August 2025 — Headway has officially opened registration for its latest trading competition, the Trade Synthetic Demo Contest, running this August. This exclusive event introduces traders to synthetic instruments—a new asset class driven by mathematical algorithms rather than traditional economic forces.
Set in a risk-free demo environment, the contest offers participants the chance to compete for a $2,125 prize pool, while experiencing a pure technical trading challenge without market noise or unpredictable news events.
The contest is open to traders of all experience levels, with the top 10 performers earning cash prizes and the top 100 receiving bonus rewards.
Highlights:
- Registration opened August 11 and remains open until the end of the contest
- Trading takes place from August 18 to August 31
- Final results announced on September 2
- All prizes are fully withdrawable
- Contest uses Headway’s exclusive synthetic instruments, optimized for technical trading
Traders are encouraged to register now and be among the first to engage with this innovative approach to trading.
About Headway:
Headway is a forward-thinking online trading broker dedicated to developing advanced tools and opportunities that empower traders globally. With a strong focus on innovation and user experience, Headway continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in online trading.
| Feature |  XM Since 2009 |  Headway Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Regulation | CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (United Arab Emirates), FSC (Belize), FSCA (South Africa) | FSCA (South Africa) |
| Min Deposit | $5 | $1 |
| Typical Spread | 0.80 | 0.10 |
| Leverage (Max) | 1:30 | 1:1000000 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mobile, Proprietary, Web | MT4, MT5, Mobile, Web |
| Instruments | Algriculture, Commodities, Cryptos, Energies, Indices, Forex, Metals, Real Stocks, Stock CFDs | Commodities, Cryptos, Energies, Indices, Forex, Metals, Real Stocks, Stock CFDs |
| Bonus | Yes | Yes |
| Robo Trading Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hedging Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Scalping Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Swap‑Free / Islamic | Yes | Yes |
| Action | Visit Broker | Visit Broker |
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