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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsTralentWorld Cup Trading Championships
EntryFree entryPaid entryPaid entry
Entry costFree$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthEntry 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 fundsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.Your own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex, US stocksFutures, Forex
Prize typeCashCashTrophies or merch
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)Not applicable (no prize pool)
Who gets paidPublished before each contestTop 30% of entrantsTop finishers per division
How winners are rankedFinal account balancePercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantNet return over the contest period
Drawdown rulesNot statedNot statedYour own account; losses are real
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.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.
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 confirmed.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredVeriff identity check before withdrawalBroker account opening
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)
OperatorDeriv (broker)Tralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCWorldCupChampionships.com
Based inVaries by Deriv entityDubai, UAENot confirmed
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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.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
SourcesDeriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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