KiloEx announces a trading competition with a 400,000 KILO prize pool, featuring enhanced liquidation protection for traders.
KiloEx, a perpetual decentralized exchange (perp-DEX), has launched the Super Trading Challenge, featuring a substantial prize pool of 400,000 KILO/xKILO tokens. The competition is set to take place from January 29 to February 27, 2026.
Participants can engage in two distinct formats:
- Daily Arena: This format allows traders to compete based on daily trading volume, with the top 10 traders receiving bonuses each day. It encourages short-term trading strategies with high leverage.
- Championship Ranking: Over the entire competition period, the top 20 traders by total volume will share the main prize pool.
Enhanced Liquidation Protection
KiloEx distinguishes itself with a uniform liquidation threshold set at 90% of the initial margin, applicable regardless of leverage levels. This means that positions with leverage ranging from 2x to 100x will only be forcibly closed when 90% of the collateral is lost.
“Unlike most platforms where the liquidation threshold decreases with higher leverage, KiloEx provides a consistent buffer for traders,” the platform representatives stated.
For example, with a 1000 USDT margin, KiloEx allows a position to withstand significant price movements compared to its competitors. Under 50x leverage, liquidation occurs at a 90% loss on KiloEx, while on another platform, Aster, it happens at a 75% loss, offering a 15% difference in risk tolerance. At 100x leverage, KiloEx provides a 40% advantage, allowing for greater volatility before liquidation.
“With 100x leverage, a small price movement can trigger liquidation on Aster, but KiloEx offers a safer threshold,” the platform explained.
This higher liquidation threshold gives traders more time to respond to market changes, allowing them to add margin, hedge, or close positions manually when necessary. KiloEx emphasizes the predictability of its fixed liquidation rules, which remain consistent regardless of market fluctuations.
Important Risk Considerations
While KiloEx offers a larger buffer before liquidation, the platform warns that significant market movements can still lead to substantial losses, potentially up to 90% of collateral. They acknowledge that while risks in margin trading cannot be eliminated, their approach provides traders with additional security.
