Forex Paper Trading Competition

What is the Paper Trading Competition?

This is a monthly paper (demo) trading competition where you trade on a practice account with virtual funds and compete for real cash rewards. Trading.com’s official page highlights the offer as “Zero risk. Real rewards.” and open to all traders with a validated account, no deposit required.

Prize Pool

• 1st place: $6,000
• 2nd place: $3,000
• 3rd place: $1,000

These prize amounts are shown on Trading.com’s site and reiterated across their US pages.

How to Join (Step-by-Step)

1. Register for free at Trading.com and validate your real account. No deposit required.
2. Join the monthly competition from the competition page. :
3. Trade on your practice account during the contest period; rankings are based on performance.

FXDailyInfo also lists the paper trading competition among active demo contests for additional visibility.

Rules & Eligibility

• Open to all traders, regardless of experience, provided you validate your account.
• Platform & tools: Trade forex pairs; explore Trading.com’s research portal and calculators to plan entries and risk.
• Read the latest program terms (PDF / page) for detailed conditions and dates.

Tips to Rank Higher

• Use a clear risk plan (fixed % risk per trade) to avoid drawdowns early in the month.
• Focus on liquid majors during London/NY sessions for tighter spreads and more stable fills.
• Track leaderboard momentum and avoid over-trading near the end; protect gains.
• Leverage Trading.com’s analysis tools (technical summaries, sentiment) to refine setups.

FAQs

Is there any entry fee?

No. Registration is free; you only need to validate your real account.

Are the prizes paid in cash?

Yes — prizes are advertised as cash prizes ($6,000 / $3,000 / $1,000).

What do I trade in the competition?

You trade on a practice (paper) account with virtual funds, tracking real market prices on forex instruments.

Risk Disclaimer

Even though the competition is paper trading, live forex trading involves significant risk. Promotions can change or be withdrawn; always check the latest terms before entering.