KuCoin has launched a promotional campaign offering a $5,000 cash reward pool to users who complete their first trade on the exchange, running as a lucky draw through October 1.
The exchange is framing the incentive as open to both new and existing users: anyone who has not yet placed a trade on KuCoin qualifies, and according to the campaign terms, any trade size counts toward eligibility. The campaign page states that “literally any amount counts” toward the entry requirement, meaning traders do not need to hit a minimum volume threshold to enter the draw.
How the Draw Works
Every qualifying first trade unlocks one ticket into a lucky draw, with prizes distributed in a mix of USDT, KCS, BTC, and ETH across different quantities. The draw period runs from July 1 through October 1, 2026, UTC, giving participants roughly three months to qualify.
KuCoin has also layered in a secondary engagement incentive: users who share proof of their first trade in the exchange's Telegram or Discord communities using the hashtag #KuTrader can qualify for additional rewards beyond the core prize pool.
Eligibility Restrictions
The campaign excludes several categories of accounts from participating, including duplicate or fraudulent accounts, market makers, institutional users, and sub-accounts. Zero-fee transactions do not count toward the trade requirement, and all participants must comply with KuCoin's standard Terms of Use.
