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DetailBullRushDeriv Trading CompetitionsWorld Cup Trading Championships
EntryFree entry, Paid entryFree entryPaid entry
Entry costHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.FreeEntry fee per division, plus a minimum starting balance in your own account: $500 for monthly divisions, up to $10,000 for World Cup Futures
AccountSimulatedSimulatedReal money
Account detailsContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits$10,000 in virtual fundsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker
MarketsNot confirmedFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesFutures, Forex
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform creditsCashTrophies or merch
Operator’s cutNot statedNone (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)
Who gets paidVaries by contestPublished before each contestTop finishers per division
How winners are rankedDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit targetFinal account balanceNet return over the contest period
Drawdown rulesVaries by contestNot statedYour own account; losses are real
Trading rulesEach contest sets its own scoring rule.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.
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.Not confirmed.
KYCKYC required to withdraw cashFully verified Deriv account requiredBroker account opening
Prize withdrawalPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.Cash credited to your Deriv accountNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)
OperatorBullRush Entertainment LLCDeriv (broker)WorldCupChampionships.com
Based inCarson City, Nevada, USVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmed
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.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
SourcesCompetition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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