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DetailThe5ers Trading CompetitionDeriv Trading CompetitionsBullRush
EntryFree entryFree entryFree entry, Paid entry
Entry costFreeFreeHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsForex demo account$10,000 in virtual fundsContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits
MarketsForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesNot confirmed
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merchCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)None (free entry)Not stated
Who gets paidTop 100 each weekPublished before each contestVaries by contest
How winners are rankedLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.Final account balanceDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit target
Drawdown rulesNot confirmedNot statedVaries by contest
Trading rulesNot confirmed.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.
KYCNot confirmedFully verified Deriv account requiredKYC required to withdraw cash
Prize withdrawalNot confirmedCash credited to your Deriv accountPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.
OperatorThe5ers (prop firm)Deriv (broker)BullRush Entertainment LLC
Based inNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entityCarson City, Nevada, US
Not confirmed
  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • 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.
SourcesThe5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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