Demo Trading Contest
Compete with traders worldwide on a demo account. No risk, real prizes. Show your skills and win up to $250 every month.
Contest Prizes
Top 3 traders receive real cash prizes credited to their trading account.
Winners must pass full KYC verification and agree to a short interview. Prizes are credited as trading balance to a real account.
Winner Interview
Contest Rules
Everything you need to know before joining the contest.
How the Contest Works
- Each month we run a one-week demo trading contest
- Trading starts Sunday 00:05 and ends Friday 23:45 (MT5 Server Time)
- The contest week is aligned with U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) Friday
- Only one entry per person per month is allowed
Registration
- Log in to Client Portal, go to MT5 Accounts, click Add Account, select Demo, then choose MT5 Demo Contest from the list
- Registration closes Thursday 23:45 (MT5 Server Time)
- Pre-requisite: registered Client Portal account
- Duplicate or multiple entries will be disqualified
Contest Account
- MT5 demo account provided by VantoTrade
- Starting balance: $1,000
- Leverage: 1:200
Tradable Instruments
- Eligible symbols are visible in the MT5 trading platform
- Only those instruments may be traded during the contest
Trading Rules
- Manual trading only.
- The use of Expert Advisors (EAs), scripts, trade copiers, copy trading services, automated or semi-automated trading tools, or any form of algorithmic execution is strictly prohibited.
- Trading must be performed directly by the registered participant from a personal device. The use of Virtual Private Servers (VPS), remote desktops, dedicated servers, or cloud-hosted environments for trade execution is not permitted.
- Only 1 position may be open at any time across all instruments. Pending orders that have been triggered count toward this limit.
- There is no limit on the total number of trades you can make.
- Maximum trade size: 0.10 lots.
- All trades must be closed by Friday 23:45 MT5 Server Time.
- Breaking any rule results in disqualification.
Fair Play Policy
The contest is designed to reward individual trading skill. Any attempt to gain an unfair advantage will result in disqualification.
One Person, One Account
- Each participant may register and trade on one contest account only.
- Operating multiple contest accounts, whether directly or through third parties acting on your behalf, is prohibited.
- If multiple contest accounts are found to be linked to the same individual or group, all associated accounts will be disqualified.
Coordinated Trading
Coordinated or collusive trading between participants is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to:
- Opening opposing positions (hedging) across different contest accounts to guarantee a profit on one account
- Synchronizing trade entries, exits, or modifications between accounts
- Sharing contest account credentials with other individuals
- Any other form of cooperation designed to manipulate contest rankings
All accounts involved in coordinated trading will be disqualified.
Monitoring & Enforcement
VantoTrade employs advanced monitoring systems to detect irregular activity, including but not limited to multi-accounting, automated trading, coordinated strategies, and use of prohibited infrastructure. Monitoring operates continuously throughout the contest period and during post-contest review.
The specific methods, tools, and criteria used in the detection process are proprietary and will not be disclosed.
VantoTrade reserves the right to request additional verification from any participant at any time. Failure to comply with a verification request within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification.
Winner Selection
- Winners are ranked by highest account balance at contest end.
- Open trades at the end are not counted.
- Rankings are subject to a post-contest review period. Final results will be confirmed only after the review is complete. VantoTrade reserves the right to adjust rankings if disqualifications occur during review.
Prize Conditions
- Pass full KYC verification as a client.
- Agree to a short written or verbal interview.
- Allow publication of contest account login, trade history, country, and name initial.
- Winnings are credited as trading balance to a real trading account.
- The VantoTrade team will reach out to winners individually to verify eligibility and agree on prize payout arrangements.
- Prize payouts are subject to completion of the post-contest review. VantoTrade reserves the right to withhold or revoke prizes if rule violations are discovered at any stage.
Grounds for Disqualification
A participant may be disqualified for any of the following:
- Operating or being linked to multiple contest accounts.
- Using Expert Advisors, scripts, bots, or any form of automated trading.
- Trading from a VPS, remote desktop, dedicated server, or cloud-hosted environment.
- Coordinating trades with other participants (including hedging across accounts).
- Sharing contest account credentials.
- Failing to respond to a verification request within the specified timeframe.
- Any other conduct that VantoTrade deems to undermine the fairness or integrity of the contest.
Disqualification decisions are made at VantoTrade's sole discretion, are final, and are not subject to appeal.
Important Notes
- This is a demo trading contest only -- no real money is used.
- Trading results do not reflect real-market performance.
- VantoTrade reserves the right to modify contest rules or discontinue the contest at any time.
- By registering for the contest, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to all rules and conditions.
Ready to Compete?
Register now through the Client Portal and join the next contest round. Show your trading skills and win real prizes.
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