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DetailTralentDeriv Trading CompetitionsThe5ers Trading Competition
EntryPaid entryFree entryFree entry
Entry cost$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthFreeFree
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.$10,000 in virtual fundsForex demo account
MarketsForex, US stocksFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex
Prize typeCashCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merch
Operator’s cut17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)None (free entry)None (free entry)
Who gets paidTop 30% of entrantsPublished before each contestTop 100 each week
How winners are rankedPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantFinal account balanceLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.
Drawdown rulesNot statedNot statedNot confirmed
Trading rulesSame position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Not confirmed.
Who can enterMust be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not confirmed.
KYCVeriff identity check before withdrawalFully verified Deriv account requiredNot confirmed
Prize withdrawalBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysCash credited to your Deriv accountNot confirmed
OperatorTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCDeriv (broker)The5ers (prop firm)
Based inDubai, UAEVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmed
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  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
SourcesPlatform terms, Website terms, How it works. 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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