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DetailThe5ers Trading CompetitionWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsDeriv Trading Competitions
EntryFree entryPaid entryFree 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 FuturesFree
AccountSimulatedReal moneySimulated
Account detailsForex demo accountYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker$10,000 in virtual funds
MarketsForexFutures, ForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indices
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merchTrophies or merchCash
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)None (free entry)
Who gets paidTop 100 each weekTop finishers per divisionPublished before each contest
How winners are rankedLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.Net return over the contest periodFinal account balance
Drawdown rulesNot confirmedYour own account; losses are realNot stated
Trading rulesNot confirmed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.
KYCNot confirmedBroker account openingFully verified Deriv account required
Prize withdrawalNot confirmedNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Cash credited to your Deriv account
OperatorThe5ers (prop firm)WorldCupChampionships.comDeriv (broker)
Based inNot confirmedNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entity
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  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
SourcesThe5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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