July 2025 – IC Trading-Mauritius, a global provider of trading services, has announced Event 8 of its flagship IC Trading Cup 2025: “The Oil & Ore Olympics II”, a high-stakes, metals and energy-focused demo trading contest offering a $3,000 prize pool and an exclusive path to qualify for the $30,000 Grand Finale.
This competition is part of a 16-event series totaling $100,000 in cash prizes, designed to test traders’ skill and strategy in a risk-free simulated environment. The top performer from each event earns a coveted spot in the Final Round to compete for the ultimate $30,000 championship purse.
Key Details – “The Oil & Ore Olympics II”
- Contest Dates:
Opens: July 28, 2025, 4:00 PM (GMT)
Closes: August 2, 2025, 3:00 AM (GMT) - Total Prize Pool: $3,000
Top 50 prizes include:- 1st place: $350
- 2nd place: $200
- 3rd place: $95
- 4th place: $65
- 5th–16th place: $45 each
- 17th–50th place: $35 each
- Qualification Requirement:
Participants must open one new verified live account with IC Trading-Mauritius after February 28, 2025. Funding is not required. - Participation Limits:
- One entry per verified user
- Up to two entries per IP address (for different users)
- Valid mobile number and non-disposable email required
- Regional restrictions apply
Contest Specifications
- Starting balance: $1,000 demo
- Max leverage: 500:1
- Trading platform: ICTrading-Demo server
- Allowed instruments:
XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XBRUSD, XNGUSD, XTIUSD, XAGEUR, XPDUSD, XPTUSD, XAUEUR, XAUGBP - Excluded: All other symbols
- EA trading: Not permitted (automatically disabled)
- Drawdown cap: 60% peak-to-valley equity drawdown
- Max trades counted: 200
- Min trade duration: 10 minutes (for winning trades)
How to Win
Contestants are ranked by highest equity at the contest’s close. Traders must maintain disciplined risk management and strategic execution within the contest limits to outperform global participants and claim their share of the prize.
Road to the $30,000 Grand Finale
Each of the first 15 events in the IC Trading Cup 2025 series offers a direct qualification route to the Traders Cup Final, where only the best from each contest will compete for a grand prize pool of $30,000. A trader may only qualify once across the series.
About IC Trading
IC Trading-Mauritius is a regulated online broker specializing in forex, commodities, and CFD trading. Known for its robust trading infrastructure and commitment to trader development, IC Trading supports clients across a wide range of financial instruments with competitive conditions and global accessibility.
| Feature |  IC Markets Global Since 2007 |  XM Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Regulation | ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles) | CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (United Arab Emirates), FSC (Belize), FSCA (South Africa) |
| Min Deposit | $200 | $5 |
| Typical Spread | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Leverage (Max) | 1:1000 | 1:30 |
| Platforms | cTrader, MT4, MT5, Mobile, TradingView, Web | MT4, MT5, Mobile, Proprietary, Web |
| Instruments | Algriculture, Bonds, Commodities, Cryptos, Energies, Indices, Forex, Futures, Metals, Stock CFDs | Algriculture, Commodities, Cryptos, Energies, Indices, Forex, Metals, Real Stocks, Stock CFDs |
| Bonus | No | Yes |
| Robo Trading Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hedging Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Scalping Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Swap‑Free / Islamic | Yes | Yes |
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