s built right into the grid editor. This feature calculates your strategy and shows you exactly what orders would be placed based on your current formula setup and live market conditions.

Using “Research” lets you fine-tune without risk, especially when working with custom variables, conditions, or imported presets.

7. Treat the Bot Like a Team Member — Not a Set-and-Forget Script

Most users who lose in competitions simply turn on a preset bot and walk away. But Origami Tech is powerful because it gives you control.

Set clear goals: volume vs. profit vs. positioning
Schedule check-ins: analyze your performance every few hours
Rotate pairs or adjust position sizes based on how the leaderboard is shifting

The best bots win because they’re managed, not ignored.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, the Origami Tech team is ready to help:

Telegram updates: https://t.me/origami_tech
Twitter updates: https://x.com/origamitech_

Ready to Compete with Confidence?

Trading competitions on Origami Tech are a high-impact way to grow as a trader, earn real rewards, and sharpen your automation skills. By combining a secure platform with flexible strategy tools, Origami Tech empowers you to compete like a pro — even if you’re new to automated trading.

Join the competition Origami Grid League: Win Your Share of 1,000,000 $DVO here: https://app.origami.tech/competitions/36

*This article is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee performance or profits when using any crypto trading bot or automated strategy on Origami Tech.

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