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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsThe5ers Trading CompetitionWorld Cup Trading Championships
EntryFree entryFree entryPaid entry
Entry costFreeFreeEntry 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 fundsForex demo accountYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForexFutures, Forex
Prize typeCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merchTrophies or merch
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)None (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)
Who gets paidPublished before each contestTop 100 each weekTop finishers per division
How winners are rankedFinal account balanceLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.Net return over the contest period
Drawdown rulesNot statedNot confirmedYour own account; losses are real
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Not confirmed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.
Who can enterOpen to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not confirmed.Not confirmed.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredNot confirmedBroker account opening
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountNot confirmedNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)
OperatorDeriv (broker)The5ers (prop firm)WorldCupChampionships.com
Based inVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmedNot confirmed
Not confirmed
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
SourcesDeriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.The5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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