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DetailTralentDeriv Trading CompetitionsXM Competitions
EntryPaid entryFree entryFree entry, Paid entry
Entry cost$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthFreeDemo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5.
AccountSimulatedSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.$10,000 in virtual fundsVirtual funds in both contests
MarketsForex, US stocksFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesNot confirmed
Prize typeCashCashCash
Operator’s cut17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)None (free entry)Not stated
Who gets paidTop 30% of entrantsPublished before each contest100 winners weekly, 10 winners daily
How winners are rankedPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantFinal account balanceLeaderboard position at the end of the contest
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. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.
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 accountDescribed by XM as withdrawable cash
OperatorTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCDeriv (broker)XM (broker)
Based inDubai, UAEVaries by Deriv entityVaries by XM entity
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.
  • Full contest terms, markets and country eligibility not confirmed.
SourcesPlatform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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