Ultima Markets launches $1 million Ultimate Trader Cup 2026 live trading competition

Ultima Markets launches $1 million Ultimate Trader Cup 2026 live trading competition
Ultima Markets unveils 2026 trading contest

Ultima Markets has announced the launch of its 2026 live trading competition, featuring a prize pool of up to $1,000,000, with the event scheduled to begin on 1 June and open to eligible traders with STP or ECN accounts.

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Ultima Markets has detailed the structure of its "Ultimate Trader Cup 2026", a two-stage global live trading competition marking the company's 10th anniversary. The event runs an initial warm-up phase from 4 May to 31 May 2026, followed by a main contest phase from 1 June to 26 July 2026, and is open to participants with live STP or ECN accounts.

The prize pool can reach up to $1,000,000, with weekly and regional rewards distributed based on trader performance and participation. Top performers may also receive media attention and are invited to a year-end awards event. The broker notes that competition participation influences the total prize pool and encourages traders to refer others. Risk associated with leveraged products is highlighted.

How to participate

To join the Ultimate Trader Cup 2026 with Ultima Markets, traders need to register an STP or ECN live account and complete KYC verification. During the warm-up Stage A (4 May – 31 May 2026), new traders can deposit at least $100 to enter a draw, while existing traders who deposit at least $250 can participate in weekly rewards. In Stage B (1 June – 26 July 2026), eligible participants compete in live trading for a share of the dynamically growing prize pool, with weekly and regional final rewards. Interested users can sign up via the official sign-up link.

Ultima Markets is a Forex and CFD broker offering over 250 instruments across various asset classes, such as currencies, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, and stocks. The broker supports three live account types—Standard, ECN, and ECN Pro—featuring variable spreads and commissions, flexible leverage up to 1:2,000, and execution through the Equinix NY4 data center. Traders have access to educational resources, market analysis tools, and 24/7 technical support; further details can be found in the broker profile on Traders Union.

For more background, see the earlier news about Ultima Markets launching a weekly fortune draw promotion that allowed clients to redeem vouchers during the campaign period in the previous Ultima Markets update on Traders Union.

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