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DetailTralentDeriv Trading CompetitionsThe Thunder Trader
EntryPaid entryFree entryPaid entry
Entry cost$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthFree$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per event
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.$10,000 in virtual fundsDemo account. Fighter ($150) and Gladiator ($250) get $100,000, Titan ($500) $250,000 and Legend ($1,000) $300,000 in demo capital.
MarketsForex, US stocksFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex, Crypto
Prize typeCashCashCash
Operator’s cut17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)None (free entry)20% of entry fees
Who gets paidTop 30% of entrantsPublished before each contestTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event size
How winners are rankedPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantFinal account balanceNet P&L at the end of the event
Drawdown rulesNot statedNot statedNo daily or total drawdown limit
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.Daily 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.
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 open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.
KYCVeriff identity check before withdrawalFully verified Deriv account requiredVerification before rewards are paid
Prize withdrawalBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysCash credited to your Deriv accountPaid after verification, usually within 72 hours
OperatorTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCDeriv (broker)LN17 ShapeFuture Limited
Based inDubai, UAEVaries by Deriv entityHong Kong
Not confirmed
  • 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.
  • Rewards are discretionary under the terms and can be withheld, reduced or cancelled.
  • No independent record of reward withdrawals found.
SourcesPlatform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Terms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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