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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsTralent
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$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length
AccountSimulatedReal moneySimulated
Account details$10,000 in virtual fundsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesFutures, ForexForex, US stocks
Prize typeCashTrophies or merchCash
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)
Who gets paidPublished before each contestTop finishers per divisionTop 30% of entrants
How winners are rankedFinal account balanceNet return over the contest periodPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrant
Drawdown rulesNot statedYour own account; losses are realNot stated
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.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 confirmed.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredBroker account openingVeriff identity check before withdrawal
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Bank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business days
OperatorDeriv (broker)WorldCupChampionships.comTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLC
Based inVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmedDubai, UAE
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  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • 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.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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