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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsTralentBullRush
EntryPaid entryPaid 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 Futures$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthHourly 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 brokerSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.Contest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits
MarketsFutures, ForexForex, US stocksNot confirmed
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)Not stated
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionTop 30% of entrantsVaries by contest
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantDepends 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.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.
KYCBroker account openingVeriff identity check before withdrawalKYC required to withdraw cash
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Bank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCBullRush Entertainment LLC
Based inNot confirmedDubai, UAECarson City, Nevada, US
Not confirmed
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
  • 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.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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