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DetailTralentDeriv Trading CompetitionsWorld Cup Trading Championships
EntryPaid entryFree entryPaid entry
Entry cost$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthFreeEntry fee per division, plus a minimum starting balance in your own account: $500 for monthly divisions, up to $10,000 for World Cup Futures
AccountSimulatedSimulatedReal money
Account detailsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.$10,000 in virtual fundsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker
MarketsForex, US stocksFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesFutures, Forex
Prize typeCashCashTrophies or merch
Operator’s cut17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)None (free entry)Not applicable (no prize pool)
Who gets paidTop 30% of entrantsPublished before each contestTop finishers per division
How winners are rankedPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantFinal account balanceNet return over the contest period
Drawdown rulesNot statedNot statedYour own account; losses are real
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.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.
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 requiredBroker account opening
Prize withdrawalBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysCash credited to your Deriv accountNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)
OperatorTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCDeriv (broker)WorldCupChampionships.com
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.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
SourcesPlatform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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