What's New in CME Group Micro Futures?
Trading Challenge Edition

Test drive our latest additions to the Micro Suite: 
Micro WTI Crude Oil and Micro Treasury Yield futures 

 

It’s never too late to learn something new or to master a new skill, like learning to trade the expanding suite of Micro futures at CME Group. Spend one week practicing in a risk-free simulated trading environment and learning about two recently launched offerings, Micro WTI Crude Oil (MCL) futures and Micro 10-Year Yield futures (10Y) of our new Micro Treasury Yield futures lineup. 

Get acquainted with trading the 24-hour markets that are also home to the global oil pricing benchmark (WTI futures) and one of the world's largest and most influential interest rate markets (US Treasuries).

Launched on July 12, Micro WTI Crude Oil futures are 1/10 the size of standard WTI futures, providing an efficient, cost-effective new way to fine-tune oil exposure and enhance your trading strategies.

Launched on August 18, Micro 10-Year Yield futures offer market participants a simplified, linear, yield-based contract for trading and managing risk on the US government bond market.

If you're new to trading, you will receive our "Master the Trade: Futures" course, designed for new-to-futures traders and featuring the perspectives and tips of seasoned trading pros.

The top three finishers for this challenge will earn cash prizes. Gain valuable experience in a simulated environment while competing for a top spot. 

 

This competition is open to residents in the United States (US), Canada (CA) excluding Quebec, United Kingdom (UK), Germany (DE), Netherlands (NL), Switzerland (CH), Republic of Korea (KR), Taiwan (TW), and Japan (JP).

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, Sept 12 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 traders with the highest account balance and completed 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, Sept 12 at 5:00 p.m. CT / 22:00 UTC

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

Prize Details

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

 

 

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

* Enter by 5:00 p.m. CT  / 22:00 UTC Sept 12, 2021

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