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| Detail | XM Competitions | Deriv Trading Competitions |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free entry, Paid entry | Free entry |
| Entry cost | Demo Weekly is free. The Daily Arena costs $5. | Free |
| Account | Simulated | Simulated |
| Account details | Virtual funds in both contests | $10,000 in virtual funds |
| Markets | Not confirmed | Financial markets, Synthetic indices |
| Prize type | Cash | Cash |
| Operator’s cut | Not stated | None (free entry) |
| Who gets paid | 100 winners weekly, 10 winners daily | Published before each contest |
| How winners are ranked | Leaderboard position at the end of the contest | Final account balance |
| Drawdown rules | Not confirmed | Not stated |
| Trading rules | Not confirmed. | At least 4 active trading days. Bots and EAs not allowed. |
| Who can enter | 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. |
| KYC | Not confirmed | Fully verified Deriv account required |
| Prize withdrawal | Described by XM as withdrawable cash | Cash credited to your Deriv account |
| Operator | XM (broker) | Deriv (broker) |
| Based in | Varies by XM entity | Varies by Deriv entity |
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| Sources | XM Competitions page. Checked 10 Oct 2026. | Deriv trading competitions and FAQ. Checked 10 Oct 2026. |
| Visit | Visit XM | Visit Deriv |