ThinkMarkets has introduced a Weekend League trading competition covering four weekends in September 2026. The competition focuses on percentage return on capital rather than account size, allowing eligible participants to compete using qualifying market instruments during the weekend trading windows.
The competition covers gold, silver, cryptocurrencies, and synthetic indices. Trading can be carried out through ThinkTrader or MetaTrader 5, depending on the eligible account and instrument.
Competition Overview
Broker: ThinkMarkets
Competition Name: Weekend League
Competition Type: Weekend trading competition
Total Prize Pool: $10,000
Prize Per Weekend: $2,500
Number of Weekends: 4
Competition Window: September 5 to September 27, 2026
Ranking Method: Percentage return on capital
Eligible Instruments: Gold, silver, cryptocurrencies, and synthetic indices
Platforms: ThinkTrader and MetaTrader 5
How the Weekend League Works
Each weekend is treated as a separate competition round. Rankings are calculated according to the percentage return achieved during that specific weekend.
The ranking system is based on percentage return rather than the amount of money held in an account. This means the account size itself is not the direct ranking measurement.
Participants can join during the competition period and take part in the eligible weekend rounds according to the applicable competition rules.
Weekend Prize Structure
Each weekend has a total prize allocation of $2,500.
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
4th Place: $250
With four separate weekend rounds, the published total prize amount is $10,000.
Competition Schedule
The first weekend opens at 00:05 GMT on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and closes at 23:55 GMT on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The competition continues through additional weekend rounds, with the final weekend scheduled to close on September 27, 2026.
Each weekend operates as its own ranking period, so performance from one weekend does not simply carry over as a single ranking into the next round.
Eligible Trading Instruments
The Weekend League covers several market categories.
These include gold, silver, cryptocurrencies, and synthetic indices.
The published information describes the eligible instruments as being available around the clock. Traders should still check the applicable instrument schedule because trading hours and availability can differ between individual markets.
How to Take Part
New clients are required to open a live trading account before participating.
Existing ThinkMarkets clients can opt into the competition through the relevant Weekend League option on their account dashboard.
After becoming eligible, participants can trade the qualifying instruments during the designated weekend competition window.
The competition can be accessed through ThinkTrader and MetaTrader 5, depending on the available account and instrument.
ThinkMarkets Points and Prize Payments
The published information states that prizes are credited as ThinkMarkets points.
The stated conversion rate is 10 points for every $1. This means a $1,000 first-place prize corresponds to 10,000 ThinkMarkets points under the published conversion rate.
The points are described as withdrawable subject to the broker’s standard withdrawal rules.
Multiple Account Participation
The published rules allow eligible accounts to be ranked independently.
This means traders with multiple eligible accounts can have those accounts assessed separately rather than combining the performance of all accounts into one result.
Account eligibility and competition participation conditions should be checked for each individual account.
Regulatory Information
ThinkMarkets operates through different regulated entities depending on the jurisdiction.
The published information references several entities, including TF Global Markets UK Limited, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, TF Global Markets Australia Pty Ltd, regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and TF Global Markets Europe Ltd, regulated by CySEC.
The information also references ThinkMarkets South Africa and the company’s recognition in Japan through the relevant regulatory framework.
The regulatory entity connected to an account depends on the client’s jurisdiction and account registration. Traders should verify the specific legal entity and applicable protections before trading.
Important Points to Understand
The Weekend League uses four separate weekend competition periods.
Rankings are based on percentage return on capital rather than the size of the trading account.
Each weekend has its own $2,500 prize allocation, producing a published total of $10,000 across four weekends.
The first weekend begins on September 5, 2026, while the final competition period ends on September 27, 2026.
Gold, silver, cryptocurrencies, and synthetic indices are listed as eligible instruments.
New clients need a live account before participating, while existing clients can opt in through the relevant account interface.
Prize payments are described in ThinkMarkets points rather than being transferred directly as cash, with the published conversion rate of 10 points equal to $1.
Competition rules, eligible instruments, schedules, account requirements, and withdrawal conditions can change. The latest official terms should be reviewed before participating.
Risk Considerations
Forex, CFDs, cryptocurrencies, and other leveraged trading products involve significant financial risk. Weekend trading can also be affected by rapid price movements, market liquidity, spreads, and changes in trading conditions.
Participation in a trading competition does not guarantee profits or similar results in a normal trading account. This article is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.
