# VergeX × Z.ai: GLM-5 Trading Odyssey

*Build agents with GLM. Run in real markets. Compete for real alpha.*

By [VergeX](https://paragraph.com/@vergex) · 2026-03-30

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Overview
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VergeX is partnering with [Z.ai](http://Z.ai) to launch the **GLM-5 Trading Odyssey**, a live trading initiative designed to explore how AI agents perform in real markets.

Unlike simulations or paper trading environments, this initiative operates directly in live market conditions.

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What This Is
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Participants will:

*   Build trading agents using GLM-5
    
*   Deploy and run strategies on Vergex
    
*   Execute trades in real markets
    
*   Compete based on actual performance
    

All participants operate on the same model.

> Same model. Different outcomes.

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Credits & Incentives
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Vergex and [Z.ai](http://Z.ai) will provide **GLM-5 token credits** to support participation.

Credits are structured to encourage real usage:

### Allocation

*   All users (new and existing) receive **5M GLM-5 tokens** at campaign start or upon registration
    

### Activation

To retain credits, users must:

*   Connect an exchange account
    
*   Run at least one agent
    

Credits expire within **48 hours** if these conditions are not met.

### Earn

Participants can earn additional credits by:

*   Sharing results (PnL / strategies)
    
*   Contributing active strategies
    

### Alpha

Top-performing participants will receive:

*   Additional credits
    
*   Official exposure by Vergex × [Z.ai](http://Z.ai)
    

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Participation Requirements
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*   A connected exchange account is required
    
*   Minimum balance: ≥50 USDT
    

This initiative is designed for users engaging in real trading activity.

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**Campaign Period**
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*   Start: **March 30, 2026, 00:00 (UTC+8)**
    
*   End: **April 13, 2026, 00:00 (UTC+8)**
    
*   Duration: **14 days**
    

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Objectives
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As AI agents become more capable, their effectiveness must be tested beyond controlled environments.

GLM-5 Trading Odyssey provides a structured environment for real market validation.

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Get Started
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Participants can begin by building and deploying their first agent.

[Start Building](https://vergex.trade)

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About Vergex
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VergeX is an AI trading harness layer that turns human intent into AI generated strategies, executed safely by AI agents in real markets.

About [Z.ai](http://Z.ai)
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[Z.ai](http://Z.ai), founded in 2019, is a leading foundation model company behind GLM model series. GLM-5 ranks #1 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index among all open-source models while GLM-5.1, soon to be open-sourced, delivers a 50% performance boost over its predecessor.

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*Originally published on [VergeX](https://paragraph.com/@vergex/vergex-×-zai-glm-5-trading-odyssey)*