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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsTralentDeriv Trading Competitions
EntryPaid entryPaid 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 Futures$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament lengthFree
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.$10,000 in virtual funds
MarketsFutures, ForexForex, US stocksFinancial markets, Synthetic indices
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)None (free entry)
Who gets paidTop finishers per divisionTop 30% of entrantsPublished before each contest
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantFinal account balance
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot statedNot stated
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.
KYCBroker account openingVeriff identity check before withdrawalFully verified Deriv account required
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Bank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysCash credited to your Deriv account
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCDeriv (broker)
Based inNot confirmedDubai, UAEVaries by Deriv entity
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  • 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.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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