Take your trading
to the next level

Test-drive the world’s top futures products in Trading Challenges using real-time market data in a risk-free simulated environment.

Join the December Trading Challenge

Test your strategy and compete against industry experts and peers for cash prizes.

Access your Challenge Dashboard

Already registered for a trading challenge and ready to trade? Your journey starts here.

Enter a Private Simulated Environment

Use the access code provided by your facilitator to enter your private environment.

Find the right Trading Challenge for you

Enhance your trading expertise through our comprehensive challenges, including monthly, private and university competitions, designed to provide hands-on expertise and compete in a risk-free simulated environment.

Upcoming Trading Challenges

Private Simulated Environment

Whether you’re running a classroom, trading desk, onboarding new hires or leading any other organization, we’ll tailor-make a no-cost simulated environment that hits your learning objectives. There’s no substitute for hands-on experience, and our simulated environment is the ultimate proving ground.

University Trading Challenge

Every fall, students from universities worldwide come together in teams to compete in a hands-on, risk-free trading competition to hone their skills and gain practical experience.

Find out more about the Trading Simulator

Trade in a risk-free environment, leveraging real market data across all our asset classes. Whether you’re trading standard, E-mini or Micro-sized products, use the simulator to elevate your trading strategies.

Resources to help you gain a trading edge

Boost your trading skills with our education and research. From courses to live events and essential tools, we’ve got everything you need to stay ahead in futures trading.

Enhance your futures and options trading at every level. From beginners to pros, our courses will sharpen your skills and deepen your market knowledge.

Just like any pro, a futures trader needs the right tools. Get real-time market news, analyze price behavior and see which markets are hot – all just one click away.

Discover a calendar packed with online and in-person educational events. From CME Group and our top partners, these events are designed to boost your trading skills.

Whether you’re experienced at trading or building your foundation of knowledge, our educational courses and tools help you stay a step ahead.

Contact Us

Connect with a member of our team for more information about our Trading Challenges.

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