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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsBullRush
EntryFree entryPaid entryFree entry, Paid entry
Entry costFreeEntry fee per division, plus a minimum starting balance in your own account: $500 for monthly divisions, up to $10,000 for World Cup FuturesHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.
AccountSimulatedReal moneySimulated
Account details$10,000 in virtual fundsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesFutures, ForexNot confirmed
Prize typeCashTrophies or merchCash, Prop account, Platform credits
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)Not stated
Who gets paidPublished before each contestTop finishers per divisionVaries by contest
How winners are rankedFinal account balanceNet return over the contest periodDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit target
Drawdown rulesNot statedYour own account; losses are realVaries by contest
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.
Who can enterOpen to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not confirmed.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredBroker account openingKYC required to withdraw cash
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Prizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.
OperatorDeriv (broker)WorldCupChampionships.comBullRush Entertainment LLC
Based inVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmedCarson City, Nevada, US
Not confirmed
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • 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.
SourcesDeriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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