One week. One NQ equivalent. A dynamic winner pool.
Start directly in the competition. No evaluation phase. No live funded account path. Just simulated trading, clear rules, and pool-backed payout opportunities.
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| Feature | NQ Showdown |
|---|---|
| Product type | Weekly simulated Nasdaq competition |
| Starting balance | $50,000 simulated |
| Entry fee | $200 after current 50% discount applied at checkout |
| Access type | Direct simulated competition access |
| Evaluation period | No evaluation phase required |
| Live funded path | No live funded account path |
| Account limit | 1 NQ Showdown account per trader |
| Max exposure | Currently 1 NQ equivalent |
| Modes | 1 NQ or 10 MNQ |
| Scaling | No size unlock path |
| Profit Lock | Not used |
| Drawdown | $2,000 static drawdown |
| Daily loss limit | None |
| Trailing drawdown | None |
| Consistency rule | None |
| Schedule | Sunday 6:00 PM ET to Friday 4:00 PM ET |
| Qualification | Top 20%, $500 minimum net profit, final settlement review |
| Payout style | Dynamic winner pool by performance share |
NQ Showdown is a shorter, direct weekly competition. Qualified winners share the available winner pool based on relative performance.
NQ Showdown results are not mixed with MNQ Scale Cup results for rankings or payouts.
What this table shows: the current NQ Showdown setup and where traders should confirm limits before buying.
| Item | Current setup |
|---|---|
| Starting balance | $50,000 simulated |
| Current max exposure | 1 NQ equivalent |
| Default mode | 1 NQ mode |
| Alternate mode | 10 MNQ mode |
| Static drawdown | $2,000 |
| Product limits | May be adjusted for future competition windows |
| Where to confirm limits | Checkout, portal, or published product rules |
Key takeaway: NQ Showdown currently allows 1 NQ equivalent of exposure. Always confirm current limits before buying.
What this table shows: the current target weekly rhythm and what happens if a window does not meet participation requirements.
| Schedule item | Time |
|---|---|
| Competition rhythm | Weekly |
| Starts | Sunday at 6:00 PM ET |
| Ends | Friday at 4:00 PM ET |
| Settlement review | Begins after the weekly competition window closes |
| Participation requirement | A minimum number of paid entries may be required |
| If minimum is not met | Window may be cancelled, delayed, or rescheduled under published product rules |
Key takeaway: NQ Showdown is designed as a weekly competition, but each window may depend on participation level and published product rules.
What this table shows: NQ Showdown allows one exposure mode at a time.
| Mode | Enabled | Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| 1 NQ mode | Up to 1 NQ contract | MNQ disabled |
| 10 MNQ mode | Up to 10 MNQ contracts | NQ disabled |
Key takeaway: the account can trade 1 NQ or 10 MNQ, but not both together.
NQ Showdown starts in 1 NQ mode by default. Eligible traders can switch to 10 MNQ mode from the portal after the account is active and flat, with no open positions and no open orders.
What this table shows: the fixed NQ Showdown drawdown and the rules that are not used in this format.
| Item | NQ Showdown |
|---|---|
| Starting balance | $50,000 simulated |
| Static drawdown | $2,000 |
| Minimum balance | $48,000 |
| Trailing drawdown | None |
| Daily loss limit | None |
| Consistency rule | None |
Key takeaway: the drawdown is static. The minimum balance does not move higher just because the account balance increases.
NQ Showdown payouts are not paid dollar-for-dollar from simulated profit. Qualified winners share the available winner pool based on relative performance.
What this table shows: how eligible entry revenue becomes the winner pool.
| Step | Math | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paid NQ entries | 20 accounts | 20 |
| Entry price | $200 per account | $200 |
| Eligible entry revenue | 20 x $200 | $4,000 |
| Operations reserve | $4,000 x 20% | $800 |
| Competition Payout Pool | $4,000 - $800 | $3,200 |
| Winner pool | $3,200 x 90% | $2,880 |
| Tradesera pool share | $3,200 x 10% | $320 |
Key takeaway: in this example, $2,880 is available for qualified winner payouts.
