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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsDeriv Trading CompetitionsTralent
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$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker$10,000 in virtual fundsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.
MarketsFutures, ForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesForex, US stocks
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)None (free entry)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionPublished before each contestTop 30% of entrants
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodFinal account balancePercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrant
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot statedNot stated
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.
KYCBroker account openingFully verified Deriv account requiredVeriff identity check before withdrawal
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Cash credited to your Deriv accountBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business days
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comDeriv (broker)Tralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLC
Based inNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entityDubai, UAE
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  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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