Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI model won the first season of the AI Crypto Trading Contest, delivering a 20% return using a stable Bitcoin-focused strategy. The result highlights advances in AI-driven trading algorithms and market analysis. Participants noted the model’s ability to manage volatility and optimize trading strategies across multiple cryptocurrencies. Analysts suggest that AI applications in financial markets could become more mainstream as performance improves. The win positions Alibaba as a leader in combining AI with crypto trading, encouraging further innovation in automated strategies and institutional adoption in digital asset markets globally.