The standard for certified
trading proficiency.

The CTPB is a European evaluation institution that sets the benchmark for derivatives trading competence.

Evaluation Programme

Evaluation Domains

Candidates are assessed under simulated market conditions across four performance domains over a defined evaluation period. Each domain carries independent pass/fail thresholds.

Market Analysis
Interpretation of market structure, identification of actionable conditions, and distinction of signal from noise.
Risk Calibration
Position sizing discipline, drawdown management, and adherence to defined risk parameters.
Entry Precision
Timing and execution quality of trade entries relative to identified market opportunities.
Strategic Framework
Consistency of methodology, adaptability to conditions, and coherence of trading approach.
Certification

Certification and Registration

Traders who meet all evaluation thresholds are designated as CTPB Certified Traders. The credential serves as third-party verification of proficiency, independent of the candidate's background or prior qualifications.

The evaluation is open to all individual traders. There are no prerequisites in formal education or prior certification. All evaluation criteria and pass/fail thresholds are published before registration.

Registration requires a fixed evaluation fee, payable at the time of enrolment. The fee covers access to the full evaluation programme and is the sole charge processed through this website.

Certified traders are listed in the CTPB registry and may reference their certification status in professional contexts.