MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is teaming up with Lombard Finance (BARD) to launch the BARD Extravaganza, a month-long trading event with a total prize pool of $1 million. Running from September 18 to October 18, 2025 (UTC), the event offers zero-fee trading, staking rewards up to 400% APR, and prizes ranging from iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Max to BARD, LBTC, and USDT tokens.

The event targets both new and existing users, combining trading incentives with gamified rewards to drive participation.

Zero Fees and Trading Rewards

During the Extravaganza, participants can enjoy zero fees on:

• BARD/USDT and BARD/USDC spot trading
• LBTC/USDT and LBTC/USDC spot trading
• BARDUSDT futures trading

This removes a key barrier for high-volume traders and encourages liquidity in the BARD and LBTC markets.

Gamified “Spinfest”

Users can complete simple tasks on the event page to earn spins for prizes from a $100,000 reward pool. Notable rewards include iPhone 17 Pro Max, AirPods Max, BARD, LBTC, and USDT, adding a gamification layer to drive engagement beyond traditional trading incentives.

High-Yield Staking Opportunities

New users who stake BARD or LBTC tokens can earn up to 400% APR, while existing users can still earn up to 10% APY. Eligibility requires Advanced KYC Verification, ensuring regulatory compliance while offering attractive yield opportunities.

Spot and Futures Trading Bonuses

The event also incentivizes both spot and futures trading:

• Spot Bonuses:
  • New users depositing minimum amounts (200 BARD, 0.001 LBTC, or 100 USDT/USDC) and trading 100 USDT in BARD or LBTC spot markets can claim up to 10 USDT, with early depositors receiving a 20 USDT Futures Bonus.
  • Users reaching 10,000 USDT in spot trading volume can share 10,000 USDT, capped at 200 USDT per user.
• Futures Bonuses:
  • Participation requires at least one BARDUSDT Futures trade, with milestone rewards based on cumulative trading volume.
  • Top traders on the leaderboard, based on total volume, will share 20,000 USDT in Futures bonuses.

Market Implications

The BARD Extravaganza reflects a growing trend of exchange-led incentive programs aimed at boosting liquidity and user engagement in emerging tokens. By combining zero-fee trading, gamified rewards, and high-yield staking, MEXC and Lombard Finance are appealing to both retail traders and sophisticated participants, while increasing adoption of BARD and LBTC markets.

With $1 million in total rewards, this event positions MEXC as a key player in incentivized trading events and highlights the strategic use of tokenized incentives to drive platform growth and user activity.