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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsDeriv Trading CompetitionsThe5ers Trading Competition
EntryPaid entryFree 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 FuturesFreeFree
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker$10,000 in virtual fundsForex demo account
MarketsFutures, ForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits, Trophies or merch
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)None (free entry)None (free entry)
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionPublished before each contestTop 100 each week
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodFinal account balanceLeaderboard position. Recent contests ran for 6 days.
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot statedNot confirmed
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Not confirmed.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not confirmed.
KYCBroker account openingFully verified Deriv account requiredNot confirmed
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Cash credited to your Deriv accountNot confirmed
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comDeriv (broker)The5ers (prop firm)
Based inNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entityNot confirmed
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  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Prize split per position and full contest rules not confirmed.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.The5ers trading competition page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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