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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsDeriv Trading CompetitionsBullRush
EntryPaid entryFree entryFree entry, Paid 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 FuturesFreeHourly contests are free. Daily, weekly and monthly contests are free or cost $5, $10 or $50.
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker$10,000 in virtual fundsContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits
MarketsFutures, ForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesNot confirmed
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)None (free entry)Not stated
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionPublished before each contestVaries by contest
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodFinal account balanceDepends on the contest: highest profit, profit factor, win rate, winning streak or first to hit a profit target
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot statedVaries by contest
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.
KYCBroker account openingFully verified Deriv account requiredKYC required to withdraw cash
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Cash credited to your Deriv accountPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comDeriv (broker)BullRush Entertainment LLC
Based inNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entityCarson City, Nevada, US
Not confirmed
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • 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.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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