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DetailThe5ers Trading CompetitionDeriv Trading CompetitionsWorld Cup Trading Championships
EntryFree entryFree entryPaid entry
Entry costFreeFreeEntry fee per division, plus a minimum starting balance in your own account: $500 for monthly divisions, up to $10,000 for World Cup Futures
AccountSimulatedSimulatedReal money
Account detailsForex demo account$10,000 in virtual fundsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker
MarketsForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesFutures, Forex
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merchCashTrophies or merch
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)None (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)
Who gets paidTop 100 each weekPublished before each contestTop finishers per division
How winners are rankedLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.Final account balanceNet return over the contest period
Drawdown rulesNot confirmedNot statedYour own account; losses are real
Trading rulesNot confirmed.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not confirmed.
KYCNot confirmedFully verified Deriv account requiredBroker account opening
Prize withdrawalNot confirmedCash credited to your Deriv accountNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)
OperatorThe5ers (prop firm)Deriv (broker)WorldCupChampionships.com
Based inNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmed
Not confirmed
  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
SourcesThe5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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