Spec Markets Trading Cup 2026 Opens for Registration with $30,000 Prize Pool

Spec Markets has opened registration for its Trading Cup 2026, giving eligible traders the opportunity to compete for a total prize pool of $30,000.

Registration runs from August 31 to September 15, while the live trading competition will take place from September 17 to October 8, covering a three-week trading period.

$30,000 Prize Pool, $10,000 Top Prize

The competition will award prizes to the top 10 traders based on their performance during the event. The winner will receive $10,000, followed by $8,000 for second place and $5,000 for third place. Traders ranked from fourth to tenth will each receive $1,000.

Participants will compete on a single leaderboard, with rankings primarily determined by their return during the competition. The leaderboard is scheduled to update every 24 hours after trading begins on September 17.

MT5 Live Account Required with $200 Minimum Deposit

Participants must use an MT5 live trading account to enter the competition. The minimum deposit is $200, while the required trading volume is linked to the amount deposited. For every $200 deposited, participants must complete at least two lots of trading volume.

Participants must also record at least 10 active trading days during the three-week competition. A day can count as an active trading day if the account has at least one open position. Positions held over the weekend can also count toward the requirement.

Additional deposits are permitted during the competition. However, any additional funds will be included in the initial capital used to calculate the participant's final return.

Remind you

The Trading Cup is based on live CFD trading rather than a demo account, meaning participants are exposed to the risks associated with real-money trading. CFD trading involves a high level of risk and may result in the loss of the entire invested capital.

Potential participants should review the competition rules carefully and consider their own risk tolerance before taking part.

Registration is currently available through the Spec Markets official website. Eligible traders can complete the registration process through the event page before the September 15 deadline.