ATFX World Trading Cup 2026 is a three-stage live trading competition designed for eligible ATFX clients across selected regions. The competition offers a total prize pool of more than USD 210,000 across all stages, with the winner of the Stage 3 Grand Final receiving USD 100,000.
The competition is scheduled to run from August 2026 through December 2026. Pre-registration is available from 20 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. Participants must meet the eligibility requirements and use a designated MT5 live trading account.
A minimum deposit of USD 250 is required for each stage.
Competition Overview
Eligible Regions
The competition is open to eligible clients from the following regions:
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
Southeast Asia
Greater China
The information provided for the competition lists Australia and Brazil as excluded countries.
Trading Platform
Participants must use an eligible MT5 live trading account. The competition ranking is based on the highest Profit Percentage Return achieved during each applicable stage.
Minimum Deposit
The minimum required deposit is USD 250 per stage.
Registration Period
Pre-registration is scheduled from 20 July 2026 to 14 August 2026.
Competition Structure
The ATFX World Trading Cup 2026 is divided into three stages. Traders must perform well in each stage to progress through the competition.
Stage 1
Period: 17 August 2026 to 2 October 2026
Stage 1 is open to all eligible ATFX clients who meet the competition requirements.
At the end of Stage 1, the top three traders from each sub-region qualify for Stage 2.
Stage 2
Period: 14 October 2026 to 13 November 2026
Stage 2 is for traders who successfully qualify from Stage 1.
The top three traders from each region at the end of Stage 2 qualify for the Stage 3 Grand Final.
Stage 3
Period: December 2026
The exact dates for Stage 3 are listed as to be confirmed.
Stage 3 is the final offline event. The top three traders from each region in Stage 2 are invited to compete in the Grand Final.
Stage 1 Prize Structure
Stage 1 prizes are awarded on a sub-region basis.
1st Place: USD 1,000
2nd Place: USD 500
3rd Place: USD 250
These prizes are based on the final ranking within each applicable sub-region.
Stage 2 Prize Structure
The Stage 2 prizes are awarded on a regional basis.
1st Place: USD 5,000 plus four days and three nights of travel for the Stage 3 offline event
2nd Place: USD 3,000 plus four days and three nights of travel for the Stage 3 offline event
3rd Place: USD 2,000 plus four days and three nights of travel for the Stage 3 offline event
The travel component is connected to participation in the Stage 3 offline event and is subject to the applicable competition terms.
Stage 3 Grand Final Prize Structure
The Stage 3 Grand Final brings together qualifying traders from the participating regions.
1st Place: USD 100,000
2nd Place: USD 30,000
3rd Place: USD 15,000
4th Place: USD 10,000
5th Place: USD 5,000
The first-place winner of the Grand Final receives the largest individual prize of USD 100,000.
How the Ranking Is Calculated
The competition ranking is based on Profit Percentage Return.
The calculation is shown as:
Profit Percentage Return = (Floating P&L + Adjusted Closed Profit) ÷ (Starting Balance + Gross Deposits) × 100%
This calculation determines the percentage return used to compare participants during the relevant competition stage.
Important Ranking Conditions
Trades held for less than three minutes are treated as short-duration trades. Profits from these trades are excluded from the ranking calculation, while losses from these trades still count.
Only trades that are opened and closed within the applicable stage period are included in the calculation.
Additional deposits made during a competition stage are included in the denominator of the calculation. This means additional deposits can affect the final Profit Percentage Return.
Bonuses, credits, and non-trading transactions are excluded from the calculation.
How to Participate
- Register through the ATFX Client Portal and accept the applicable World Trading Cup competition terms.
- Fund the designated MT5 live trading account with at least USD 250.
- Trade during the applicable competition period. Positions must generally remain open for at least three minutes, and participants must trade across at least 10 different trading days during each stage.
- Finish within the top three positions of your sub-region in Stage 1 to qualify for Stage 2.
- Finish within the top three positions of your region in Stage 2 to qualify for the Stage 3 offline Grand Final.
Important Rules for Participants
Participants are limited to one eligible account for the competition.
Copy trading, IB rebate, Cent, MAM/PAMM, and EarnPlus accounts are excluded from participation.
Withdrawals during a competition stage may lead to disqualification.
Internal transfers between accounts are not treated as deposits for the competition calculation.
The account used for the competition cannot be used simultaneously for another ATFX promotion or applicable campaign.
Travel prizes connected to Stage 2 and Stage 3 are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Winners are responsible for obtaining any required visas, travel insurance, and other related travel arrangements. ATFX is not responsible for visa rejection or travel disruptions.
Any taxes applicable to competition prizes are the responsibility of the winner.
Hedging across multiple accounts, latency arbitrage, coordinated trading, and churning are prohibited. Participants involved in these activities may be disqualified.
What Traders Should Know
The ATFX World Trading Cup 2026 is structured as a progression-based trading competition. Traders first compete within their sub-region, with the strongest performers moving to the regional stage. The highest-ranked regional traders then advance to the final offline event.
The ranking system focuses on percentage-based returns rather than simply comparing the total amount of profit earned. This means participants should understand how their starting balance, deposits, floating profit or loss, and adjusted closed profit affect their ranking.
The short-duration trade rule is also important. Traders who open positions for less than three minutes should understand that profits from those trades may not contribute to their ranking, while losses may still be included.
The requirement to trade across at least 10 different trading days during each stage is another important condition for participants to consider before entering the competition.
Risk Considerations
The ATFX World Trading Cup 2026 involves live trading with real capital. A minimum deposit of USD 250 is required per stage, meaning participants are exposed to the normal risks associated with forex and CFD trading.
Trading competitions can encourage participants to take greater risks in an attempt to achieve a higher ranking. Traders should carefully consider their risk management, trading strategy, and ability to withstand potential losses before participating.
Past performance during a trading competition does not guarantee future trading results. Participants should review the official competition terms and eligibility conditions carefully before registering.
Final Overview
The ATFX World Trading Cup 2026 is a three-stage global trading competition with a reported prize pool of more than USD 210,000. Eligible traders compete through Stage 1, Stage 2, and the Stage 3 Grand Final, with rankings determined primarily by Profit Percentage Return.
The competition includes regional and sub-regional prizes, while the Stage 3 Grand Final offers a top prize of USD 100,000.
Traders interested in participating should carefully review the official ATFX competition rules, eligibility requirements, trading conditions, registration dates, and risk disclosures before taking part.
