Trading contests often sound built for big-volume traders, but this one leaves room for smaller accounts too. The JustMarkets Great Anniversary contest runs from June 1 through July 31, and the broker is promoting it as a celebration with more than $100,000 in prizes. New and existing clients can join, and the rewards range from weekly cash draws to gold or a $3,000 cash equivalent for the top finishers.

Direct Link: Great Anniversary Contest

What makes this event stand out is the mix of prize paths. You can win through leaderboard performance, through a final random draw, or through weekly drawings tied to modest trading volume. The official contest page has the latest terms, but the core rules are simple enough to follow once you know where the thresholds sit.

JustMarkets Great Anniversary Forex Contest

What traders can win in the anniversary prize pool

This JustMarkets Great Anniversary contest spreads rewards across 85 winners, which makes the field broader than a winner-takes-most promotion. Some prizes depend on trading volume, while others come from random selection after you meet the minimum lot requirement.

The published rewards break down like this:

That spread matters because you don't need a top-three finish to have a realistic shot. A trader with steady weekly activity can still get into the draw structure, while heavy-volume traders can push for guaranteed prizes.

The guaranteed TOP-15 leaderboard rewards

The Top 15 section is the performance side of the contest. Rankings come from the total number of universal lots traded during the full contest period, and the leaderboard updates daily under each trader's chosen nickname.

A universal lot equals $100,000 in opened and closed trading volume. Because different instruments have different contract sizes and prices, one universal lot does not always look the same across products. For example, one lot of XAUUSD can create a much higher dollar volume than many forex trades.

The prize split is clear. Traders in places 1 through 3 get 20 grams of gold or $3,000. Places 4 through 8 receive 10 grams of gold or $1,500. Places 9 through 15 get 5 grams of gold or $700.

This part of the contest rewards consistency, not luck. If you're aiming for the leaderboard, your volume over two months is what counts.

How the Final Lucky Draw expands your chances

The Final Lucky Draw opens the door for traders who won't reach the Top 15. After the contest ends, JustMarkets places eligible traders into three tiers based on total lots traded during the full period.

Tier 1 is for traders with 100 lots or more, and 10 winners receive $1,000 each. Tier 2 covers 50 to 99 lots, and 10 winners receive $500 each. Tier 3 includes 10 to 49 lots, and 10 winners receive $300 each.

Winners are picked by a digital randomizer after July 31. That means a trader at the low end of a tier has the same shot as someone at the top of that same tier. You can only win the Final Lucky Draw once, so duplicate selections are replaced.

Why the Weekly Lucky Draw matters for smaller traders

The weekly draw is the most accessible route in the contest. If you trade at least 3 universal lots during a given week, Monday through Sunday, you're entered automatically for that week's draw.

Each Tuesday, JustMarkets selects five winners from the prior week's eligible traders. Every winner receives $200, and the weekly draw runs across all eight weeks of the contest, which creates 40 prize spots in total.

The key detail is fairness. Each qualifying client gets one chance per week, whether they traded 3 lots or 30. So if your account size is smaller, the weekly draw still gives you a real opening.

Who can join, and what you need before registering

The entry rules are practical. You must be old enough to form a legal contract in your country, which means minors can't join. You also need to be a registered JustMarkets client, or open a new account before entering.

Only live Standard, Pro, and Raw Spread accounts qualify. Demo accounts do not count. If you want a second source that lays out the same entry points and prize bands, this contest rules summary is a helpful cross-check.

The account types that are allowed

All three eligible account types can be used for the contest, so the choice comes down to how you trade. A Standard account is the simple option for many retail traders. A Pro account usually suits traders who want tighter pricing. A Raw Spread account fits those who prefer raw spreads with a commission model.

None of these three account types gives extra contest status on its own. The rules treat them equally for entry and prize qualification. What matters most is that you pick the account you plan to trade actively, because you can register only one.

The deposit rule and why external funding matters

To register, your contest account must have a minimum $100 deposit. That money has to come from an outside funding source. Moving funds from one of your own JustMarkets accounts to another does not count.

This point matters early, not only at payout time. If the account doesn't meet the deposit rule, it isn't eligible for contest registration. Therefore, traders should fund the account correctly before trying to join.

How to register and qualify without making mistakes

Registration happens inside your Personal Area, so there is no separate contest form to hunt down. The setup takes only a few minutes, but small errors can cause problems later.

The simple steps inside your Personal Area

The flow is short:

1. Log in to your Personal Area and open the "Benefits" section.
2. Pick one eligible live account, either Standard, Pro, or Raw Spread.
3. Enter the nickname you want shown on the public leaderboard.
4. Confirm the registration, then trade on that same account during the contest period.

After that, your trading activity on the registered account counts toward the leaderboard and any draw thresholds you reach. Your nickname is what other participants will see on daily leaderboard updates, not your full name.

The one-account rule every participant should know

Each client can use one trading account only for the contest. JustMarkets does not combine lots from multiple accounts, so splitting trades across several accounts won't improve your standing.

Trying to switch accounts partway through also won't help. Pick the account that matches your trading plan and stay with it. The rules also allow the broker to disqualify accounts if it finds signs of linked multiple accounts, false data, or other abuse.

How winners are picked, verified, and paid

The selection process changes by prize type. The Top 15 comes from final leaderboard ranking, while the Weekly Lucky Draw and Final Lucky Draw use a digital randomizer. JustMarkets then publishes results on its website or official social channels and contacts winners by email and phone.

The broker has used tiered contest formats before, as seen in a Yahoo Finance report on a prior client contest. Still, this anniversary event has its own deadlines, and those dates matter as much as trading volume.

Verification and contact deadlines you cannot miss

A fully verified Personal Area is required before any prize is awarded. If you win and your account is not fully verified, you have 7 business days after the winner announcement to finish that process.

You also need to stay reachable. Winners must respond within 10 calendar days after the broker's first contact attempt. If there is no response, or if verification is not completed on time, the prize can be canceled.

Top 15 winners are announced after the contest ends, no later than the following week. Weekly and final draw winner lists are published within 10 business days after selection.

When prizes are credited or delivered

Weekly Lucky Draw prizes are usually credited to the contest trading account within 10 business days. Final Lucky Draw prizes follow the same timeline.

Top 15 rewards take longer. Gold prizes, or the cash equivalent if chosen, can take up to 45 days after the winner confirms and responds. Cash prizes can be used for trading or withdrawn, which gives winners more flexibility.

JustMarkets also states that its decision on rankings, winner selection, and prize allocation is final. That's another reason to keep your account details accurate before the contest closes.

Conclusion

This anniversary contest gives traders three distinct ways to win, and that is its strongest point. High-volume traders can chase guaranteed leaderboard rewards, while smaller or mid-volume traders still have room through weekly and final draws.

The rules are not hard to meet, but they do require attention. Check that your account type qualifies, fund it with at least $100 from an external source, and keep your Personal Area verified before the deadline.

If you were already planning to trade during June and July, this promotion may fit naturally. The best approach is simple: read the current terms carefully, pick one account, and trade with the rules in mind.