Challenge Details

Test-drive trading strategies for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options to uncover key benefits such as capital efficiency, CFTC oversight, and nearly 24-hour market access.

  • All trades during the competition will be completed in the Challenge Simulator.
  • All traders will begin with a virtual account of $100,000, aiming to maximize their balance by the competition's close.
  • The top three eligible traders with the highest account balance at the end of the challenge and who have completed the Eligibility Checklist will win cash prizes (up to three prizes available, each with a cash value as set forth to the right).
STARTS

Aug 01, 2025 17:00

ENDS

Aug 10, 2025 20:00

PRIZE DETAILS

First Place Prize: $2,500
Second Place Prize: $1,500
Third Place Prize: $850

CONTACT

institute@cmegroup.com

Get Started

1

REGISTER

Register for the challenge through the CME Institute. This is where you will access the trading simulator.

New CME Account User

  1. Create a free CME account
  2. Verify email address
  3. Return to this challenge registration page
  4. Click on the "Enroll Today" button
  5. Enter your challenge name

Existing CME Account User

  1. Log in to your CME account
  2. Click on the "Enroll Today" button
  3. Enter your challenge name
2

PREPARE

To qualify for the competition prize, participants must complete the required course/s listed in the Challenge Dashboard before 12:00 p.m. CST on Aug 10, 2025. During the five-day challenge, you'll also receive exclusive daily educational videos that are optional but offer valuable learning opportunities.

3

COMPETE

Engage in trading CME Group Bitcoin and Ether futures and options products in the Challenge, including both standard and micro-sized contracts.

Terms and Conditions

This competition is open to residents in the United States (US) and Japan (JP).

Trading challenge is conducted between Aug 01, 2025 17:00 - Aug 10, 2025 20:00 during the CME Group Session.

Enter by Aug 10, 2025 20:00

Enroll using the link and follow instructions. NO ACTUAL CASH WILL BE TRADED. Up to three prizes available, each with a cash value as set forth above. U.S. and JP residents only. Age restrictions set forth in Full Terms and Conditions (link below). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

Full details and T&Cs.