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DetailTralentThe Thunder Trader
EntryPaid entryPaid entry
Entry cost$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per event
AccountSimulatedSimulated
Account detailsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.Demo account. Fighter ($150) and Gladiator ($250) get $100,000, Titan ($500) $250,000 and Legend ($1,000) $300,000 in demo capital.
MarketsForex, US stocksForex, Crypto
Prize typeCashCash
Operator’s cut17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)20% of entry fees
Who gets paidTop 30% of entrantsTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event size
How winners are rankedPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantNet P&L at the end of the event
Drawdown rulesNot statedNo daily or total drawdown limit
Trading rulesSame position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.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.Not open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.
KYCVeriff identity check before withdrawalVerification before rewards are paid
Prize withdrawalBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysPaid after verification, usually within 72 hours
OperatorTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCLN17 ShapeFuture Limited
Based inDubai, UAEHong 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.
  • 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.Terms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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