JUNE 8 - JULY 3
FX Demo Trading Competition
World University Forex Trading Competition
Registered participants come from the following universities:
Below is the list of registered universities categorized by continent.
Note: The universities are not ranked; they are listed in chronological order based on the students' registration time.
Asia(16)
National University of Singapore, St. Xavier's College (Kolkata), Fu Jen Catholic University, Manipal Institute of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, CMR Institute of Technology, Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Universitas PGRI Semarang, IIM Shillong, University of Mumbai, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Netaji Subhash University of Technology, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Fudan University
Europe(17)
Imperial College London, University of Warwick, University of Oxford, University of Nottingham, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of Birmingham, University College London (UCL), University of Manchester, The University of Glasgow, ETH Zurich, Dublin City University, Emlyon Business School, University of York, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, King's College London, City University of London, Kwasil Trading Academy, University of Leeds
North America(9)
UCLA, Pennsylvania State University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business), University of Waterloo, Duke University, Rhode Island School of Design, New York University, Yale University
Africa(5)
University of Abuja, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ekiti State University, University of Nigeria, Nile University
Oceania(2)
Monash University, University of Sydney
WHEN /
June 8 - July 3, 2026
ABOUT THE COMPETITION /
Welcome to the World University Forex Demo Trading Competition, jointly organized by GINFX.
This event is designed for university students across the world 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
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Career Boost: 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 July 3, 2026, participants will be ranked strictly based on their Final Account Equity (from highest to lowest).
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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.
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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 /
To maintain a pure and highly competitive environment, a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding rule violations and cheating 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. The use of VPNs or proxy servers to mask identities for the purpose of creating multiple accounts is strictly prohibited. Participants found holding multiple accounts will have all associated accounts immediately disqualified.
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Prohibited Trading Strategies & Arbitrage: Malicious hedging and arbitrage are strictly forbidden. Participants may not use multiple demo accounts to execute internal A/B hedging strategies. Furthermore, exploiting demo server price feed delays (latency arbitrage) or trading on off-market quotes is strictly forbidden. The use of high-frequency trading (HFT) scripts, expert advisors (EAs) designed for scalping, or any software/manual methods aimed at risk-free or latency arbitrage is strictly prohibited.
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Anti-Collusion Policy (Group Cheating): Participants are strictly prohibited from coordinating with other individuals to execute opposite trades (distributed A/B hedging) across different accounts. The GINFX Risk Management Department will employ order similarity analysis to monitor for highly correlated execution times, trading volumes, and directions among different participants. Colluding accounts will be jointly disqualified.
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Right of Final Interpretation: The GINFX Risk Management Department will monitor all competition data continuously. Should any fraudulent, collusive, 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 /
8 June 2026
Competition Starts: 00:00:00 UTC
1 May 2026
Registration Opens: 1 May 2026
23:59 UTC
Registration Deadline: 7 June 2026
3 July 2026
Competition Ends (All open positions must be manually closed by participants before 21:59:59 UTC on 3 July 2026. Any positions left open will be automatically liquidated based on the last available market price and may be excluded from final ranking calculations.)
Evaluation & Prize Distribution
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Account Audit & Review (July 6 – July 7, 2026): To ensure fairness and transparency across the competition, all top-ranking accounts will undergo a standard review process before any prizes are awarded. 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 (July 8 – July 15, 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.
WES GROUP
Wesgroup is GINFX's strategic marketing partner. We provide comprehensive marketing support and strategic advisory services for this global trading competition. Leveraging our expertise in financial development and strategic positioning, we assist GINFX in identifying the next generation of financial talent.
University Forex Demo Contest Partner Support
