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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsDeriv Trading CompetitionsThe Thunder Trader
EntryPaid entryFree entryPaid 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 FuturesFree$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per event
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker$10,000 in virtual fundsDemo account. Fighter ($150) and Gladiator ($250) get $100,000, Titan ($500) $250,000 and Legend ($1,000) $300,000 in demo capital.
MarketsFutures, ForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex, Crypto
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)None (free entry)20% of entry fees
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionPublished before each contestTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event size
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodFinal account balanceNet P&L at the end of the event
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot statedNo daily or total drawdown limit
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.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 enterNot confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Not open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.
KYCBroker account openingFully verified Deriv account requiredVerification before rewards are paid
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Cash credited to your Deriv accountPaid after verification, usually within 72 hours
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comDeriv (broker)LN17 ShapeFuture Limited
Based inNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entityHong Kong
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  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Rewards are discretionary under the terms and can be withheld, reduced or cancelled.
  • No independent record of reward withdrawals found.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Terms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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