Explainer articles
Plain-language explainers for trading tournaments — what each format is, how it works, and what to look for before you enter.
How the Hall of Fame works on trading-tournaments.com
A practical guide to our G.O.A.T. canon — what gets recorded, how identities are verified, how to submit a claim, and why we treat the Hall of Fame as the slowest-changing, highest-credibility surface on the site.
ROI vs P&L vs volume — what tournaments actually rank you on
Three traders entering the same tournament can be ranked three different ways depending on what the platform measures. Here's how each ranking method shapes which strategies win and how to pick the format that matches yours.
What is a prop firm evaluation? The complete 2026 guide
A funded-trader evaluation is a paid challenge where you trade a simulated account to specific targets — pass it, get a real-money allocation. Here's how FTMO, Topstep, Apex Trader Funding and the rest actually work.
What is a trading tournament? The complete 2026 guide
Time-boxed competitions where traders are ranked by P&L, ROI, or volume — and the winners get cash, trophies, or career credentials. Here's how every type works.