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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsBullRushWorld Cup Trading Championships
EntryFree entryFree entry, Paid entryPaid entry
Entry costFreeHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.Entry 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 details$10,000 in virtual fundsContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform creditsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesNot confirmedFutures, Forex
Prize typeCashCash, Prop account, Platform creditsTrophies or merch
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not statedNot applicable (no prize pool)
Who gets paidPublished before each contestVaries by contestTop finishers per division
How winners are rankedFinal account balanceDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit targetNet return over the contest period
Drawdown rulesNot statedVaries by contestYour own account; losses are real
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.
Who can enterOpen to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.Not confirmed.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredKYC required to withdraw cashBroker account opening
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.Not applicable (trophies, no cash prize)
OperatorDeriv (broker)BullRush Entertainment LLCWorldCupChampionships.com
Based inVaries by Deriv entityCarson City, Nevada, USNot confirmed
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  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • 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.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
SourcesDeriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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