[Trade World Challenge in Japan 2026] Demo Trading Contest with Total Prize Pool of Over 6.5 Million Yen Announced with New Advisor and Ambassador [Free Participation]

Completely Free Participation! The Demo Trading Top Battle with a Total Prize Pool of Over 6.5 Million Yen

Fintokei, Japan's first authentic prop trading firm, has officially announced the 'Trade World Challenge in Japan 2026,' following the first tournament held at the end of last year (with approximately 7,000 participants). The tournament will begin with the preliminary round on July 8, 2026 (Wed) and conclude with the awards ceremony and live e-sports battle on October 3 (Sat).

In conjunction with this announcement, the company also appointed Yoshikazu Yamaoki (former Ministry of Finance official, Professor Emeritus at Shinshu University) as a new advisor and Roman Staněk as a new ambassador.

■ Trade World Challenge in Japan 2026 Overview

This tournament, hosted by Fintokei, is a demo trading contest set on the MT5 platform, where participants compete in discipline, strategy, and mental strength. Participation is completely free. Starting with 10 million yen in virtual funds, the contest aims to determine the strongest trader in Japan under fair and identical conditions.

Contest Features
- Completely free participation: No special purchase procedures required.
- Total prize pool of 6.5 million yen or more: Scaled up according to the number of participants.
- Cash prizes for all 22 finalists: Everyone who reaches the finals wins a prize.
- Second-chance round available: Another chance even if eliminated in the preliminary or main rounds.
- October 3 (Sat): Awards ceremony and live e-sports style battle at a domestic venue.

Tournament Schedule
- Preliminary Round: July 8, 2026 (Wed) - July 22, 2026 (Wed)
- Main Round: July 27, 2026 (Mon) - August 14, 2026 (Fri)
- Second-Chance Round: August 19, 2026 (Wed) - September 2, 2026 (Wed)
- Final Round: September 7, 2026 (Mon) - September 25, 2026 (Fri)
- Awards Ceremony & Live E-sports Battle: October 3, 2026 (Sat)

Prize List (Excerpt)
- 1st place: 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 yen
- 2nd place: 1,200,000 yen
- 3rd place: 600,000 yen
- 4th-22nd place: 100,000 - 400,000 yen each

Benefits for All Registrants
- Welcome Education Package (learning videos and summit recordings)
- Fintokei Challenge Discount Coupon (up to 33% off)
- For new users: Free Fintokei 'Quartz' Challenge

■ Advisor and Ambassador Appointments

Advisor: Yoshikazu Yamaoki (Former official of the Ministry of Finance, Professor Emeritus at Shinshu University)
Mr. Yamaoki is an expert in compliance and financial regulation, and also serves as a Professor Emeritus at Shinshu University. Fintokei has brought Mr. Yamaoki on board this year to strengthen reliability and transparency in the Japanese market.

New Ambassador: Roman Staněk
Roman Staněk is a 22-year-old racing driver from the Czech Republic. This season, he is competing for 'Buzz MK Racing,' directed by Masahiko Kondo, and Fintokei is fully supporting him as an official partner.