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SmartOptions Presents the Trading Challenge.

Free Entry. Trade Your Edge. Win Up to ₱10,000!

Registration runs Nov 6–Dec 6 for a free 5-day paper-trading competition on TradingView, kicking off Dec 9 in Cebu City and on Facebook Live, with winners announced Dec 17.

Claim your free spot
How it works

Free entry · Paper trading only · Cash or GCash prizes

Schedule

2026

Registration opens

06 NOV

Closes Dec 6

  • RegistrationNov 6–Dec 6
  • Participant totalAnnounced Dec 8
  • Kickoff & startDec 9 · Cebu + Facebook Live
  • Trading endsDec 15
  • Winners announcedDec 17 · Cash or GCash
Paper Trading (demo — “no real money”) account
$10,000
Dec 9 through Dec 15
5 trading days
Total cash prize pool
₱20,000

01 / HOW IT WORKS

Three steps

One level field. Five days to show your process.

Join with a free SmartOptions account, connect your TradingView identity, and document the decisions behind every trade.

  1. 01

    Create your free account

    Sign up free, tick “I am joining the SmartOptions Trading Challenge,” and add your TradingView username.

  2. 02

    Start with a $10,000 Paper Trading balance

    Set your TradingView Paper Trading demo account — no real money — to a $10,000 balance. Every participant begins from the same level.

  3. 03

    Trade Dec 9–15, journal it all

    Trade forex, gold and US indices, journal every trade in SmartOptions, and follow the daily leaderboard.

02 / PRIZES

Total prize pool

Four prizes. One starting line.

₱20,000

Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Dec 17 via cash or GCash. Podium ranking is based on percentage return; the special prize recognizes the strongest trading journal.

  • 1stChampion₱10,000
  • 2ndRunner-up₱5,000
  • 3rdThird place₱2,500
  • SpecialBest in Journaling₱2,500

Performance pays. Process compounds.

03 / RULES

Simple rules. Verifiable results.

The Challenge rewards consistent risk management, not one oversized bet.

Make sure to Understand the Rules!

  • $10,000 starting balance

    Make sure to start your TradingView Paper Trading account with a $10,000 balance.

  • 5 trades minimum

    Across at least 3 active trading days.

  • Drawdown limits

    Daily loss is capped at 5% ($500 of $10,000); total drawdown is capped at 10% ($1,000). Breaching either limit results in disqualification.

  • One account

    One person, one TradingView account, one entry.

    Must-Have Requirement

    You must be 18+ to join. A government-issued ID and a live or virtual meeting will be required to claim a prize.

  • Finish flat

    All positions must be closed by the Dec 15 close.

  • Daily check-in

    Submit a daily check-in at the end of every trading day with your TradingView Paper Trading history and account balance visible, plus a selfie with the TradingView account. This ensures authenticity. The upload link will be shared before trading starts.

04 / ORGANIZER

Sole organizer · Official journaling platform

Organized and powered by SmartOptions AI Journal.

SmartOptions independently runs the Challenge and gives every contestant one structured place to record decisions, review execution, and build a repeatable process.

05 / JOIN FREE

Free account

Your Challenge entry starts with a free account.

Use the same SmartOptions account to register, journal your competition trades, and verify your standing.

  • No broker account required
  • No entry fee or credit card
  • Compete online from anywhere in the Philippines

Create your free account

Already have an account? Sign in and join from your dashboard.

Registration not yet open

Opens Nov 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM Philippine time

Come back then to create your free account and claim your spot.

06 / FAQ

Before the opening bell

Everything you need before the opening bell.

Yes. Entry is free, and the SmartOptions Free plan does not require a credit card.

Paper Trading is simulated trading in a demo account using virtual funds — no real money is deposited, won, or lost. It lets you place trades and track performance in market conditions without risking cash.

No. The competition runs entirely through TradingView Paper Trading using virtual funds.

Eligible markets are forex, gold, and major US indices available through TradingView Paper Trading.

Participants are ranked by percentage return on the standard $10,000 virtual starting balance, subject to all competition rules and verification.

No. The Challenge kicks off on Dec 9 at a live venue in Cebu City, with the exact location to be announced. Virtual participants can join the kickoff on Facebook Live and compete online from anywhere in the Philippines.

First place receives ₱10,000, second place ₱5,000, third place ₱2,500, and Best in Journaling receives a special ₱2,500 prize. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Dec 17 via cash or gcash.

07 / CTA

Registration opens Nov 6 · Closes Dec 6

Five trading days. One clean starting line.

Winners announced Dec 17. Paper trading involves simulated funds and does not represent actual performance.

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Your edge is a process. Prove it.