Opportunity brief
About the Challenge
GODSTOCKSS Algo Trading Challenge 2026 is an online coding challenge where participants can build and submit their own algorithmic trading strategy.
Participants can develop an algorithm for a financial market or symbol of their choice. Eligible algorithms will be tested by the GODSTOCKSS team under predefined and standardized conditions.
How It Works
- Build your own algorithmic trading strategy.
- Submit your algo along with the required strategy details.
- GODSTOCKSS will review eligible submissions.
- Eligible algos will be tested under standardized conditions.
- The top-performing algorithms will be ranked based on the evaluation criteria.
- The top 3 participants will receive cash prizes.
Evaluation Criteria
Algorithms may be evaluated based on:
- Net Profit
- Maximum Drawdown
- Win Rate
- Profit Factor
- Consistency
- Risk Management
Prizes
- 1st Prize – ₹11,000
- 2nd Prize – ₹7,000
- 3rd Prize – ₹3,000
Total Prize Pool – ₹21,000
Rules
- Participation is individual.
- Each participant must submit their own original algorithm.
- The submitted algo must be technically executable for testing.
- Copied, manipulated, or misleading submissions may be disqualified.
- Eligible algorithms will be tested under standardized conditions defined by GODSTOCKSS.
- Participants may be contacted for verification of their submission.
- Final rankings will be based on the verified testing results.
- The decision of the GODSTOCKSS evaluation team will be final.
Eligibility
The challenge is open to students, freshers, professionals, developers, traders, and anyone interested in algorithmic trading and strategy development.
Important Note
This is an algorithm development and performance testing challenge. It does not constitute investment advice and does not guarantee trading returns.
Build your Algo. Submit it. Let it compete. Win ₹21,000+.