The next big market event is almost here — and you could win cash just for making a prediction.
🏆 What Is the NFP Prediction Challenge?
Every month, Spec FX runs the NFP Prediction Challenge — a competition where you predict the Gold (XAUUSD) price movement right after the US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) release. The three closest predictions win real cash prizes.
📅 June 2026 Event Details
NFP Release: Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 12:30 AM AEST (8:30 AM ET on 5 June)
Entry Deadline: Friday, 5 June 2026 at 11:30 PM AEST
Entry Link: bit.ly/4eoardC
💰 Prize Structure
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | USD $88 |
| 🥈 2nd Place | USD $38 |
| 🥉 3rd Place | USD $18 |
📋 How to Enter
1. Follow @SpecMarkets on X (Twitter)
2. Predict the XAUUSD 1-minute candle direction (Up / Down / Doji) at the moment of NFP release
3. Predict the candle’s high or low price (to 2 decimal places)
4. Submit your entry via the form before the deadline: bit.ly/4eoardC
⚖️ Judging Criteria
Results are based on the XAUUSD 1-minute candle at the exact moment of the NFP release (12:30:00–12:30:59 AM AEST):
Direction: Bullish = close > open | Bearish = close < open | Doji = approximately equal
Price: Closest prediction to the candle’s high or low Bid price wins
📌 Important Notes
Winners will be notified by email within 3 business days. Prizes are credited to your Spec FX MT5 account. KYC verification and a deposit are required to receive the prize — unclaimed prizes expire after 72 hours. Only the last submission counts if you update your entry. See the full Terms & Conditions on the campaign page.