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Battle of the Bonds: Interest Rates Trading Challenge
September 10 - 15, 2023

Learn how to trade futures as you compete to win

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Think you have what it takes to win the top prize? Learn how to trade as you compete in the Battle of the Bonds: Interest Rates Trading Challenge.

 

Learn how to trade Interest Rate futures

During the challenge, you’ll receive daily exclusive educational videos where you'll learn about the key benefits of trading Interest Rate contracts.

Our trading challenge is designed to give you the opportunity to test-drive trading strategies and gain valuable exposure to the bond markets.

 

Test your trading strategy against the competition

Battle against your peers in a risk-free environment with a robust lineup featuring some of our most-traded Treasury contracts, like the 2-Year T-Note, 10-Year T-Note, and U.S. Treasury Bond. 

Go head-to-head against other traders for the grand prize and earn bragging rights in the Battle of the Bonds Trading Challenge.

 

This competition is open to residents in the United States (US), Canada (CA) excluding Quebec, *Brazil (BR), United Kingdom (UK), Germany (DE), Netherlands (NL), Switzerland (CH), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Republic of Korea (KR), Taiwan (TW), and Japan (JP).

*Residents of Brazil must have a bank account in the United States to be eligible to receive a prize.

How to Register

New CME Account User

  1. Create a free CME account
  2. Verify email address
  3. Return to this challenge registration page
  4. Click on the "Enroll Today" button
  5. Enter your challenge name

Existing CME Account User

  1. Log in to your CME account
  2. Click on the "Enroll Today" button
  3. Enter your challenge name

Get Started

  1. REGISTER: (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) Register free with the CME Institute, which is where you will access the trading simulator.
  2. PREPARE: Arm yourself with product knowledge and practice before the contest starts by completing the pre-competition tasks outlined.
  3. COMPETE: Test your skills in the trading challenge beginning Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. CT / 22:00 UTC.

Competition Details

  • Throughout the Competition, all trades will be completed in the Challenge Simulator
  • All traders will begin with a virtual account of $100,000, with the goal of increasing the balance as much as possible by the conclusion of the competition
  • The top three eligible traders with the highest account balance and completed the Eligibility Checklist at the end of five days will earn cash prizes and bragging rights

Questions?

Please contact us at institute@cmegroup.com

 

Competition Dates

Starts:
Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. CT / 22:00 UTC

Ends:
Friday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m. CT / 17:00 UTC

Prize Details

Overall Leaderboard
First Place Prize: $2,500
Second Place Prize: $1,500
Third Place Prize: $850

 

 

Trading challenge is conducted between Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. CT / 22:00 UTC - Friday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m CT / 17:00 UTC during the CME Group Session.

Enter by 5:00 p.m. CT  / 22:00 UTC September 10, 2023

Enroll using the link and follow instructions. NO ACTUAL CASH WILL BE TRADED. Up to three prizes with a cash value up to US$2,500 available. US, UK, CA, BR, DE, NL, CH, JP, KR, TW, UAE, DIFC, and ADGM residents only.
Over 18 only. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
Full details and T&Cs here.