1. @songqiantongzi – The Gold Strategist Sets a New Benchmark
Week 8 saw @songqiantongzi dominate the Dream Squad leaderboard with a masterclass in patience and timing. By sitting out early volatility and then capitalising on a powerful gold rally, they secured a record-breaking $16,000 profit from a single trade. Their strategy of holding long positions during gold’s surge not only delivered outsized returns but also grew their follower count to 7, cementing their status as the week’s top performer.
2. @Hanxiaojie – Profiting from S&P 500 Volatility
While many traders hesitated amid lingering tariff uncertainty, @Hanxiaojie took a calculated approach by shorting the S&P 500 early in the week. This move netted over $3,000 in profit and propelled them to second place in the Dream Squad. Their steady, well-timed strategy demonstrated that short positions can be just as powerful as longs in a stabilising market.
3. @willsdad – Risk Management Through Grid Trading
In a week defined by shifting momentum, @willsdad stood out for their disciplined risk management. Employing a grid trading strategy, they navigated market fluctuations with controlled, incremental gains. This approach allowed them to weather volatility and maintain a strong position in the competition, proving that steady, systematic trading can deliver consistent results.
4. @Gaoxin – Aggressive Gold Rebound Pays Off
The Rising Stars category was dominated by @Gaoxin, who started the week with a 30x return and finished at an extraordinary 40x. Their aggressive strategy of buying gold during pullbacks and riding the recoveries, combined with a Sharpe ratio above 1 across nearly a thousand trades, set a new record for the competition. @Gaoxin’s performance also attracted 5 new followers eager to learn from their bold approach.
5. The Copy Trading Community – Collective Learning in Action
Beyond individual achievements, Week 8 highlighted the power of EBC’s copy trading community. As top traders like @songqiantongzi and @Gaoxin made waves, a surge of followers replicated their strategies, benefiting from real-time transparency and a robust five-dimensional signal rating system. This collective learning environment enabled even novice traders to participate in the week’s standout successes.
Week 8 in Review
Week 8 of EBC’s Million Dollar Trading Challenge II was defined by strategic brilliance, adaptability, and community-driven growth. As markets stabilised, these five moments set the pace for what’s possible when skill, patience, and the right tools come together in a competitive trading environment.