Join the World's First CrowdFunded
Trading Contest

Register today and shape the global prize pool!

Live Competition Stats

134
Total Participants
€0
Prize Pool
42
Days Until Registration Closes

About the Competition

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Virtual Trading Platform

Experience real market conditions through our partner platform Crowwd with advanced trading tools and real-time data.

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Global Competition

Open to students worldwide. Compete with peers from universities across the globe in this prestigious trading challenge.

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Team or Solo

Choose to compete individually or form teams of up to 5 members. Collaborate and strategize to maximize your trading success.

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Competition Period

The trading competition runs from August 15 to September 15, 2025. One month of intense trading action!

Prize Distribution

€500 Seed by Crowwd + €5 per team = Total Prize Pool

50%
1st Place Winner
33%
2nd Place Winner
17%
3rd Place Winner

Competition Timeline

June 2025
Registration Opens
Early bird registration with promotional pricing
August 10, 2025
Registration Closes
Final day to register and join the competition
August 15, 2025
Competition Begins
Trading competition officially starts on Crowwd platform
September 15, 2025
Competition Ends
Final trading day and performance evaluation
September 22, 2025
Winners Announced
Award ceremony and prize distribution

Register Now

Secure Registration via Unstop

Complete your registration and payment securely through our partner platform Unstop. Entry fee: €5 per team and €2 per participant.

You'll be redirected to Unstop for secure payment processing

What Participants Say

Alex Chen
Alex Chen
"The IFSA Trader's Cup was an incredible experience! The real-time market conditions and professional platform gave me insights I couldn't get anywhere else. Winning 2nd place was just the cherry on top!"
Sarah Williams
Sarah Williams
"As a finance student, this competition bridged the gap between theory and practice perfectly. The crowdfunded prize pool concept is brilliant - it really motivates everyone to perform their best!"
Marcus Johnson
Marcus Johnson
"Our team of 4 had an amazing time strategizing and competing against global talent. The Crowwd platform is top-notch, and the competition format kept us engaged throughout the entire month!"
Arjun Sharma
Arjun Sharma
"Coming from IIT Delhi, I thought I knew trading well, but the IFSA Trader's Cup showed me how much more there is to learn. The real-time market simulation and international competition format pushed me to think beyond textbook strategies!"
Emma Rodriguez
Emma Rodriguez
"The networking opportunities alone made this worth it. Meeting students from 25+ countries and learning different trading strategies opened my eyes to global finance perspectives."
David Park
David Park
"Even though I didn't win, the learning experience was invaluable. The expert jury feedback and real market exposure gave me confidence to pursue a career in quantitative trading."
Priya Patel
Priya Patel
"As a CA student from Mumbai, this competition perfectly complemented my studies. The crowdfunded prize model and global participation made it feel like a real financial ecosystem. Definitely applying again next year!"

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for the competition? ▼
Click the "Register on Unstop" button above to be redirected to our secure registration platform where you can complete your registration and payment.
How is the prize pool calculated? ▼
The prize pool starts with a €500 seed fund from Crowwd. Each participant adds €2, so the total prize pool grows with every new registration.
What is Crowwd? ▼
Crowwd is our trading platform partner that provides the virtual trading environment with real market data and professional-grade tools for the competition.
Is the payment process secure? ▼
Yes, all payments are processed securely through Unstop's encrypted payment system with industry-standard security measures.
How are winners decided? ▼
Winners are determined based on trading performance metrics including total returns, risk management, and consistency. Our expert jury panel will evaluate all participants.

Still have questions? Contact us at: tradercup@ifsa-network.com