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DetailDeriv Trading CompetitionsXM CompetitionsTralent
EntryFree entryFree entry, Paid entryPaid entry
Entry costFreeDemo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5.$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account details$10,000 in virtual fundsVirtual funds in both contestsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.
MarketsFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesNot confirmedForex, US stocks
Prize typeCashCashCash
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not stated17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)
Who gets paidPublished before each contest100 winners weekly, 10 winners dailyTop 30% of entrants
How winners are rankedFinal account balanceLeaderboard position at the end of the contestPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrant
Drawdown rulesNot statedNot confirmedNot stated
Trading rulesAt least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Not confirmed.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. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.
KYCFully verified Deriv account requiredNot confirmedVeriff identity check before withdrawal
Prize withdrawalCash credited to your Deriv accountDescribed by XM as withdrawable cashBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business days
OperatorDeriv (broker)XM (broker)Tralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLC
Based inVaries by Deriv entityVaries by XM entityDubai, UAE
Not confirmed
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Full contest terms, markets and country eligibility not confirmed.
  • 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.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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