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DetailTralentWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsDeriv Trading Competitions
EntryPaid entryPaid entryFree entry
Entry cost$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthEntry fee per division, plus a minimum starting balance in your own account: $500 for monthly divisions, up to $10,000 for World Cup FuturesFree
AccountSimulatedReal moneySimulated
Account detailsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.Your own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker$10,000 in virtual funds
MarketsForex, US stocksFutures, ForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indices
Prize typeCashTrophies or merchCash
Operator’s cut17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)Not applicable (no prize pool)None (free entry)
Who gets paidTop 30% of entrantsTop finishers per divisionPublished before each contest
How winners are rankedPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantNet return over the contest periodFinal account balance
Drawdown rulesNot statedYour own account; losses are realNot stated
Trading rulesSame position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.Any strategy. Futures and forex divisions.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.
Who can enterMust be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.Not confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.
KYCVeriff identity check before withdrawalBroker account openingFully verified Deriv account required
Prize withdrawalBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Cash credited to your Deriv account
OperatorTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCWorldCupChampionships.comDeriv (broker)
Based inDubai, UAENot confirmedVaries by Deriv entity
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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.
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
SourcesPlatform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Homepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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