How to Qualify for STARTRADER Diwali Prosperity Rewards

The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Qualifying for STARTRADER Diwali Prosperity Rewards

Four steps to qualify for STARTRADER Diwali opt in, deposit, trade, win

On Diwali night, homes across India and South Asia glow with rows of diyas, each small lamp adding to the light of the whole. STARTRADER has borrowed that beautiful image for its 2026 festive campaign: to qualify for the Diwali Prosperity Rewards, you need to "light four diyas," four steps that each bring you closer to prizes like 50g of physical gold, the latest iPhone Pro Max, AirPods and Amazon vouchers.

The steps sound simple, but the details matter. A position opened a few minutes too early, a trade on the wrong instrument, or a lot closed too quickly can quietly disqualify your volume. This guide walks through each step in detail so none of your effort goes to waste.

Promotion period: 6 October – 5 November 2026 Winners announced: 9 November 2026

🪔 Diya 1: Opt In (Do This First!)

What it means: Before anything else, you must opt in to the promotion through your STARTRADER client portal during the promotion period.

Why it matters: This is the single most important rule in the campaign. Only positions opened after you opt in will count. Any trades you placed before opting in, even if they fall within the promotion dates, will not be included in your Eligible Closed Lots.

Action checklist:

• Log in to your STARTRADER client portal.
• Find the Diwali Prosperity Rewards promotion and click to opt in.
• Confirm your opt-in before placing any trades you want counted.

💡 Pro tip: If you're a new client, open and verify your account first, then opt in before your first trade. Don't let your earliest trades go uncounted.

🪔 Diya 2: Make Your Qualifying Net Deposit (Minimum USD 1,000)

What it means: You need a Qualifying Net Deposit of at least USD 1,000 during the promotion period.

Why "net" matters: The word net is important. A net deposit generally reflects money deposited minus money withdrawn, so withdrawing funds during the promotion can reduce your qualifying figure. Check the full Terms & Conditions for the exact calculation STARTRADER uses.

Why it matters even more for prizes: Your Qualifying Net Deposit isn't just an entry ticket. It's also the metric that determines your ranking. The top 10 participants are ranked by Qualifying Net Deposit, and it's also what earns you Lucky Draw tickets.

(Lucky Draw tickets activate only after completing 20 Eligible Closed Lots.)

💡 Pro tip: Only deposit an amount that fits your existing risk budget. Ranking higher on a leaderboard is never worth putting money at risk that you can't afford to lose.

🪔 Diya 3: Trade at Least 20 Eligible Closed Lots

This is where most of the detail lives. To complete step three, you need at least 20 Eligible Closed Lots. For a lot to count as "eligible," it must meet all of the following conditions:

✅ Rule 1: Trade eligible instruments only

Only these products count:

• CFD FX pairs (e.g. EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY)
• Gold
• Silver
• Oil
• Metals

❌ Excluded: Cryptocurrency and index products. Trades on Bitcoin CFDs or indices like the US30 or NAS100 will not add to your lot count.

✅ Rule 2: Hold each position for at least 10 minutes

Positions must be held for a minimum of 10 minutes. This rule exists to prevent ultra-fast scalping purely to inflate volume. If you close a trade after 7 minutes, those lots won't count.

✅ Rule 3: Open after opt-in, close within the promotion period

Positions must be opened after your opt-in and closed by 5 November 2026. A position still open after the deadline won't count toward your total.

Understanding "lots"

A standard lot in forex usually represents 100,000 units of the base currency. 20 lots is a meaningful volume, but it can be accumulated across many smaller trades over the promotion period. For example, trades of 1 lot each, or a mix of mini lots, can add up over the weeks. Always check how STARTRADER calculates lot volume for each instrument (for example, gold and oil contracts are sized differently from FX pairs).

💡 Pro tip: Keep a simple spreadsheet logging each trade's instrument, size, open time and close time. It makes it easy to confirm you're actually reaching 20 eligible lots, not just 20 lots.

🪔 Diya 4: Win

Once you've lit all three previous diyas, you're a qualified participant. There are two ways to win:

Path A: Top 10 Ranking. The 10 qualified participants with the highest Qualifying Net Deposit win the ranking prizes:

• 1st: 50g physical gold
• 2nd: Latest iPhone Pro Max
• 3rd: Latest Apple AirPods
• 4th–10th: INR 10,000 Amazon voucher each

Path B: Diwali Lucky Draw. All other qualified participants are automatically entered into the Lucky Draw for a 10g physical gold coin. There's no separate sign-up needed.

⚠️ Five Common Mistakes That Could Cost You

1. Trading before opting in. Those positions simply won't count. Opt in first, always.
2. Withdrawing mid-promotion. Since ranking is based on net deposit, a withdrawal can lower your standing.
3. Trading excluded instruments. Crypto and indices don't count, no matter how much volume you do.
4. Closing trades too quickly. Anything held under 10 minutes is excluded.
5. Leaving positions open past 5 November. Close everything you want counted before the promotion ends.

Your Pre-Deadline Checklist

With the promotion closing on 5 November 2026, run through this list:

• [ ] Opted in through the client portal
• [ ] Qualifying Net Deposit of USD 1,000 or more
• [ ] At least 20 Eligible Closed Lots on FX, Gold, Silver, Oil or Metals
• [ ] Each position held for 10+ minutes
• [ ] All positions closed before the promotion ends
• [ ] Only one UID used for participation
• [ ] Read the full Terms & Conditions

Final Word

Qualifying for the STARTRADER Diwali Prosperity Rewards isn't complicated, but it does reward attention to detail. Opt in early, stick to eligible instruments, respect the 10-minute holding rule and keep your net deposit intact. Do that, and you'll have lit all four diyas with a real shot at gold this Diwali.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading leveraged CFDs may result in substantial losses. This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Participation is voluntary and subject to STARTRADER's full Terms & Conditions and eligibility in your country or region.