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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsBullRushDeriv Trading Competitions
EntryPaid entryFree entry, Paid entryFree entry
Entry costEntry fee per division, plus a minimum starting balance in your own account: $500 for monthly divisions, up to $10,000 for World Cup FuturesHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.Free
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits$10,000 in virtual funds
MarketsFutures, ForexNot confirmedFinancial markets, Synthetic indices
Prize typeTrophies or merchCash, Prop account, Platform creditsCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)Not statedNone (free entry)
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionVaries by contestPublished before each contest
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit targetFinal account balance
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realVaries by contestNot stated
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.
KYCBroker account openingKYC required to withdraw cashFully verified Deriv account required
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Prizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.Cash credited to your Deriv account
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comBullRush Entertainment LLCDeriv (broker)
Based inNot confirmedCarson City, Nevada, USVaries by Deriv entity
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  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Markets offered not confirmed from official pages.
  • Prop account prizes follow BullRush’s separate prop terms, which are not covered here.
  • No independent record of cash withdrawals found.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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