The BULK Exchange paper trading competition ran May 19–28, 2026 with $50,000 in prizes, paid out May 29. The ranking formula changed mid-competition after gaming was discovered, and 27 wallets were banned for bot abuse. This page covers what actually happened and how to use the testnet now.
BULK Season 1 launched June 1, 2026. Pre-deposits are open. 1M AURA distributed every week to depositors, referrers, and BulkSOL holders. Formula: USDC held × time held. First allocation June 6.
BULK Season 1 launched June 1, 2026. AURA mechanics are now confirmed: 1 million AURA per week, allocated each Saturday based on USDC deposited × time held. Pre-deposit at early.bulk.trade to start earning.
You can claim $1,000 in paper USDC on BULK testnet right now. Free. 2 minutes. This guide covers setup, faucet mechanics, the sub-account strategy most people are missing, and how the leaderboard ranking actually works.
1M AURA distributes every week. Formula: USDC deposited × time held. Every Saturday you're not in is AURA you can't recover.
Minimum $10 · Withdrawable anytime · Converts to trading margin at mainnet