Unlock your share of $25,000 prize pool
By registering, you are opting into the competition. This trading competition is not intended to solicit and/or induce you to trade.¹
Trade. Compete. Win.
The competition runs from 1 to 28 February 2026 with registrations open from now until 10 February 2026.
The stage is set. Now it’s your move.
Receive a $10,000 bonus²
1st winner
Receive a $5,000 bonus
2nd winner
Receive a $3,000 bonus
3rd winner
4th to 10th Place
Win $1,000 each
How to participate
To fully qualify, you must follow the steps below. You can deposit and withdraw anytime during the competition.
STEP 1
Apply
- Open a live MT5 trading account following our simple application process.
- Current client? Log in to add a new MT5 account for the competition.
STEP 2
Set up your account
- Once you’re verified, start setting up your account
- Choose MT5 as your preferred platform and trading account.
- Under ‘nickname’, enter #FXCASH1 exactly as written.
- Select USD as your currency.
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STEP 3
Fund
- Deposit a minimum of $500 by 10 February 2026.
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STEP 4
Trade
- It’s your moment to shine this festive season. Trade at least 20 lots. You can access up to 1:200 leverage.³
By registering, you are opting into the competition. This trading competition is not intended to solicit and/or induce you to trade.¹
Why trade with Pepperstone?
Elevate your CFD trading with a global broker you can trust.
Tight spreads
Trade with spreads from 0.0 pts on FX CFDs⁴ and 0.05 pts on gold CFDs.
Fast execution
Receive a 99.59%⁵ fill rate with no dealing-desk intervention.
Local support
Get 24-hr, multilingual support Monday to Friday, and 18 hours at weekends.
Smart education
Sharpen your skills with exclusive webinars, expert trading guides and more.
24-hour share CFDs⁶
Trade 100+ US share CFDs 24/5 and act on key news as it happens.
Elite tech
Explore five trading platforms and a suite of analysis and automation tools.
Competition FAQs:
To secure your spot, you’ll need to deposit at least $500 into your Pepperstone live account. This is your own trading capital, which you can withdraw from or continue trading with at any time.
To secure your place in the competition, you’ll need to:
-Register via this landing page using the ‘Sign-up’ button above (please don’t sign up directly on Pepperstone’s website).
-Complete Pepperstone’s KYC verification process.
-Deposit a minimum of $500 into your live account.
Once you’ve completed all the steps, you’ll receive a confirmation email within 48 hours verifying your entry into the competition.
Yes, it’s your own trading capital. You can withdraw it at any time, but you must keep your account funded to remain eligible for the competition.
Once you register, you’ll get an access link to the live leaderboard where you can track your ranking in real time. We’ll also keep you updated via email with important announcements, including the winners.
Winners are ranked based on their percentage gain (%) during the competition. The higher your % gain, the higher you’ll climb on the leaderboard. Here’s how it works:
Your performance is measured by comparing your starting balance + deposits against your current balance + any withdrawals.
Both deposits and withdrawals made during the competition are included in the calculation.
In simple terms: if your account grows more (in % terms) than others, you win.
Example:
Starting Equity = $300
Deposits = $200
Current Equity = $500
Withdrawals = $100
Based on the formula above, the result is a 20% gain.
Tie-breaker rule: If two or more participants have the same % gain, the trader with the lowest maximum drawdown (the smallest account dip during the contest) will rank higher.
The winners will be announced within 48 hours after the competition ends.
1 Trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. This trading competition is not intended to solicit and/or induce you to trade. You should carefully consider your trading goals or objectives, financial situations, level of experience and needs before you give consent to opt-in this trading competition. Pepperstone Markets Ltd. will not assume any responsibility for any partial or total losses suffered by participants as a result of any trading activities involving CFDs, nor will we be held liable for any consequences arising from participation in the competition. Hence, we advise you to only enter this trading competition if you fully understand the risks involved with trading CFD’s and can afford them.
2 The winners will be determined by the highest % ROI among eligible participants and announced within 48 hours after the competition ends. T&Cs apply.
3 Leverage magnifies both potential gains and losses. Use appropriate risk management.
4 Available on our Razor account. Commission fee applies to FX.
5 99.59%. Fill rates are based on all trades data between 01/07/2025 and 30/09/2025.
6 24-hour trading 5 days per week on select US share CFDs. For exact timings, please refer to the instrument specifications within the trading terminal.