Curated & Algorithmically Ranked
Best Free Trading Competitions & Contests (2026)
Free trading competitions allow traders to test strategies, showcase discipline, and compete for substantial cash prizes or funded accounts without risking their own capital. We continuously verify prize payout histories and transparent calculation rules.
#1
XM Group
9.1
Why ranked: Regular 100% free demo competitions with real withdrawable cash prizes
forex, commodities, indices, stocks $100,000 max pool
#2
FTMO
8.8
Why ranked: Monthly free competition rewarding top finishers with full FTMO funded Challenge accounts
forex, indices, commodities, crypto $50,000 max pool