TradingView is back with The Leap paper trading competition, but this time is special. Joining us as the official sponsor is CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace and our partner. Mark your calendars: The Leap takes off on February 3, so don’t miss out, but first — let’s talk details.
The Leap is a 1-month challenge in which traders from all over the world compete and test their trading skills in a risk-free environment. The goal is to gain the highest profit on a special paper-trading account by the end of the competition and claim victory.
This time, the competition is set entirely in the realm of futures trading, featuring some of the most popular CME Group contracts. Participants will trade futures on key assets like crude oil, gold, Bitcoin, equity indices, and more, so it’s the perfect moment to sharpen your skills and dive deeper into the dynamics of futures markets.
As for prizes, there’s something for everyone: 250 awards, including cash and plan extensions. Let’s take a closer look at this time’s spoils.
- 1st place — $3,000
- 2nd place — $1,500
- 3rd place — $1,200
- 4th place — $1,000
- 5th place — $800
- Places from 6th to 25th — $500
- Places from 26th to 50th — $300
- Places from 51st to 250th — 6 more months of your current plan
With the sponsorship of CME Group, this contest is truly one for the books. Headquartered in Chicago, CME Group is a global leader in operating derivative exchanges and offering innovative products for retail traders across major asset classes. In 2024, its global trading volume reached a record average daily volume (ADV) of 26.5 million contracts — a 9% increase over 2023. Such trading opportunities will empower all participants to show the best of their skills.
Ready to take on The Leap? Here’s the drill.
- Log in to your paid TradingView account
- Sign up for the competition
- Start paper trading once the contest begins
The competition starts on February 3, but before you begin, make sure to check out the following helpful links.
- Check out our Help Center to learn more
- Read our Terms and Conditions
- Learn how to paper trade so that you’re ready when the contest begins
Thanks for reading, and we look forward to seeing who the top winner is.