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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsTralentXM Competitions
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 lengthDemo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5.
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.Virtual funds in both contests
MarketsFutures, ForexForex, US stocksNot confirmed
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
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 entrants100 winners weekly, 10 winners daily
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrantLeaderboard position at the end of the contest
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot statedNot confirmed
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.Not confirmed.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.Not confirmed. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.
KYCBroker account openingVeriff identity check before withdrawalNot confirmed
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Bank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business daysDescribed by XM as withdrawable cash
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comTralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLCXM (broker)
Based inNot confirmedDubai, UAEVaries by XM 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.
  • Full contest terms, markets and country eligibility not confirmed.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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