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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsTralentThe Thunder Trader
EntryFree entryPaid entryPaid entry
Entry costFree$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per event
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account details$10,000 in virtual fundsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.Demo account. Fighter ($150) and Gladiator ($250) get $100,000, Titan ($500) $250,000 and Legend ($1,000) $300,000 in demo capital.
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex, US stocksForex, Crypto
Prize typeCashCashCash
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)20% of entry fees
Who gets paidPublished before each contestTop 30% of entrantsTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event size
How winners are rankedFinal account balancePercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantNet P&L at the end of the event
Drawdown rulesNot statedNot statedNo daily or total drawdown limit
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.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.
Who can enterOpen to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.Not open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredVeriff identity check before withdrawalVerification before rewards are paid
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysPaid after verification, usually within 72 hours
OperatorDeriv (broker)Tralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCLN17 ShapeFuture Limited
Based inVaries by Deriv entityDubai, UAEHong Kong
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  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
  • Rewards are discretionary under the terms and can be withheld, reduced or cancelled.
  • No independent record of reward withdrawals found.
SourcesDeriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Terms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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