ZERO Markets World Trading Competition – Bonus Round Overview
ZERO Markets World Trading Competition – Bonus Round Overview
ZERO Markets has launched the Bonus Round stage of its World Trading Competition, offering traders an opportunity to qualify for the Final Cup and compete for a share of the USD100,000 prize pool.
Unlike the earlier qualifier stages that used demo accounts, the Bonus Round is conducted on real MT5 live accounts funded with trader capital. Participants are ranked based on ROI% (Return on Investment), with the Top 10 traders qualifying for the Final Cup.
Competition Details
- Competition Name: World Trading Competition – Bonus Round
- Broker: ZERO Markets
- Platform: MT5 USD Live Account
- Minimum Deposit: USD100
- Competition Period: May 25, 2026 – June 8, 2026
- Enrollment Period: May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026
- Prize Stage: Qualification for Final Cup
- Final Cup Prize Pool: USD100,000
- Top Prize: USD50,000
Competition Structure
Participants trade using real-funded MT5 live accounts during the Bonus Round period. Rankings are calculated using ROI% only, without additional scoring multipliers.
ROI Formula:
ROI% = [(Closing Balance − (Starting Balance + Total Deposits)) ÷ (Starting Balance + Total Deposits)] × 100
The broker stated that:
- Multiple deposits are allowed during the competition
- Withdrawals during the competition may lead to disqualification
- Expert Advisors (EAs) are allowed
- Copy trading is strictly prohibited
- Open positions at the end of the competition are included in the final calculations
Ranking & Qualification
Participants are ranked from highest ROI% to lowest ROI%. If multiple traders achieve the same ROI%, the following tie-breakers apply:
- Higher closing balance
- Earlier registration time
The Top 10 traders from the Bonus Round will receive qualification tickets to the Final Cup.
Important Notes
- The Bonus Round itself does not provide direct cash prizes
- The main reward is qualification for the Final Cup event
- Real-time leaderboards are not available during this stage
- Results are expected to be published on June 9, 2026
- Trading conditions and leverage depend on jurisdiction and instrument availability
How to Participate
According to the broker, traders must complete the following steps:
- Navigate to the ZEROMarkets site.
- Open a new MT5 USD Live Account or use an unused live account with no previous trading activity
- Deposit at least USD100 during the enrollment period
- Submit the live trading account number through the competition registration page
Only one account per participant is allowed.
Risk Warning
Trading leveraged financial products involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Participation in trading competitions using live accounts may result in financial losses. Traders should carefully review all official terms and competition rules before participating.
