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DetailBullRushDeriv Trading CompetitionsXM Competitions
EntryFree entry, Paid entryFree entryFree entry, Paid entry
Entry costHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.FreeDemo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5.
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits$10,000 in virtual fundsVirtual funds in both contests
MarketsNot confirmedFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesNot confirmed
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform creditsCashCash
Operator’s cutNot statedNone (free entry)Not stated
Who gets paidVaries by contestPublished before each contest100 winners weekly, 10 winners daily
How winners are rankedDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit targetFinal account balanceLeaderboard position at the end of the contest
Drawdown rulesVaries by contestNot statedNot confirmed
Trading rulesEach contest sets its own scoring rule.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Not confirmed.
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. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.
KYCKYC required to withdraw cashFully verified Deriv account requiredNot confirmed
Prize withdrawalPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.Cash credited to your Deriv accountDescribed by XM as withdrawable cash
OperatorBullRush Entertainment LLCDeriv (broker)XM (broker)
Based inCarson City, Nevada, USVaries by Deriv entityVaries by XM entity
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.
  • Full contest terms, markets and country eligibility not confirmed.
SourcesCompetition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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