Overview
zForex is holding a special September contest focused on precious metals. The T&Cs confirm the period Sep 16–30, instruments restricted to Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver (XAGUSD), with contest demo accounts funded at $10,000 and 1:100 leverage.
The total prize pool is $2,500, distributed across the Top 20 participants.
Key Facts
- Dates: Sep 16–30, 2025.
- Symbols: XAUUSD & XAGUSD only.
- Starting funds & leverage: $10,000 demo balance; 1:100 leverage.
- Prizes: $2,500 total for Top 20 (see table).
- Min. volume to be eligible: trade at least 20 lots in total, including at least one trade on XAUUSD or XAGUSD.
- Payout: Winners must open a real account; prizes are credited as withdrawable funds to the live account.
Prize Breakdown
| Rank | Prize (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $400 | Credited to live account |
| 2nd | $300 | |
| 3rd | $250 | |
| 4th | $200 | |
| 5th | $175 | |
| 6th | $150 | |
| 7th | $100 | |
| 8th | $90 | |
| 9th | $80 | |
| 10th | $75 | |
| 11th | $70 | |
| 12th | $65 | |
| 13th | $60 | |
| 14th | $55 | |
| 15th | $50 | |
| 16th | $45 | |
| 17th | $45 | |
| 18th | $40 | |
| 19th | $40 | |
| 20th | $40 | Total prize pool $2,500 |
Prize distribution is taken from the official September contest T&Cs.
How to Join
- Register: Open a Contest Demo Account from the zForex Demo Contest page.
- Trade metals only: During Sep 16–30, trade XAUUSD and/or XAGUSD on your contest account.
- Track ranking: Monitor standings on the live leaderboard once the contest begins.
- Win & claim: If you place in Top 20, open a real account to receive your prize as withdrawable funds.
Trading Rules & Eligibility
- One account per person: Only one Contest Demo Account is allowed; multiple accounts/proxies lead to disqualification.
- Min. turnover: Trade at least 20 lots total (with at least one trade in XAUUSD or XAGUSD) to be prize-eligible.
- Age: Open to individuals aged 18+.
- Period binding: All trading must occur within Sep 16–30 only
- Results announcement: Winners announced via the zForexGlobal Instagram and notified by email/phone.
Leaderboard & Results
When the contest is live, you can follow rankings on the official Demo Contest Live Results page. The promotional posts also highlight the $2,500 prize pool and metals-only focus (Gold/Silver).
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Quick FAQs
What instruments can I trade? Only XAUUSD and XAGUSD.
What balance/leverage do I get? $10,000 demo with 1:100 leverage.
How are prizes paid? To claim, open a real account; prizes are credited to your live balance as withdrawable funds.
What’s the minimum volume? 20 lots total, with at least one trade in XAUUSD or XAGUSD.
References
- zForex — Demo Contest page (registration hub).
- zForex — September 2025 Gold & Silver Demo Contest T&Cs (PDF) (dates, instruments, $10k/1:100, prizes, rules).
- zForex — Demo Contest Live Results (live leaderboard once active).
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