Challenge Details
Test-drive strategies with our range of futures, including standard- and Micro-sized contracts across Cryptocurrency, Equities, FX, Agriculture, Metals, Energy and Interest Rates. Gain valuable experience in a simulated, risk-free environment while trading against peers and industry professional Scott Bauer.
- All trades during the competition will be completed in the Challenge Simulator.
- All traders will begin with a virtual account of $100,000, aiming to maximize their balance by the competition's close.
- Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three eligible traders with the highest account balances in the Overall Leaderboard and also to the top trader from the Alternate Leaderboard (up to four total prizes available, each with a cash value as set forth to the right; traders are only eligible for one prize).
STARTS
Sunday, December 8
5:00 p.m. CT / 23:00 UTC
ENDS
Friday, December 13
12:00 p.m. CT / 18:00 UTC
PRIZE DETAILS
Overall Leaderboard
First Place Prize: $2,500
Second Place Prize: $1,750
Third Place Prize: $1,250
Micro futures Leaderboard
First Place Prize: $1,000
CONTACT
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REGISTER
Register for the Challenge through CME Institute, your gateway to the Challenge Simulator.
PREPARE
To qualify for the competition prize, participants must complete the required course(s) listed in the Challenge Dashboard before 12:00 p.m. CST on Friday, December 13, 2024. You'll also receive exclusive daily educational videos that are optional but offer valuable learning opportunities.
COMPETE
Engage with our top futures products in the Challenge, including both standard- and Micro-sized contracts.
Terms and Conditions
This competition is open to residents in the United States (U.S.), 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), Japan (JP) and India (IN).
*Residents of Brazil must have a bank account in the United States to be eligible to receive a prize.
Trading challenge is conducted between Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT / 23:00 UTC - Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m CT / 18:00 UTC during the CME Group Session.
Enter before 5:00 p.m. CT / 23:00 UTC December 8, 2024.
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. U.S., UK, CA, BR, DE, NL, CH, JP, KR, TW, IN, UAE, DIFC and ADGM residents only. Age restrictions set forth in Full Terms and Conditions (link below). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
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