Student Futures Trading Challenge (SFTC)

An educational competition designed to introduce students to the world of futures trading.

Virtual Trading

Participants will engage in simulated futures trading with virtual capital on a trusted platform, replicating real-world conditions.

Two-Week Challenge

Over two weeks, you’ll execute trades, develop strategies, and aim for the top of our competitive leaderboard.

Expert Guidance

Receive access to educational resources and mentorship from industry experts, helping you refine your trading skills and strategies.

About Us

We believe that practical experience is essential for mastering financial markets. Our mission is to provide students with real-world trading knowledge and skills, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

The Student Futures Trading Challenge (SFTC) is dedicated to educating and empowering future traders by offering real-world experience in futures trading. Our goal is to connect classroom knowledge with actual financial market applications, allowing students to move beyond theory. SFTC emphasizes critical skills such as risk management, strategic decision-making, and understanding market dynamics through real-time trading scenarios. Founded by finance enthusiasts, SFTC is passionate about providing all students with accessible financial education, helping them gain the confidence and expertise they need to succeed in the world of trading.

Getting Started:

Register Online

Fill out our quick and easy registration form to secure your place in the competition. It only takes a few minutes, and you'll be all set to join.

Access Resources

Once you're registered, take some time to explore the educational materials we provide. These resources will help you understand how futures trading works and give you a head start.

Start Trading

When the competition begins, you’ll receive $50,000 in virtual money to trade on our simulation platform. This is your chance to try out trading strategies without any real financial risk.

Track Your Progress

As you trade, you can check your performance and ranking in real-time. This will help you see how you’re doing compared to other participants and adjust your strategies if needed.

Win Prizes

If you perform well, you could be one of the top participants to win awards and recognition for your trading skills. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and earn some bragging rights!

Getting Started:

Register Online

Fill out our quick and easy registration form to secure your place in the competition. It only takes a few minutes, and you'll be all set to join.

Access Resources

Once you're registered, take some time to explore the educational materials we provide. These resources will help you understand how futures trading works and give you a head start.

Start Trading

When the competition begins, you’ll receive $50,000 in virtual money to trade on our simulation platform. This is your chance to try out trading strategies without any real financial risk.

Track Your Progress

As you trade, you can check your performance and ranking in real-time. This will help you see how you’re doing compared to other participants and adjust your strategies if needed.

Win Prizes

If you perform well, you could be one of the top participants to win awards and recognition for your trading skills. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and earn some bragging rights!

How It Works

Experience the Excitement of Futures Trading

In this competition, you’ll dive into the world of futures trading using virtual money on a popular trading platform. Over two weeks, you’ll execute trades, fine-tune your strategies, and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard. It’s a hands-on experience that mirrors real market conditions, giving you the chance to understand how financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management work in real life. You’ll be trading alongside other students, challenging yourself in a supportive environment. Plus, you’ll have access to exclusive educational resources and mentorship from experts to help you improve.

Top performers will even have the chance to win awards and recognition for their skills!

General FAQ's

Have Questions? We have the answers!

Any high school student who is interested in finance and wants to learn about trading futures contracts can join the competition. It’s a great opportunity to get a feel for how trading works, even if you’re just starting out.

You don’t need any previous experience in trading to join. We provide plenty of learning materials that will guide you through everything you need to know. The competition is designed to help beginners understand the basics and grow their skills.

No, there’s absolutely no cost to participate in the Student Futures Trading Challenge. It’s completely free, so you can focus on learning and competing without any financial worries.

You’ll be using virtual money to trade in a simulated environment that mirrors real market conditions. This means you can practice trading without risking any real money. It’s a safe and risk-free way to gain experience.

You’ll have access to a variety of educational materials, including tutorials, guides, and mentorship from industry experts. These resources will help you understand futures trading and improve your skills throughout the competition.

You can sign up by completing our simple registration form online. Once registered, you’ll get access to all the necessary resources and information to start trading.

You’ll be trading on a popular simulation platform, where you’ll receive $50,000 in virtual capital to trade during the competition. The platform mimics real market conditions to give you hands-on experience.

The competition runs for two weeks, during which you can trade and improve your strategies. Your progress will be tracked on a leaderboard, where you can see how you’re doing compared to other participants.

Top performers will receive awards and recognition for their achievements in the competition. It’s a great way to showcase your skills and add to your resume.

You’ll be able to monitor your trades and rankings in real-time through the competition’s leaderboard. This will help you track your performance and adjust your strategies as needed.

Ready to Take the Challenge?

Don’t miss out on this unique learning opportunity—sign up today!