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StrategyIntermediate 6 min readOctober 17, 2026

How to approach a free trading competition (and actually place)

Competitions reward the best return, but rules still apply. How the Axora monthly competition works and a strategy that balances ambition and survival.

By the Axora Funded Research Team

The Axora monthly competition is free: every participant gets a $100,000 demo account for the month, trading crypto pairs. The top three on the leaderboard win a $25K, $10K or $5K challenge. Unlike a normal challenge, you are ranked against other traders, which changes the strategy.

Rules that shape the strategy

  • Ranking is by account equity, which is the same as ranking by return, since everyone starts with $100,000.
  • A consistency rule applies for placement: your best day may not be more than 50% of your total profit.
  • Loss limits still apply (5% daily, 10% maximum): an account that breaches them is out.

Why all-in does not work

Many participants take huge positions on day one. Most of them are out within days. With the consistency rule, even a lucky huge day is not enough on its own: you need several good days.

A balanced plan

  • First half of the month: normal risk (0.5–1%), build a lead with consistent days.
  • Track the leaderboard weekly, not hourly.
  • Second half: if you are near the top, protect the position; if far behind, increase risk moderately, never to the point of breaching limits.
  • Remember crypto trades at weekends: plan rest days.

Frequently asked questions

Is the competition really free?

Yes. Joining is free and you get a $100K demo account for the month.

What do the winners get?

The top three win a $25K, $10K or $5K 2-Step challenge, subject to the competition rules.

Put it into practice

Try our platform free for 14 days, or start your challenge and trade up to $200K.