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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsXM CompetitionsThe Thunder Trader
EntryPaid entryFree entry, Paid entryPaid 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.$150, $250, $500 or $1,000 per event
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerVirtual funds in both contestsDemo account. Fighter ($150) and Gladiator ($250) get $100,000, Titan ($500) $250,000 and Legend ($1,000) $300,000 in demo capital.
MarketsFutures, ForexNot confirmedForex, Crypto
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)Not stated20% of entry fees
Who gets paidTop finishers per division100 winners weekly, 10 winners dailyTop 3% to 35% of entrants, depending on event size
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodLeaderboard position at the end of the contestNet P&L at the end of the event
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot confirmedNo daily or total drawdown limit
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Not confirmed.Daily events need 4 closed trades, weekly events 3 sessions and 6 closed trades. Max size per tier: 2 to 20 forex lots, $50,000 to $500,000 crypto notional. EAs and bots allowed.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not confirmed. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.Not open to residents of Hong Kong, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington or sanctioned countries.
KYCBroker account openingNot confirmedVerification before rewards are paid
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Described by XM as withdrawable cashPaid after verification, usually within 72 hours
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comXM (broker)LN17 ShapeFuture Limited
Based inNot confirmedVaries by XM entityHong Kong
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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.
  • Rewards are discretionary under the terms and can be withheld, reduced or cancelled.
  • No independent record of reward withdrawals found.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Terms and Conditions (updated 20 May 2026). Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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