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DetailThe5ers Trading CompetitionWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsBullRush
EntryFree entryPaid entryFree entry, Paid 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 FuturesHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.
AccountSimulatedReal moneySimulated
Account detailsForex demo accountYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits
MarketsForexFutures, ForexNot confirmed
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merchTrophies or merchCash, Prop account, Platform credits
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)Not stated
Who gets paidTop 100 each weekTop finishers per divisionVaries by contest
How winners are rankedLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.Net return over the contest periodDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit target
Drawdown rulesNot confirmedYour own account; losses are realVaries by contest
Trading rulesNot confirmed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not confirmed.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.
KYCNot confirmedBroker account openingKYC required to withdraw cash
Prize withdrawalNot confirmedNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Prizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.
OperatorThe5ers (prop firm)WorldCupChampionships.comBullRush Entertainment LLC
Based inNot confirmedNot confirmedCarson City, Nevada, US
Not confirmed
  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • 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.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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