SPEC Markets has announced the launch of the NFP Forecast Challenge 2.0, a recurring promotional campaign running from July 2, 2026, through January 4, 2027. The promotion gives participants an opportunity to forecast the market reaction to the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) release and compete for monthly cash rewards.
Held around each monthly NFP release, the challenge focuses on the one-minute XAUUSD (Gold/USD) candle recorded at the official NFP release time. Participants must submit both a forecast direction and a corresponding forecast price before the submission deadline.
Promotion Highlights:
- Promotion period: July 2, 2026 – January 4, 2027
- Monthly competition based on the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) release
- Cash prizes available for the top three forecasts:
- 1st Place: USD 88
- 2nd Place: USD 38
- 3rd Place: USD 18
- Evaluation is based on the one-minute XAUUSD (Gold/USD) candle at the exact NFP release time using SPEC Markets chart data.
How the Challenge Works:
To participate, eligible entrants must:
- Follow the official SPEC Markets X (formerly Twitter) account or official Facebook page.
- Complete the NFP Forecast Form.
- Select one forecast direction:
- Bullish (Up): Forecast the highest bid price.
- Bearish (Down): Forecast the lowest bid price.
- Doji: Forecast the closing price.
- Submit the forecast value using two decimal places.
- Modify the forecast if necessary up to one hour before the official NFP release.
Forecasts are evaluated according to the following candle criteria:
- Bullish candle (Open < Close): Highest bid price during the one-minute candle.
- Bearish candle (Open > Close): Lowest bid price during the one-minute candle.
- Doji candle (Open approximately equals Close): Closing price of the candle.
The highest and lowest prices are based on the raw bid prices recorded on SPEC Markets’ chart data and apply to both ECN and Standard account holders.
Prize Claim Requirements:
Winners will be notified by email within three business days after the NFP release.
To receive a prize, winners must:
- Complete account verification (KYC).
- Complete the required Monthly Task for the applicable promotional period.
- Meet the verification, deposit, and Monthly Task requirements within 72 hours of notification.
Beginning July 6, 2026, completion of the Monthly Task becomes mandatory for prize eligibility. The Monthly Task may vary each month and will be announced before the corresponding NFP release. As an example, one monthly task requires participants to share the NFP Forecast Challenge post on X or Facebook and submit a screenshot through the prize claim form.
Failure to complete the required Monthly Task or any eligibility requirement may result in prize forfeiture. SPEC Markets also reserves the right to revoke rewards if ineligible participation is identified.
SPEC Markets
SPEC Markets is a forex and CFD broker offering trading services through Standard and ECN account types. The broker is hosting the NFP Forecast Challenge 2.0, a promotional campaign centered on forecasting XAUUSD price movements during monthly U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls releases.
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| Feature |  Spec Markets |
|---|---|
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| Regulation | ASIC (Australia) |
| Min Deposit | $50 |
| Typical Spread | 1.00 |
| Leverage (Max) | 1:2000 |
| Platforms | MT5, Mobile |
| Instruments | Commodities, Cryptos, Energies, Indices, Forex, Metals |
| Bonus | Yes |
| Robo Trading Allowed | Yes |
| Hedging Allowed | Yes |
| Scalping Allowed | Yes |
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