We list cash-prize events across all asset classes — crypto exchanges (Bybit, Binance, OKX, KuCoin), prop firms (FTMO, MyForexFunds), forex brokers, and championship circuits. Trophy-only events like the World Cup Trading Championships live separately on the Hall of Fame; this page is for the prize money.
Bigger prize pools attract bigger fields, which means more competition for the top spots. Always check the prize-distribution structure (flat vs tiered vs proportional) before assuming a $1M pool means $1M to the winner — most events split deeply down the leaderboard.
What counts as a 'highest-prize' trading tournament here?
We rank by total advertised prize pool in USD. Trophy-only events (no cash component) are excluded; they live on /hall-of-fame instead. Pool sizes shown are platform-stated; we verify against the platform's announcement page before listing.
Does a bigger prize pool mean a better tournament for me?
Not always. Larger pools attract larger fields, lowering your odds of placing. Check the prize distribution: a $1M pool split top-200 deep favors steady performers; a $100K winner-take-all favors high-variance plays. Read the T&C tab on each event before deciding.
How are prize pools verified?
Every entry is cross-checked against the platform's own announcement page or API by an admin before publish. We don't take platform claims at face value — if an exchange says '$5M prize pool' but the T&C splits half into pro-rata trading rebates, the listed figure here is the cash component only.
Why are some events trophy-only?
Championship circuits like WCTC, USIC, and ICTC pay verified Money Manager Verified Ratings prizes plus prestige — but the public face is the trophy and Hall of Fame entry, not a cash leaderboard. Those are tracked on /hall-of-fame.
Can I filter by prize range or country?
Yes — use the main /tournaments page with prize_min/prize_max query parameters or the country selector. This page surfaces top-30 across all geographies; the main grid is fully filterable.