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DetailWorld Cup Trading ChampionshipsXM CompetitionsTralent
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.$20 to $500, depending on market and tournament length
AccountReal moneySimulatedSimulated
Account detailsYour own real-money futures or forex account, held with its partner brokerVirtual funds in both contestsSimulated trading. Tournaments last 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day or 1 week.
MarketsFutures, ForexNot confirmedForex, US stocks
Prize typeTrophies or merchCashCash
Operator’s cutNot applicable (no prize pool)Not stated17% or 20% of entry fees (Tralent’s pages conflict)
Who gets paidTop finishers per division100 winners weekly, 10 winners dailyTop 30% of entrants
How winners are rankedNet return over the contest periodLeaderboard position at the end of the contestPercentage P&L, with the same position size allowance for every entrant
Drawdown rulesYour own account; losses are realNot confirmedNot stated
Trading rulesAny strategy. Futures and forex divisions.Not confirmed.Same position size allowance for every entrant. Free practice tournaments pay no money.
Who can enterNot confirmed.Not confirmed. Which XM entity serves you depends on your country.Must be 18+. Not open to residents of FATF-listed countries, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Syria or Venezuela.
KYCBroker account openingNot confirmedVeriff identity check before withdrawal
Prize withdrawalNot applicable (trophies, no cash prize)Described by XM as withdrawable cashBank wire (minimum $50) or USDT (5 USDT fee), up to 5 business days
OperatorWorldCupChampionships.comXM (broker)Tralent Online Gaming Services Co. LLC
Based inNot confirmedVaries by XM entityDubai, UAE
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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.
  • Tralent’s own pages list two different fees, 17% and 20%. Confirm the current figure before you enter.
  • No independent record of withdrawals found.
SourcesHomepage, 2026 entry page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026.Platform terms, Website terms, How it works. Checked 10 Oct 2026.
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