XS has announced the launch of the Kuwait Year-End Demo Contest, a limited-time trading competition designed for Kuwait-based traders. The contest allows participants to test their trading skills using virtual funds while competing for real cash prizes before the end of the year.
The competition is conducted entirely on demo accounts, ensuring no financial risk to participants, while the rewards awarded to winners are paid in real cash.
Key Dates (GMT+3 – Kuwait Time)
- Registration Period: December 15, 2025 (1:00 AM) – December 22, 2025 (12:59 AM)
- Contest Period: December 22, 2025 (1:00 AM) – December 28, 2025 (12:59 AM)
- Status: Live
Prize Pool Breakdown
The Kuwait Year-End Demo Contest features a total prize pool worth $3,500, distributed among the top 10 performers:
- 1st Place: $1,000
- 2nd Place: $700
- 3rd Place: $500
- 4th Place: $350
- 5th Place: $200
- 6th – 10th Place: $150 each
How Traders Can Participate
XS has outlined a simple four-step process for joining the demo contest:
- Check to the XS “Contests” section, locate the Demo Contest code KWD0001, and click “Participate.”
- Contest demo account credentials will be sent via email.
- Trade during the contest period and aim to climb the leaderboard.
All winners will be contacted within five business days after the contest concludes.
Contest Specifications
- Trading Platform: MT5
- Base Currency: USD
- Initial Balance: $10,000 (virtual funds)
- Leverage: 1:500 (fixed)
- Instruments: FX Majors, FX Minors, XAUUSD
Eligibility and Trading Conditions
- Only verified XS clients from Kuwait may participate.
- Each participant is allowed one contest account only.
- No additional funds or restarts are permitted.
- Minimum requirement of 5 lots and 10 trades must be completed.
- Final equity must exceed the initial balance to qualify.
- Both manual trading and Expert Advisors (EAs) are allowed.
Ranking Calculation
Rankings are based on equity growth and updated every 20 minutes during the contest period using the following formula:
(Equity ÷ Initial Balance) × 100
In the event of a tie, traders with higher trading volume and more positions will be ranked higher.
Winner Announcement and Prize Distribution
- All positions will be closed automatically at contest end.
- Non-eligible accounts will be disqualified.
- Top 10 qualified traders will be declared winners.
- Prizes will be credited directly to winners’ XS wallets.
- Winners will be announced on the official XS website within five business days.
