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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsThe Thunder TraderTralent
EntryFree entryPaid entryPaid entry
Entry costFree$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per event$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account details$10,000 in virtual fundsDemo account. Fighter ($150) and Gladiator ($250) get $100,000, Titan ($500) $250,000 and Legend ($1,000) $300,000 in demo capital.Simulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex, CryptoForex, US stocks
Prize typeCashCashCash
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)20% of entry fees17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)
Who gets paidPublished before each contestTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event sizeTop 30% of entrants
How winners are rankedFinal account balanceNet P&L at the end of the eventPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrant
Drawdown rulesNot statedNo daily or total drawdown limitNot stated
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Daily events need 4 closed trades, weekly events 3 sessions and 6 closed trades. Max size per tier: 2 to 20 forex lots, $50,000 to $500,000 crypto notional. EAs and bots allowed.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.
Who can enterOpen to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredVerification before rewards are paidVeriff identity check before withdrawal
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountPaid after verification, usually within 72 hoursBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business days
OperatorDeriv (broker)LN17 ShapeFuture LimitedTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLC
Based inVaries by Deriv entityHong KongDubai, UAE
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  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Rewards are discretionary under the terms and can be withheld, reduced or cancelled.
  • No independent record of reward withdrawals found.
  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
SourcesDeriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Terms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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