Bybit is a new partner of Astralis

Danish esports organization Astralis has announced a three-year partnership with cryptocurrency platform Bybit.

Along with various brand integrations, the agreement provides for Astralis players to participate in Bybit's annual gamified crypto trading competition, World Series of Trading 2021.

The scope of partnerships will go beyond branding rights as Bybit will be actively involved in player engagement planning, various initiatives, inclusive financial education and various information campaigns and events in the coming years.

Jakob Lund Christensen, Co-Founder and CRO of Astralis: “We are truly delighted to partner and work with Bybit. Both companies are pioneers in their field, striving to make a positive impact on both organizations and individuals and through the ongoing global digitalization. through education and philanthropic initiatives and campaigns that support and advance a more sustainable technology and gaming agenda. "

According to the press release, Astralis players will be the leading team to be represented in the competition. On August 24, the organization will show the team at WSOT 2021 on social media.

WSOT 2021 is a competition in which teams and players compete for a prize pool of up to $ 7.5 million. Five percent of the potential prize pool plus contributions from Bybit, which is expected to be $ 400,000, will be donated to UNICEF.

This is Bybit's third esports deal. Last week, the platform entered into a three-year agreement with the Ukrainian esports organization Natus Vincere.