Headway Launches Partner Competition With Big Prizes
Headway has opened registration for its Partner Competition, which Headway describes as having an unlimited prize pool. Here is how the points, regional leaderboard and reward track work, and when the contest ends.
Headway Launches Partner Competition With Big Prizes: the key facts, what changed and what it means for traders – updated November 2026.
Headway has opened registration for its partner competition, a contest built specifically for the broker's partners. Registration opened on September 15, and the contest runs until November 15, with results announced on November 18. Headway describes the prize pool as unlimited and says the contest also includes premium gadgets and special gift boxes.
The partner competition is structured around points, regional rankings and a separate milestone track. Partners earn points through client activity, so their results depend on how many new traders they bring in, how many inactive clients they win back, and how much their clients trade. This article explains how the contest works, what the prizes are, and what partners need to do to take part.
Headway Launches Partner Competition: How the Headway partner competition works
The contest is open to Headway partners, and anyone who signs up becomes a Headway partner and can start competing straight away. There is no separate qualification step described in the contest details, so a sign-up is the starting point.
Points are earned for three types of activity:
- New clients with a first deposit: a partner earns points when a referred trader makes their first deposit.
- Reactivated clients: a partner earns points when a client who has not traded for more than 30 days starts trading again.
- Client trading volume: a partner earns points for lots traded by their clients.
Because the three activities reward different things, a partner with a smaller network can still score by focusing on reactivation or on the trading activity of existing clients.
Regional leaderboard and cash rewards
The competition is divided into six regions. This gives partners a realistic route to the top of the standings in their own area, rather than competing only against the largest partners worldwide. Partners can follow their position on the regional leaderboard throughout the contest.
The top 10 partners in each region receive cash rewards for every point they earn. The top three in each region also receive premium devices, with the model depending on final placement:
| Regional placement | Device options |
|---|---|
| 1st place | iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| 2nd place | iPad Air 11 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 |
| 3rd place | Apple Watch Series 11 or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 |
Partners who finish in the top 10 but outside the top three receive the cash rewards for their points. The contest details provided do not specify the cash rate per point, so partners should check the official Headway terms and their dashboard for the exact figures.
The HEADWAY reward track
Separate from the leaderboard, the contest includes a milestone track. Every 10 lots traded by a partner's clients lights up one letter of the word HEADWAY. There are seven letters, so the track has seven stages.
| Stage | Lots traded by clients (cumulative) | Letter unlocked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | H | |
| 2 | 20 | E | |
| 3 | 30 | A | |
| 4 | 40 | D | |
| 5 | 50 | W | |
| 6 | 60 | A | |
| 7 | 70 | Y |
Partners who complete all seven stages, which means 70 lots in total, receive a special gift box. This reward does not depend on leaderboard position, so it is available to every partner who reaches the final stage. That makes the milestone track a useful goal for partners who are unlikely to reach the top three in their region but still want a clear target.
How partners can increase their points
Headway encourages partners to build a large and engaged trading community, since points come from client activity. The contest details point to three practical approaches:
- Referral links: sharing your referral link to bring in new traders who make a first deposit.
- Trading signals and education: posting trading signals and educational content to keep your audience interested and active.
- Reconnecting with dormant clients: contacting clients who have stopped trading for more than 30 days, which can earn reactivation points.
Partners should keep in mind that any educational content or signals they share are their own communication with their audience. Clear, accurate material and honest risk warnings are more sustainable than promises of results, and they are better for long-term client relationships.
Step-by-step: how to take part
- Sign up for the contest. Anyone who registers becomes a Headway partner and can start competing immediately.
- Get your referral links ready. Share them with your audience so new traders can register and make a first deposit.
- Review your client list. Identify clients who have not traded for more than 30 days and consider reaching out to them.
- Track your progress. Partners can follow their points and position through the official Headway website or mobile app.
- Watch your regional ranking and milestone stage. Keep an eye on both the leaderboard and the HEADWAY track as the contest moves toward its deadline.
Key dates for the partner competition
- September 15: registration opened.
- November 15: the contest ends.
- November 18: results are announced.
As of today, November 4, there are about 11 days left before the contest closes. Partners who are behind on points should prioritise the activities that give the most immediate return, such as reactivating dormant clients and sharing referral links with active audiences.
What the contest means for traders and partners
For partners, the partner competition is a structured way to grow activity and compare performance with others in their region. For traders, the contest mainly matters because partners are rewarded for client trading volume and new deposits. Traders who choose to sign up through a partner should still compare the broker's conditions, costs and terms on their own.
Headway's wider partnership model is also relevant. The broker's Partnership program has three levels, with up to 42% commission, so the competition sits alongside an established reward structure rather than replacing it. Partners considering the contest should read the official terms to understand how points, cash rewards and device prizes are calculated and paid.
Trading involves risk, and clients can lose money. Partner rewards are linked to client activity, so partners should focus on responsible promotion and on clients who are suited to trading.
About Headway
Headway provides access to the financial markets for a wide range of traders. The company's offering includes more than 500 trading instruments across Forex, commodities, indices, stocks and cryptocurrency markets. Headway is known for spreads from 0 pips, a $1 minimum deposit, various bonuses, the Copytrade platform, a three-level Partnership program with up to 42% commission, and regular trading contests. The broker is globally recognised for its transparent and secure trading environment.
For a full overview of the broker's conditions, read our Headway review.
Further reading: Foreign exchange market (Wikipedia).
