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The sponsorship will put the Bybit name on the map in the esports space
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Bybit has in store a series of activations to help NAVI fans put their
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Boasting a whopping 18.4 million fanbase and close to 600 million
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As NAVI’s exclusive cryptocurrency platform partner, Bybit will have
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The worlds of investment and professional gaming share commonalities \u2014
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In just three years, Bybit made itself one of the top names in crypto
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Bybit believes in equal investment opportunities for all crypto lovers.
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Both emerging and fast-moving industries, crypto and esports promise to
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With overwhelmingly young demographics, esports is predicted to be an
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many established conventions in a
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“We share the vision of real sportsmanship, and the drive to be the
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“I believe that this was bound to happen. Cryptocurrency and esports
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With 46 players in 12 disciplines and academy, NAVI has recorded a
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Game On: More to Come<\/b><\/p>\n
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As a global platform loved by users from different parts of the world,
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Sharing its vision for a future in crypto with the global esports
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\none of the most popular exchanges for crypto lovers, has announced a multi-year
\npartnership with esports team NAVI (“Natus Vincere”) today, scaling up synergy
\nbetween two fastest growing industries that can only go up. <\/p>\n
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\nin a symbolic move to bring closer two creative communities that are shaping up
\nto redefine finance and sports. The sponsorship will not only see the Bybit
\nlogo appear on NAVI’s jerseys, but also include impact-driven collaborations on
\ncharity initiatives, school and student projects, and anti-hate\/anti-bullying
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\ncompetitive skills to the test in the 2021 rendition of Bybit’s flagship World
\nSeries of Trading (WSOT) crypto trading competition. WSOT 2021 spectators will
\nsee familiar names from NAVI’s team of top players. The crypto community has
\nbeen anticipating the event of the year with a prize pool of up to a record
\n$7.5 million. <\/p>\n
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\ncumulative video views on YouTube, NAVI reaches a unique segment of 15 million
\nfans per month. It was also one of the most viewed esports teams in the world
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\ngreater visibility among one of the fastest growing demographics in sports and
\ngaming. In turn, Bybit is excited to introduce the esports community to the
\nendless possibilities cryptocurrency could open up for them. <\/p>\n
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\nesports fans and crypto lovers are digitally savvy, forward-thinking and
\nconfident in their trades. Both industries have also demonstrated
\ntransformative power in a short space of time. <\/p>\n
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\ntrading with more than 2.5 million registered users from over 200 markets. It
\nranks second in terms of daily volume of Bitcoin futures and registered more
\nthan $1 trillion in total overall trading volume in the first quarter of the
\nyear. Helmed by veteran forex platform and blockchain development pioneers,
\nBybit stands out for its professional, intuitive and innovative online trading
\nand cloud mining experience for retail and institutional clients, known for providing
\nreliability even during periods of high volatility. <\/p>\n
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\nThe sponsorship will feature financial education resources for gamers looking
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\nbe the game-changers charting the future of finance and sports. Projected to
\nbecome a billion-dollar industry in 2021, the esports sector is expected to
\nwelcome around 200 million new gamers by 2024 according to analytics firm
\nNewzoo. <\/p>\n
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\n“up only” industry just as cryptocurrency is finding its way into mainstream
\nportfolios globally. Many in the esports community will likely be keen to
\nembrace a digital-first, borderless and decentralized asset class and will
\nbenefit from connecting with one of the best platforms facilitating
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\nnumber of human experiences. Both sports and finance have witnessed the
\nexponential pace of mainstreamization of two new entrants \u2014 esports and
\ncryptocurrency,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. <\/p>\n
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\nesports that provided 86.1 million hours of thrilling entertainment to
\naudiences worldwide in 2020. As one of the fastest-growing start-ups built for
\ncrypto lovers, we are excited to sign on with NAVI, and are looking forward to
\nunleashing the natural synergy between the crypto community and the athletes
\nand creators in esports,” he said. <\/p>\n
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\nbest in the game. Whether you are in the business of innovative finance or
\ncompetitive esports, to be a good player you need to put in hard work, hone
\nyour craft and build a strategy. That’s why we are constantly on the lookout
\nfor partners in excellence,” he added. <\/p>\n
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\nhave much in common: They are new, fast-growing and interesting to keep watch
\nand learn. We shall strive to show esports fans the real value of digital-based
\ncommunication by cryptocurrency platform Bybit and our team. Also we want to
\nrepresent the esports world to cryptocurrency enthusiasts as a point of their
\ninterest. We hope to bring new game-changing and engaging projects to make
\nesports a better place to play together,” said Alexander Pavlenko, CMO of NAVI.<\/p>\n
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\ntotal of 247 awards since 2009. <\/p>\n
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\nBybit has more plans for further integration with the international esports
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\nvalue, representing the shared ideals of the cryptocurrency community. Bybit is
\nkicking off the gaming season with NAVI to set in motion a wide-range of
\nintegrations and activities, joining global brands like Monster Energy, ASUS,
\nPuma and Logitech and other esports supporters. <\/p>\n
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\ncommunity, Bybit will introduce NAVI players in the upcoming WSOT 2021 that has
\nbecome the premier gaming-themed event within the cryptocurrency community,
\nwith more announcements to follow on other partnerships and sponsorships.<\/p>\n
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