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Forex Trading Contests

Trading contests rank traders by their results over a set period, on demo or live accounts, with cash prizes for the best. Demo contests let you compete without risking your own money.

Updated October 29, 2026 · 11 offers from 10 brokers

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Questions about trading contests

What is a forex trading contest?

A competition where traders are ranked by their results, usually the percentage gain, over a set period. The best-placed traders win prizes.

Demo or live contest?

Demo contests use virtual money and are free to enter. Live contests use real funds, usually with bigger prizes and a minimum deposit to take part.

Can I withdraw contest prizes?

It depends on the contest. Prizes are often paid as trading funds; some can be withdrawn straight away, others only after you’ve traded a set volume. The contest’s terms say how.

Are trading contests worth entering?

Demo contests are a risk-free way to test a strategy against other traders. In live contests, the pressure to win can push you to take more risk than usual: trade as you normally would.