JUNE 1 - JUNE 26
FX Trading Competition
UK University Forex Trading Competition
WHEN /
JUNE 1, 2026 0:00AM
ABOUT THE COMPETITION /
Welcome to the UK University Forex Trading Competition, jointly organized by GINFX.
This event is designed for university students across the UK who are interested in finance, economics, and global markets. Using a risk-free demo account, participants will have the opportunity to test their trading strategies under real-market conditions. Whether you are looking to apply your academic knowledge to practical scenarios or build valuable experience for your future career, this competition provides a professional platform to develop your skills.
PRIZES AND AWARDS /
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1st Place: £500 Scholarship + Reference Letter from GinFX + Certificate of Achievement
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2nd Place: £200 Scholarship + Certificate of Achievement
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3rd Place: £100 Scholarship + Certificate of Achievement
Note: The 1st place reference letter is designed to support future graduate job applications or further academic pursuits. All students who meet the minimum trading requirements will also receive a Certificate of Participation to add to their CV.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE /
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Register: Complete the online registration form using your university email address.
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Open a Demo Account: Create a free demo account on our partner platform, GINFX (www.ginfx.com).
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Trade: Execute your trades during the designated competition period using your virtual balance.
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Final Evaluation: Ensure all open positions are closed by the deadline. Results will be calculated automatically based on final account equity.
COMPETITION RULES /
To ensure a fair and highly realistic trading environment, the competition will strictly adhere to the following parameters:
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Initial Account Setup: Each participant will receive a standard demo account pre-loaded with $10,000 in virtual funds. Leverage and stop-out levels will mirror GINFx's standard real-market settings.
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Tradable Instruments: Participants are free to trade all instruments available on the platform. This includes Forex (Majors and Crosses), Gold (XAU), Crude Oil (WTI), Silver (XAG), and more.
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Ranking Criteria: At the market close on 26 June 2026, participants will be ranked strictly based on their Final Account Equity (from highest to lowest).
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Minimum Trading Requirements (Active Participation Rule): To prevent "gamble-and-hold" or inactive strategies, participants must meet both of the following requirements by the end of the competition to be eligible for rankings and prizes:
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Execute trades on at least 10 different trading days.
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Accumulate a total trading volume of at least 3 standard lots. (Note: Accounts that fail to meet these minimum thresholds will be automatically disqualified from the final ranking, and prizes will roll over to the next eligible participant.)
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Risk Control & Fair Play Policy (Anti-Fraud) /
To maintain a pure and highly competitive environment, a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding rule violations will be enforced throughout the competition:
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Single Participant Rule: Each participant is permitted to register only once. Registrations sharing the same ID, mobile phone number, device ID (IMEI/MAC), or IP address will be treated as the same entity. Participants found holding multiple accounts will have all associated accounts immediately disqualified.
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Prohibited Trading Strategies: Malicious hedging and arbitrage are strictly forbidden. Participants may not use multiple demo accounts to execute internal A/B hedging strategies. The use of high-frequency trading (HFT) scripts, expert advisors (EAs) designed for scalping, or any software aimed at risk-free arbitrage is strictly prohibited.
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Right of Final Interpretation: The GINFx Risk Management Department will monitor all competition data continuously. Should any fraudulent or rule-breaking behavior be detected, the organizers reserve the right to revoke participation status and void any potential winnings immediately. The organizing platform reserves the right of final interpretation for all event rules.
IMPORTANT DATES /
1 May 2026
Registration Opens: 1 May 2026
23:59 BST
Registration Deadline: 31 May 2026
1 June 2026
Competition Starts
26 June 2026
Competition Ends: All open positions must be manually closed by participants before the market closes.
Evaluation & Prize Distribution
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To ensure fairness and transparency across the competition, all top-ranking accounts will undergo a standard review process before any prizes are awarded.
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Account Audit & Review (29 June – 30 June 2026): The organizing committee will carefully review trading logs to ensure all competition rules were followed and that no prohibited trading strategies were used.
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Winners Announced (1 July 2026): The final, verified rankings will be published on our website. Winners will also be contacted directly via their registered university email addresses.
GinFX
GINFX is our exclusive trading platform partner for this event. They provide the institutional-grade demo trading environment, ensuring that all participants have access to real-time pricing, reliable execution, and fair market conditions throughout the competition.