Contest FAQ


IMPORTANT:

To participate in our trading contests, there's no need to open a live account with the sponsoring broker (unless it's a requirement of a specific Traders Cup or the broker itself), and no deposit is needed.

Simply create a free profile and link a payment method, so we can send your prize if you win. Registration is entirely free, and all prizes are credited to your profile and transferred to your verified payment method after the contest concludes.

What is my password, why can't I see it?

Once you've registered for a contest, your login details will be displayed, but the account password will be hidden until the contest begins. This ensures that no one can access the account before the contest starts.

To retrieve your password, go to the contests page, click Contest Description, and scroll down to find the My login credentials link.

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Are there any trading restrictions?

Our FREE demo contests are for educational purposes, allowing participants to develop trading strategies in a risk-free environment.

  • Leverage ranges from 100:1 to 500:1.
  • Initial equity varies, typically between $100 and $2,000.
  • Max equity drawdown (DD) limits are enforced in most contests.
  • Limits on the number of trades encourage sound money management.

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How does equity drawdown work?

Drawdown (DD%) is dynamically calculated from the highest equity peak.

Once your account reaches a new equity peak, the previous one is discarded.

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What are the excluded trades?

Each contest has specific rules regarding the maximum number of trades counted for ranking.

  • Winning trades open/closed in less than 2 minutes are excluded.
  • Trades on symbols not permitted for the contest are excluded.
  • Pending orders that are not filled and later canceled are also excluded.

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If I win a cash prize, how will I get paid?

Once the contest ends, winners will be verified within 5 business days.

Prizes are credited to your profile and transferred to your payment method automatically.

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Setting up a payment method

To avoid delays, set up a payment method like PayPal, Skrill, or Crypto in your dashboard.

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Setting up a crypto wallet

We offer payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT).

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