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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsDeriv Trading CompetitionsXM Competitions
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 FuturesFreeDemo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5.
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner broker$10,000 in virtual fundsVirtual funds in both contests
MarketsFutures, ForexFinancial markets, Synthetic indicesNot confirmed
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)None (free entry)Not stated
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionPublished before each contest100 winners weekly, 10 winners daily
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodFinal account balanceLeaderboard position at the end of the contest
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. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.
KYCBroker account openingFully verified Deriv account requiredNot confirmed
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Cash credited to your Deriv accountDescribed by XM as withdrawable cash
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comDeriv (broker)XM (broker)
Based inNot confirmedVaries by Deriv entityVaries by XM entity
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  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
  • Full contest terms, markets and country eligibility not confirmed.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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