GNClub and Paradex officially made history on November 15 as the Bull vs Bear Trading Tournament ignited Makati—marking the Philippines’ first-ever Real Money Live Trading Competition that was broadcast live and drew a large face-to-face audience, establishing a new benchmark for crypto esports in the country.

Held at Zero-Ten Park / The Company Manila, the venue transformed into a high-intensity arena where leading trading communities battled for supremacy and a 1,000 USDC prize pool.

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Competing on the frontlines were some of the country’s top traders:

  • WolvesTrading × Limitless ATG – John Joseph Olano
  • Icarus Falls Trading Community – Darrell Comia Ocampo
  • Wave3 Community – Raymond “Bigboss” Coronel
  • TRIAD Trading Community – Preta and Ketsuki (undoxxed)
  • Gainers Ground – Miks Geron
  • Trading Republic by Zeefreaks × Focused Fire Trader – Jake Olaso & George Isaac Asibal

Each trader brought precision, discipline, and unique strategies to the match, delivering one of the most intense real-money trading showcases ever witnessed in the Philippines.

A Champion Emerges

Claiming victory was Raymond “Bigboss” Coronel of Wave3 Community, who dominated the battlefield with sharp execution and composure under pressure.

He was awarded:

  • 1,000 USDC from Paradex
  • 1,000 USD Bonus Credits from Every X

This win solidified Bigboss’s position as one of the country’s strongest competitive traders.

Paradex Team Flew In to Witness the Action

Adding prestige to the event, key members of the Paradex core team, including Steamboat.DIME (@0xsteamboat on X)—flew in from their headquarters to witness the tournament live and personally connect with Philippine community members, traders, and leaders.

Their presence highlighted Paradex’s commitment to growing and supporting the PH trading ecosystem.

Record-Breaking Livestream Impact

The event’s official livestream on Stocksify’s Facebook Page delivered exceptional numbers:

  • 18,000+ total views as of writing
  • 130 average live concurrent viewers

This cements the event as one of the most-watched trading esports broadcasts in the Philippine Web3 space.

Oversubscribed On-Site Attendance

Interest was overwhelming.

  • 130 sign-ups on Luma (venue capped at 100)
  • 70–80 in-person attendees

This turnout marks one of the largest live audiences ever assembled for a real-money trading tournament in the Philippines.

Ecosystem Support and Media Power

Take A Sip boosted event energy as the Official Liquidity Provider, supplying drinks and refreshments throughout the competition.

Media amplification came from a powerhouse roster: Stocksify, NEN Digital, CryptitaPlays, PaldoCryptoDAO, and BitBayan, ensuring nationwide coverage.

A major feature came from Every X, the Official Prediction Market Partner, which added 1,000 USD Credits to the prize pool and enabled viewers to place market-driven predictions on the winner, turning spectators into active participants.

A New Era of Crypto Esports

The success of Bull vs Bear marks the beginning of a new competitive frontier where trading becomes a sport—fast, high-stakes, community-powered, and electrifying.

This is Crypto Esports.

This is Bull vs Bear.

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