Trading League - Competition

4 min. readlast update: 03.14.2025

1. What is the Sway Trading League?

The Trading League is an exclusive competition where traders compete in funded challenges to see who can achieve the best trading performance. The top 3 traders in each league win cash prizes from the prize pool!

This is your chance to prove your skills, climb the leaderboard, and win big.


2️. How does the Trading League work?

Step 1: Choose Your League & Buy In, select your preferred league to join and complete the buy in.
Step 2: 7 Traders to Activate the challenge. A minimum of 7 participants are needed for a league to  start.
Step 3: Trade smart and rise up! Follow our Maximum Overall Drawdown Rule and  Maximum Daily loss Rule, generate the highest profits within a one-month  period.
Step 4: Win Cash Prizes! Top 3 traders that generate the highest profits take home the prize pool.

 The higher your rank, the bigger your reward!


3. How to join the Sway Trading League?

 Step 1: Log into your Sway Funded account.
 Step 2: Go to the Trading League tab on the left side of your dashboard.
 Step 3: Select and purchase your preferred Trading League Account.
 Step 4: Trade and generate the highest profits.
 Step 5: Track your progress on the live leaderboard.
 Step 6: The top 3 traders win cash prizes from the prize pool!


4. What are the league buy-in options?

Each league is based on the funded challenge size you choose:

League Size

Buy-In Amount

1K League - Rookie Division

$10

2.5K League - Grind Mode League

$25

5K League - Momentum League

$49

10K League - Elite Trader League

$99

 A minimum of 7 participants is required for a league to activate!


5. How is the prize pool calculated?

 90% of all buy-ins go into the prize pool (Sway Funded retains 10% for platform fees).
 The top 3 traders in each league split the prize pool as follows:

 1st Place: 50% of the total prize pool
 2nd Place: 30% of the total prize pool
 3rd Place: 20% of the total prize pool

 Example:
If 10 traders join a 10K League ($99 buy-in each):

 Total buy-ins = $990
 Prize Pool (90%) = $891
 1st Place: $445.50
 2nd Place: $267.30
 3rd Place: $178.20

 The more traders in your league, the bigger the prize pool!


6. What are the trading rules?

 Standard Sway Funded 1-Phase Challenge rules apply
 Maximum drawdown & Daily Drawdown loss rules apply.
 No Consistency rule will be applied for this. 
 No account merging can be done.
 Add-Ons are not available to purchase to ensure an equally fair competition. 

 The competition is all about strategy, discipline, and execution!


7. Can I join multiple leagues?

Yes! If you purchase multiple challenges, you can join multiple leagues and compete in different prize pools.


8. How do I track my performance?

A live leaderboard will display rankings and performance metrics for all traders.

 Key leaderboard features:
 Real-time updates on your profitability and ranking
 Shareable social media feature so you can post your stats
 Full transparency on who’s leading the competition

 Stay on top of the leaderboard and show off your trading skills!


9. What happens if I win?

 If you’re in the top 3, you win a share of the prize pool!
 Winnings will be paid directly to your account after Identity Verification.


10. When does the competition start and end?

The registration period will be open for one week. Within that week, your Trading League must reach a minimum of 7 traders.

Each league has a set trading period of one month. 

Keep an eye open on our socials for registration and trading dates!


11. How do I get my winnings?

All winnings will be paid directly to your trading account once results are verified.

Winners will be contacted via email with payout instructions.

 Still have questions? Contact our support team!


12. What happens if I fail verification after winning?

Participants who fail Identity Verification will receive a refund of their initial purchase amount. The Participant will be requested a wallet address within 48 hours of the failed verification for the refund to be sent. The wallet address must be owned by the Participant.

The prize pool distribution remains unaffected by Identity Verification failures. The total prize pool will be based on all valid Trading League entries, and the payout structure will remain unchanged.


 Ready to compete? Join the Sway Trading League today and prove you’re the best! 

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