JP Markets Live Contest to test your market skills
JP Markets Christmas Trading Championship 2025
From December 26, through January 10, , traders in South Africa can compete in the JP Markets Christmas Trading Championship. The total prize pool is R 50,000. If you trade full-time or you're looking to test your approach on a live account, this contest puts your results on the board.
How to Join
Getting started is quick:
- Sign up: Open and verify your JP Markets account. Registration opens on December 15, 2025.
- Trade: Compete for 16 days using any instruments and any trading style. You need at least 10 lots traded to qualify.
- Place on the leaderboard: Rankings are based on percentage PnL (profit and loss compared to the capital used), so smaller accounts can still compete fairly.
Prizes
Here’s what the top three can win:
- 1st Place: R 30,000 cash
- 2nd Place: iPhone valued at R 18,500
- 3rd Place: Advanced Trading Course valued at R 6,500
Total Prize Pool:R 50,000
Rules and Key Details
- The contest is open only to verified JP Markets clients in South Africa, Namibia, or Swaziland.
- Trading must be done on a live account. Deposits and withdrawals during the contest are tracked for scoring.
- The ranking uses PnL %, calculated as net profit divided by active trading capital.
- The leaderboard will be updated daily. Winners will be announced on January 13, 2026.
- Any cheating or trade manipulation can lead to disqualification.
Compete for a Spot in the Top Three
Bring your best setup, manage risk, and stay consistent for the full run. With R 50,000 in prizes and a public leaderboard, this is a solid way to measure your performance against other traders.
Risk warning: Forex and CFD trading on margin carries a high level of risk and may not suit all investors. Bonus terms are set by the broker and can change at any time. This article is for information only and is not financial advice.