The rulebook
One set of rulesfor every account.
Read them before you enter. Each league page lists its own limits, and you accept each one when you join.
01Trading conditions
What you can do, and what you can't.
Trading conditions
- AllowedStop loss on every positionAll open trades must carry a stop loss within the league's risk limits.
- AllowedTake profit ordersTake profit levels are permitted and encouraged for disciplined exits.
- AllowedPending ordersLimit and stop entry orders are allowed within eligible markets.
- Not allowedExceeding max leverageTrading above the league's stated maximum leverage is not permitted.
Strategies
- AllowedManual discretionary tradingTrading based on your own analysis and decisions is fully allowed.
- Not allowedExpert Advisors (EAs)Automated trading bots are restricted in most leagues — check the league rules.
- Not allowedLatency / arbitrage exploitsStrategies exploiting pricing latency or feed errors are prohibited.
- Not allowedCopy trading other entrantsMirroring another competitor's account is not allowed.
Risk & conduct
- AllowedStaying within max drawdownBreaching the league's maximum drawdown results in disqualification.
- Not allowedOne account per competitorMultiple entries by the same person in a single league are not permitted.
- Not allowedFair-play conductCollusion, account sharing or manipulation of results is prohibited.
02Breach examples
How a run ends early.
01Drawdown breach
An account falls below the league's maximum drawdown floor. It is disqualified at once, even mid-league.
02Leverage breach
A position is opened above the stated maximum leverage for the league.
03Prohibited strategy
Use of EAs where not permitted, arbitrage, or latency exploitation.
04Multiple accounts
The same person enters a single league more than once to increase their odds.
03Payouts and appeals
After the close.
Payout rules
- Prizes are ranked by verified return at league close.
- Results are checked against the trading server before payout.
- Winners must complete identity and payout verification.
- Payouts are made within the timeline stated on each league.
Appeals
If you believe a disqualification or result is wrong, submit an appeal within 7 days of the league closing. Appeals are reviewed against trade logs and server data, and you get a written decision. The full process is in the Competition Rules.
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