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| Detail | The5ers Trading Competition | Deriv Trading Competitions |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free entry | Free entry |
| Entry cost | Free | Free |
| Account | Simulated | Simulated |
| Account details | Forex demo account | $10,000 in virtual funds |
| Markets | Forex | Financial markets, Synthetic indices |
| Prize type | Cash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merch | Cash |
| Operator’s cut | None (free entry) | None (free entry) |
| Who gets paid | Top 100 each week | Published before each contest |
| How winners are ranked | Leaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days. | Final account balance |
| Drawdown rules | Not confirmed | Not stated |
| Trading rules | Not confirmed. | At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed. |
| Who can enter | Not confirmed. | Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize. |
| KYC | Not confirmed | Fully verified Deriv account required |
| Prize withdrawal | Not confirmed | Cash credited to your Deriv account |
| Operator | The5ers (prop firm) | Deriv (broker) |
| Based in | Not confirmed | Varies by Deriv entity |
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| Sources | The5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026. | Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026. |
| Visit | Visit The5ers | Visit Deriv |