- Contest period
- 12–30 Oct 2026
- Account
- XM Demo
- Starting balance
- $10,000
- Total prize money
- $990
- Winners
- 9 places
- Contestants
- 153 people
1What is the Demo Trading Contest #31?
Demo Trading Contest #31 is a Forex trading contest on XM Demo accounts that 1TRADER runs so members can test their skills in real market conditions. Everyone starts with the same $10,000
The top 9 by percentage gain who finish in profit share $990 in prizes. Because it is a demo account, you can practise planning and risk control without using your own money, but the prizes are real money in USD. This round has 153 contestants who have opened 25,600 orders in total
2How rankings work
Ranked by percentage gain (% Gain) on the starting balance, not the dollar amount
Since everyone starts with the same balance, a higher % means more money made. The rankings update automatically. Tap any name to see every order in their trade history
No deposits or withdrawals during the contest They would distort % gain, so the rankings show everyone’s deposits and withdrawals for checking
3Why a Demo trading contest is worth it
- Practise without risking your money
Demo prices come from the real market, so the experience is close to live trading
- See how you compare
See right away where your trading stands against other traders in the same round
- Learn straight from the leaders
Open the top traders’ order history to see which pairs they trade and how long they hold
- Real prize money
$990 in total per round, paid in USD to the member area
4Tips for contestants
- Control risk per order
An account with a heavy early loss needs a much bigger gain to recover. Set a stop loss on every order and decide before entering how much you can lose
- Watch out for big news
Non-Farm Payrolls, CPI and FOMC meetings make prices move fast and spreads widen. Check the economic calendar before opening orders
- Plan the final stretch
Close your orders before the contest ends (30 Oct 2026 · 16:50 GMT) and don’t suddenly change your approach just to chase the rankings
- Keep a trading journal
Note why you entered and exited every order, then compare with your history in the rankings after the round
5Results and prizes
- Contest ends
30 Oct 2026
- Awaiting results
Accounts checked against the rules and open for disputes
- Results announced and prizes paid
USD is paid to your member wallet. Request a withdrawal to your trading account from the Withdraw menu
Warning Demo results do not guarantee live results. Trading Forex and CFDs carries high risk and you may lose all your capital. Learn before trading with real money