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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsXM CompetitionsDeriv Trading Competitions
EntryPaid entryFree entry, Paid 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 FuturesDemo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5.Free
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerVirtual funds in both contests$10,000 in virtual funds
MarketsFutures, ForexNot confirmedFinancial markets, Synthetic indices
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)Not statedNone (free entry)
Who gets paidTop finishers per division100 winners weekly, 10 winners dailyPublished before each contest
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodLeaderboard position at the end of the contestFinal account balance
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot confirmedNot stated
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Not confirmed.At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not confirmed. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.Open to anyone, but you need a fully verified Deriv account to claim a prize.
KYCBroker account openingNot confirmedFully verified Deriv account required
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Described by XM as withdrawable cashCash credited to your Deriv account
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comXM (broker)Deriv (broker)
Based inNot confirmedVaries by XM entityVaries by Deriv entity
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  • Annual entry fee shown only as a pricing table; confirm at sign-up.
  • Full contest terms, markets and country eligibility not confirmed.
  • Prize amounts change with each contest.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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