I. Competition Process

Candidate Selection

February 15, 2025: Application deadline for candidates

February 15, 2025: Candidates must provide proof of a trading account with 10,000 euros in capital.

February 15, 2025: Start of the qualification phase

March 16, 2025: The 50 candidates with the highest profits qualify for the second preliminary round.

March 17, 2025: Donation ceremony: All proceeds from the qualification round will be donated to the German Cancer Aid.

March 18, 2025: All participants of the qualification round will receive a trading account with 1 million euros.

March 19, 2025: Start of the qualification phase

May 20, 2025: The 30 candidates with the highest popularity and the highest profits qualify for the semifinals.

May 21, 2025: Donation ceremony: All proceeds from the qualification round will be donated to the German Cancer Aid.

May 22, 2025: The semifinalists will each be provided with a trading account of 2 million euros.

May 23, 2025: Official start of the semifinals

June 24, 2025: The ten candidates with the highest popularity and the highest profits qualify for the finals.

June 25, 2025: Donation ceremony: All proceeds from the qualification round will be donated to the German Cancer Aid.

June 26, 2025: The finalists will each receive a trading account with an additional 2 million euros.

July 27, 2025: The first-place winner and the three most profitable candidates will become CEOs of Waystone Germany and will oversee all business areas.

August 28, 2025: End of the competition and ceremonial opening of Waystone Germany.

August 29, 2025: Waystone Germany begins business operations.