NinjaTrader Launches Global Arena Cup with $400,000 in Cash Prizes
NinjaTrader Group, a global leader in retail futures and trading technology, has announced the launch of The NinjaTrader Arena Cup — its largest-ever simulated trading competition offering $400,000 in cash prizes to futures traders around the world. Running from October 19 through November 17, 2025, the free global competition is expected to attract up to 30,000 participants, making it the largegest event in NinjaTrader’s history.
The initiative comes amid a boom in retail futures trading. During the first half of 2025, NinjaTrader Group reported over 700,000 active simulated users executing more than 2.7 billion trades — a record-breaking pace that positions the company to exceed its 2024 total volume. The Arena Cup aims to harness this momentum by engaging traders in a large-scale, educational, and risk-free competition designed to hone real-world trading skills.
Global Competition to Showcase Trading Skill and Strategy
The NinjaTrader Arena Cup will feature three qualifying rounds, each awarding $50,000 in cash prizes. The top 10% of performers from each qualifier will advance to the final championship round, where $250,000 in total prizes will be distributed — including a $100,000 grand prize for the overall winner. Hundreds more will share in additional cash awards, ensuring wide participation and reward across experience levels.
To maintain fairness, all traders will begin with the identical account balance and will trade from a predefined . The tournament will feature professional traders who will compete alongside participants and provide mentorship during the event. Live commentary and educational insights from these experts will be broadcast on NinjaTrader Live, the company’s educational livestreaming platform.
The NinjaTrader Arena Cup is a chance for traders to showcase their skills, build confidence, and experience the excitement of trading in a risk-free environment with significant cash prizes,
said Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader Group. With $400,000 in cash prizes at stake, competitors can use our educational, risk management, and to put their trading strategies and skills to the test, for free, in our innovative trade simulation environment.
Expanding the NinjaTrader Ecosystem Through Innovation
Launched in beta earlier this year, the NinjaTrader Arena provides a social and educational environment where competitions for cash prizes year-round. It enables participants to refine their trading tactics, test strategies under dynamic conditions, and stay connected to global markets without risking capital.
This new competition underscores NinjaTrader’s broader mission to make professional-grade trading tools and education accessible to retail traders worldwide. The company’s modern, cloud-based trading platform— available on desktop, web, and mobile — has become a central hub for both aspiring and professional futures traders. By offering a risk-free arena to test strategies, NinjaTrader continues to blur the line between education and real-world experience.
Traders can register now for the NinjaTrader Arena Cup and compete from anywhere in the world. Participation is free, making it one of the most inclusive and accessible to date.