What this table shows: the maximum paid group based on the number of paid entries.
| Paid entries | Math | Maximum paid group |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 x 20% = 2 | 2 traders |
| 19 | 19 x 20% = 3.8, rounded up | 4 traders |
| 20 | 20 x 20% = 4 | 4 traders |
| 100 | 100 x 20% = 20 | 20 traders |
| 500 | 500 x 20% = 100 | 100 traders |
| 1,000 | 1,000 x 20% = 200 | 200 traders |
Qualification checklist: a trader must finish inside the paid group, have at least $500 in net profit, avoid breaching drawdown, remain in good standing, and pass final settlement review.
Key takeaway: the top 20% is the maximum paid group. A trader still needs at least $500 in net profit and must remain eligible.
Formula: trader net profit / total qualifying net profit = performance share. Then performance share x winner pool = estimated payout.
Table A: Performance share.
| Trader | Net profit | Performance share |
|---|---|---|
| Trader A | $3,000 | $3,000 / $6,000 = 50.0% |
| Trader B | $1,500 | $1,500 / $6,000 = 25.0% |
| Trader C | $1,000 | $1,000 / $6,000 = 16.7% |
| Trader D | $500 | $500 / $6,000 = 8.3% |
| Total | $6,000 | 100% |
Table B: Estimated payout.
| Trader | Performance share | Winner pool | Estimated payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trader A | 50.0% | $2,880 | $1,440 |
| Trader B | 25.0% | $2,880 | $720 |
| Trader C | 16.7% | $2,880 | $480 |
| Trader D | 8.3% | $2,880 | $240 |
| Total | 100% | $2,880 | $2,880 |
Key takeaway: NQ Showdown does not pay simulated profit dollar-for-dollar. Qualified winners share the available winner pool based on their share of total qualifying performance.
What this table shows: what happens when the competition has room for more paid spots, but fewer traders meet the payout requirements.
| Trader | Final net profit | Status | Qualifies? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trader A | $2,500 | Eligible | Yes |
| Trader B | $750 | Eligible | Yes |
| Trader C | $300 | Below $500 minimum | No |
| Trader D | -$200 | Not profitable | No |
Qualified winner split: only qualified traders share the winner pool.
| Trader | Net profit | Performance share | Estimated payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trader A | $2,500 | 76.9% | $2,215.38 |
| Trader B | $750 | 23.1% | $664.62 |
| Total | $3,250 | 100% | $2,880 |
Key takeaway: the pool is shared only by qualified traders. It is not split with traders who missed the minimum profit requirement or became ineligible.
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Qualified traders | 0 |
| Trader payout | $0 |
| Winner pool status | May roll forward under published product rules |
| Paid to non-qualifying traders | No |
Key takeaway: if no trader qualifies, no trader receives a payout from that NQ Showdown. The remaining winner pool may roll forward into the next scheduled NQ Showdown under the published product rules.
It means the account may use up to one NQ-sized exposure. Traders can use that exposure as 1 NQ mode or 10 MNQ mode, but not both at the same time.
Yes. NQ Showdown starts in 1 NQ mode by default, but eligible traders may request 10 MNQ mode after the account is active and Rithmic setup is complete.
No. NQ Showdown uses one exposure mode at a time. In 1 NQ mode, NQ is enabled and MNQ is disabled. In 10 MNQ mode, MNQ is enabled and NQ is disabled.
The account must be active and flat first, with no open positions and no open orders. Once the switch is requested and the Rithmic product limit update is confirmed, the selected mode stays active for the rest of the trading day.
NQ Showdown is designed as a weekly competition. The target window starts Sunday at 6:00 PM ET and ends Friday at 4:00 PM ET. Final settlement review begins after the weekly competition window closes.
NQ Showdown currently uses a $2,000 static drawdown. There is no daily loss limit, no trailing drawdown, and no consistency rule. Accounts must still follow product limits, platform rules, competition rules, and prohibited-activity policies.
No. Profit Lock is for MNQ Scale Cup. NQ Showdown payout review happens after the weekly competition closes and final settlement begins.
A trader must finish inside the paid group, generate at least $500 in net profit, avoid breaching drawdown, remain in good standing, and pass final settlement review.
Not by itself. The top 20% is the maximum paid group, rounded up. A trader must also meet the $500 minimum net profit requirement, remain eligible, and pass final settlement review.
Qualified traders share the winner pool by performance share. Your net profit is divided by total qualifying net profit, and that percentage is applied to the winner pool. If nobody qualifies, no payouts are made from that competition and the remaining winner pool may roll forward under the published product rules.