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Akuna Capital's 2026 Virtual Quant Trading Challenge

Virtual individual Python market-making bots competing on a simulated exchange

open / applications 2026-06-11 to 2026-08-10 yes, virtual challenge remote

Historical record: details were last verified on 2026-07-12. Confirm current conditions with the official organizer.

Program overview

High; direct market-making practice and quant-recruiting pathway

Notes

Top submissions receive expedited quant interviews; no fixed cash award stated.

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Quantiacs Contest 25 · Quant research challenge

Compete for $2M in strategy allocations.

Submit a unique trading system. The seven highest Contest Scores receive one-year notional allocations with performance fees currently based on a 10% profit share.

1st$1M
2nd$500K
3rd$250K
4th$100K
5th–7th$50K each

Unique systems only. Quantiacs applies a correlation filter, and allocations may be reduced or eliminated if a winner’s live Contest Score falls below its score at contest close.

Enter Quantiacs Contest 25 ↗ Official Q25 rules

Sponsored registration link. Prize amounts are notional strategy allocations; payouts are performance fees under Quantiacs’ Relative Performance Model. Winner allocations commence within 30 days after the contest ends. Eligibility and official rules apply; no purchase is necessary.