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DetailBullRushDeriv Trading CompetitionsTralent
EntryFree entry, Paid entryFree entryPaid entry
Entry costHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.Free$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits$10,000 in virtual fundsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.
MarketsNot confirmedFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex, US stocks
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform creditsCashCash
Operator’s cutNot statedNone (free entry)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)
Who gets paidVaries by contestPublished before each contestTop 30% of entrants
How winners are rankedDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit targetFinal account balancePercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrant
Drawdown rulesVaries by contestNot statedNot stated
Trading rulesEach contest sets its own scoring rule.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.
Who can enterNot available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.
KYCKYC required to withdraw cashFully verified Deriv account requiredVeriff identity check before withdrawal
Prize withdrawalPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.Cash credited to your Deriv accountBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business days
OperatorBullRush Entertainment LLCDeriv (broker)Tralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLC
Based inCarson City, Nevada, USVaries by Deriv entityDubai, UAE
Not confirmed
  • Markets offered not confirmed from official pages.
  • Prop account prizes follow BullRush’s separate prop terms, which are not covered here.
  • No independent record of cash withdrawals found.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
SourcesCompetition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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