#DooTrader International Cup Round 1: TO_KING Wins Wave Rider Group With 2,712% Return
Round 1 came in hot.
The first Monthly Battle of the #DooTrader International Cup 26/27 has officially wrapped, and it gave traders a leaderboard moment that put the whole arena on watch.
Hosted by D Prime, the new season kicked off on 15 June 2026 with a total prize pool of up to USD 1,000,000, opening the door for traders worldwide to step into one global live trading arena.
The first Monthly Battle closed on 14 July 2026, and gold quickly became the star of the round.
During the opening month, XAUUSD saw intense volatility. Prices fell from above USD 4,300 to below the key USD 3,960 level before bouncing sharply in early July. For some traders, that kind of movement is hard to manage. For others, it creates the kind of setup they have been waiting for.
For TO_KING from China, it became the winning move.
Competing in the Wave Rider Group, TO_KING captured the gold rally after the release of the US June Nonfarm Payrolls data and turned USD 10,000 in starting capital into USD 271,258 in profit.
That is a 2,712.58% return.
That is also how TO_KING claimed the Round 1 Wave Rider crown.
#DooTrader International Cup Round 1 Recap: Gold Volatility Takes Center Stage
The first Monthly Battle brought traders from different regions into one live market arena, with XAUUSD, NAS100, and XAGUSD becoming the main battlegrounds of the round.
Under the refreshed #DooTrader International Cup 26/27 format, traders compete across two key groups: Rising Star Group and Wave Rider Group.
Each month, the Top 10 traders from both groups share the monthly prize pool and collect Scores that can bring them closer to the 2027 Island Grand Finale.
Round 1 showed exactly why this competition is exciting. The market moved fast, the leaderboard shifted quickly, and one strong trade idea, backed by timing and conviction, was enough to turn a regular round into a breakout performance.
How TO_KING Turned USD 10K Into USD 271K
TO_KING’s winning run started before the big move happened.
Ahead of the US June Nonfarm Payrolls release, gold was still under pressure. From 30 June to 1 July, TO_KING used an initial capital of USD 10,000 to build long positions in batches around the USD 4,019 to USD 3,960 range.
The setup was simple, but not easy.
Gold had already dropped sharply. Market sentiment was nervous. Traders were watching the next major catalyst closely. For TO_KING, the pullback created an opportunity to position early before the market reacted.
Then came the NFP release.
The data came in weaker than expected, and TO_KING read the possible market reaction quickly. Softer jobs data could lift expectations for a September rate cut, put pressure on the US dollar, and give gold the fuel it needed to rebound.
As momentum started to build, TO_KING added another 13.00 lots of XAUUSD long positions around USD 4,057.
Gold then pushed higher, and TO_KING closed the full position near the main rally zone, around USD 4,166.
The final result:
USD 271,258 in net profit
2,712.58% return
Round 1 Wave Rider Champion
Not every trader gets a market move like this. Fewer still know how to ride it.
TO_KING did both.
What Made #DooTrader International Cup Round 1 So Competitive
The #DooTrader International Cup 26/27 is built for traders who want more than a monthly ranking.
This season, D Prime has built the competition bigger, with a stronger prize structure, sharper format, and more routes for traders to push toward the final stage.
With up to USD 1,000,000 in total prizes, eligible traders have more ways to enter, compete, win, and work their way toward the grand finale.
It is not just about one trade. It is about consistency, decision making, risk control, and showing up when the market gives you a chance.
Rising Star and Wave Rider: Two Groups, One Global Arena
The #DooTrader International Cup 26/27 features two groups designed for different account levels and trading styles.
Rising Star Group gives traders a lower equity entry point to compete for monthly prizes and leaderboard points.
Wave Rider Group is built for traders ready for a higher equity requirement, stronger competition, and larger prize potential.
Each Monthly Battle rewards the Top 10 traders from both groups, while also giving them Scores toward the Island Grand Finale.
Traders who rank No. 1 in both groups in the same round can win up to USD 17,800.
Two groups. One arena. More ways to climb.
The Road to the Island Grand Finale
Monthly wins are only part of the journey.
Through Monthly Battles and the Scoreboard Challenge, traders have multiple routes to qualify for the 2027 Island Grand Finale.
More challenges are also on the way, giving traders even more chances to secure a finalist seat.
Qualified finalists will compete for a share of the USD 500,000 Island Grand Finale prize pool and enjoy an exclusive 5 day, 4 night luxury island experience.
Round 1 has set the pace. The race to the island is on.
Trade With Purpose Through OneMission
Through OneMission, D Prime’s global charitable initiative, every trade can help create meaningful change.
Guided by the principle “1 Lot, 1 Hope,” D Prime will donate USD 0.10 for every lot traded throughout the campaign to support educational opportunities and essential resources for children in need.
In the #DooTrader International Cup 26/27, every lot goes beyond the leaderboard. It becomes part of a bigger mission to trade with ambition, compete with purpose, and help open brighter possibilities for the next generation.
Round 2 Is Now Open: Join the Next #DooTrader Monthly Battle
TO_KING set the pace in Round 1, but the #DooTrader International Cup 26/27 is only getting started.
The second Monthly Battle opened on 15 July 2026, giving traders a fresh chance to compete for monthly prizes, earn Scores, and move closer to the luxury Island Grand Finale.
More rounds. More leaderboard moves. More chances to prove your strategy in a live global arena.
Eligible traders can join with a D Prime account and submit up to 3 MT4 or MT5 accounts per round, subject to competition requirements.
Bring your strategy. Enter the arena. Show the world what your real trading performance can do.
Ready to compete? Visit the official activity page and join Round 2 today.
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