Season 17 of the Followme Global Trading Competition officially begins

Season 17 of the Followme Global Trading Competition has officially begun, marking the return of one of the world’s most dynamic and inclusive online trading contests. Designed to unite traders from every corner of the globe, the competition invites participants to turn their trading confidence into measurable success while climbing the global leaderboard. With support for live MT4 accounts from more than 4,300 brokers, the competition provides a truly open and transparent platform where trading excellence and innovation take center stage.

Held twice annually, the event stands as a celebration of trading talent and strategic ingenuity. Participants will not only compete for top positions and attractive prizes but also gain the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals, share insights, and sharpen their trading acumen in a collaborative global setting.

Competition structure and participation

Registration for Season 17 is now open and will continue until January 5, 2026. The competition itself runs from October 20, 2025, to January 25, 2026. Open to all traders using real MT4 accounts, the contest features a fair and transparent group-based system that ensures balanced participation across different experience and capital levels.

Participants are automatically assigned to one of three groups based on their account equity:

• Micro Group for accounts with equity between USD100 and USD10,000.
• Large Group for traders with equity of USD10,000 or more.
• Evergreen Group for veterans who have participated at least three times from Season 7 to Season 16 and have equity of at least USD100.

From professional traders managing substantial portfolios to newcomers refining their skills, every participant has the chance to test their strategies in a competitive yet educational environment. Season 17 offers more than USD100,000 in total prizes and bonuses, rewarding top performers for their consistency, risk management, and strategic prowess.

Partnership and global reach

This season, Macro Global Markets joins as the co-sponsor of the competition, underscoring its commitment to supporting innovation and skill within the trading community. As a regulated multi-asset brokerage, Macro Global Markets offers secure and efficient access to global financial markets—aligning with Followme’s principles of openness, fairness, and transparency.

Since its founding in 2015, Followme has evolved into a leading global trading community connecting over one million active users. Its ecosystem integrates copy trading tools, performance analytics, and social interaction, fostering collaboration among traders, investors, and financial professionals. Partnered with over 4,300 brokers including XM, IC Markets Global, TMGM, Tickmill, and Exness, Followme continues to promote transparency and empower traders to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

For more information about the rules and guidelines, visit: Followme Trading Competition Season 17 — Official Rules.