Launch of The Demo Trading Contest 2026 Scheduled for December 1

Dear traders,

We are extending registration for the Demo Account Contest 2026. As a result, the contest start date has been moved to December 1, 2026.

CONTEST START: December 1, 2026

FINISH: January 29, 2027

PRIZE POOL: $47 000

The prizes give you real capital to manage:

• 1st place — $5 000

• 2nd place — $3 000

• 3rd place — $2 000

• 4th–40th places — $1 000 each

How to get prepped for the launch

Put the extra time to good use by preparing for the contest: 

1. Test your strategy on a standard demo account (not a contest account) and record the results of every trade.

2. Plan your risk management: position size, stop-loss order, and risk per trade.

3. Put together a trading plan: Specify your entry and exit strategies, along with scenarios in which you should refrain from trading. 

Haven't signed up for the contest yet?

There’s no better time to join! Existing Gerchik & Co clients can log in to their personal accounts, go to the “Contests and Special Offers” section, select Demo Trading Contest 2026, and click “Participate” to enter. 

Not a client yet? Register with Gerchik & Co and apply to participate.