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DetailThe5ers Trading CompetitionWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsTralent
EntryFree entryPaid entryPaid 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 Futures$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length
AccountSimulatedReal moneySimulated
Account detailsForex demo accountYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.
MarketsForexFutures, ForexForex, US stocks
Prize typeCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merchTrophies or merchCash
Operator’s cutNone (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)
Who gets paidTop 100 each weekTop finishers per divisionTop 30% of entrants
How winners are rankedLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.Net return over the contest periodPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrant
Drawdown rulesNot confirmedYour own account; losses are realNot stated
Trading rulesNot confirmed.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not confirmed.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.
KYCNot confirmedBroker account openingVeriff identity check before withdrawal
Prize withdrawalNot confirmedNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Bank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business days
OperatorThe5ers (prop firm)WorldCupChampionships.comTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLC
Based inNot confirmedNot confirmedDubai, UAE
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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.
  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
SourcesThe5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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