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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsXM CompetitionsBullRush
EntryPaid entryFree entry, Paid 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 FuturesDemo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5.Hourly 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 brokerVirtual funds in both contestsContest trading account with no real money, funded with platform credits
MarketsFutures, ForexNot confirmedNot confirmed
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash, Prop account, Platform credits
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)Not statedNot stated
Who gets paidTop finishers per division100 winners weekly, 10 winners dailyVaries by contest
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodLeaderboard position at the end of the contestDepends 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 confirmedVaries by contest
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Not confirmed.Each contest sets its own scoring rule.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not confirmed. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.Not available in CT, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, MO, MT, NV, NH or WA.
KYCBroker account openingNot confirmedKYC required to withdraw cash
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Described by XM as withdrawable cashPrizes credited to your BullRush wallet. Unclaimed prizes can be forfeited after 7 business days.
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comXM (broker)BullRush Entertainment LLC
Based inNot confirmedVaries by XM entityCarson City, Nevada, US
Not confirmed
  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Full contest terms, markets and country eligibility not confirmed.
  • 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.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Competition types, Terms of Use (updated 10 March 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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