Results of DarwinIA in January 2025

Here are the results of the January 2025 edition of our seed capital allocation programme, DarwinIA SILVER and GOLD. In this review, we will highlight the top ten DARWINs from both tiers and discuss some noteworthy statistics from this month's competition.

Continuing our monthly tradition, let's dive into the standout performances within our trading community. We'll explore key metrics such as returns, drawdowns, and seed capital allocations among our participants, providing a comprehensive overview of this month's trading dynamics.

DarwinIA SILVER 

DarwinIA SILVER is the first level of our programme, designed for traders who are beginning to build their track records. Seed capital allocations in this tier are maintained for three consecutive months and are based on the trader’s ability to generate returns over six-month periods.

Throughout the month of January, 7,682 traders participated, hailing from 93 different countries, with the top three represented nations being Spain, the UK, and Italy.

A substantial total of €49,305,000 in seed capital was allocated across 1,423 DARWINs. Notably, 205 traders were awarded an allocation for the first time, marking their initial month of participation in the DarwinIA SILVER programme.

In the table below, you can see the top 10 DARWINs and their final ranking in SILVER along with their month’s return, 6 months’ return, 6 months’ drawdown, allocation received, historical seed capital accumulated, and beginning date of their track record: 

* To check any historical performance please search by DARWIN in the ranking.

Out of these top 10, the following DARWINs deserve special mention:

• FPJA as the winner with a rating of 98.30
• CWDS as the best debutant
• BZMF with the best return (17.23%)
• HFPP with the best streak (10 consecutive allocations since May 2023)
  

In January 2025, the highest recipient return was a stellar 17.23% by DARWIN BZMF, while the lowest return was -4.12% by DARWIN QGXA, who still secured a €30,000 allocation despite the loss. The median monthly return among all recipients was 3.45%.

Over the preceding six months, DARWIN LUZF led with the highest return of 46.34%, and DARWIN GHTP marked the lowest at 4.02%, yet he received a €30,000 allocation. The median return for this period was 9.65%.

Regarding drawdowns, DARWIN LYBB experienced the most significant reduction at -20.25% but still maintained an allocation of €30,000, showcasing the resilience required to manage significant volatility. The least drawdown was observed in DARWIN LSCW at just -0.51%, illustrating a conservative trading strategy. The median six-month drawdown across participants was -5.44%.

You can see the full ranking here.

DarwinIA GOLD

DarwinIA GOLD is the second level of our programme where the top traders of the platform need to outperform the market month after month. To progress to this level, you’ll need to accrue a minimum track record of 8 months and achieve mid-term returns consistently. 

Seed capital allocations in this tier are maintained for six consecutive months and only depend on the trader's current month’s return.

In January, DarwinIA GOLD saw participation from 227 traders, with €6,680,000 distributed in seed capital allocated among them. 80 DARWINs were fortunate to receive funding.

Spain, the UK, and Italy topped the list of participant nationalities, contributing to a diverse group from 43 countries.

Below, you'll find a rundown of the top 10 DARWINs in January GOLD classification, detailing each one's monthly performance, the seed capital they received, their total historical seed capital, and the start date of their trading track record.

* To check any historical performance please search by DARWIN in the ranking.

Among the top 10 DARWINs, the following ones deserve a special mention: 

• WMR as the winner with a return of 8.67%
• XWU as the best debutant (ranked first in its first participation in GOLD) 
• EPG with the biggest current allocation of €710K
• LXRO with the best streak (7 consecutive allocations since March 2024)
  
  

In January 2025, the DARWIN WMR achieved the highest monthly return at 8.67%. In contrast, DARWIN QDA registered the lowest return of 1.91%, yet still secured a €50,000 allocation. Across all recipients, the median return was 3.38%.

You can see the full ranking here.

And that’s a wrap! Thank you for reading the highlights of DarwinIA SILVER and GOLD in the latest month. As always, we are immensely proud of the progress made by our traders and can’t wait to see what the next edition has in store!

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