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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsThe Thunder Trader
EntryFree entryPaid entryPaid 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 Futures$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per event
AccountSimulatedReal moneySimulated
Account details$10,000 in virtual fundsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerDemo 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 indicesFutures, ForexForex, Crypto
Prize typeCashTrophies or merchCash
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)20% of entry fees
Who gets paidPublished before each contestTop finishers per divisionTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event size
How winners are rankedFinal account balanceNet return over the contest periodNet P&L at the end of the event
Drawdown rulesNot statedYour own account; losses are realNo daily or total drawdown limit
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.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.Not confirmed.Not open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredBroker account openingVerification before rewards are paid
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Paid after verification, usually within 72 hours
OperatorDeriv (broker)WorldCupChampionships.comLN17 ShapeFuture Limited
Based inVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmedHong Kong
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  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • 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.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Terms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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