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DetailThe Thunder TraderDeriv Trading CompetitionsThe5ers Trading Competition
EntryPaid entryFree entryFree entry
Entry cost$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per eventFreeFree
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsDemo account. Fighter ($150) and Gladiator ($250) get $100,000, Titan ($500) $250,000 and Legend ($1,000) $300,000 in demo capital.$10,000 in virtual fundsForex demo account
MarketsForex, CryptoFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex
Prize typeCashCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merch
Operator’s cut20% of entry feesNone (free entry)None (free entry)
Who gets paidTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event sizePublished before each contestTop 100 each week
How winners are rankedNet P&L at the end of the eventFinal account balanceLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.
Drawdown rulesNo daily or total drawdown limitNot statedNot confirmed
Trading rulesDaily events need 4 closed trades, weekly events 3 sessions and 6 closed trades. Max size per tier: 2 to 20 forex lots, $50,000 to $500,000 crypto notional. EAs and bots allowed.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Not confirmed.
Who can enterNot open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not confirmed.
KYCVerification before rewards are paidFully verified Deriv account requiredNot confirmed
Prize withdrawalPaid after verification, usually within 72 hoursCash credited to your Deriv accountNot confirmed
OperatorLN17 ShapeFuture LimitedDeriv (broker)The5ers (prop firm)
Based inHong KongVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmed
Not confirmed
  • Rewards are discretionary under the terms and can be withheld, reduced or cancelled.
  • No independent record of reward withdrawals found.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
SourcesTerms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.The5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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