The Leap is a 1-month challenge in which traders from all over the world compete and test their trading skills in a risk-free environment. The goal is to gain the highest profit on a special paper-trading account by the end of the competition and claim victory.

This time, the competition is set entirely in the realm of futures trading, featuring some of the most popular CME Group contracts. Participants will trade futures on key assets like crude oil, gold, Bitcoin, equity indices, and more, so it’s the perfect moment to sharpen your skills and dive deeper into the dynamics of futures markets.

As for prizes, there’s something for everyone: 250 awards, including cash and plan extensions. Let’s take a closer look at this time’s spoils.

1st place — $3,000
2nd place — $1,500
3rd place — $1,200
4th place — $1,000
5th place — $800
Places from 6th to 25th — $500
Places from 26th to 50th — $300
Places from 51st to 250th — 6 more months of your current plan

Craig Bewick is Senior Director, Client Development and Sales at CME Group. Mr. Bewick has spent nearly 30 years in futures and options markets, starting at CBOT and CME working in risk management, regulatory, technology, product management, and client development. After spending over eight years with WH Trading LLC, he returned to CME Group working to educate and promote futures trading. Mr. Bewick currently writes for InFocus Daily Newsletter.

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