Competition Rules
Complete guide to Otter Trade arena levels, trading mechanics, prize distribution, and tier system
Arena Levels
Otter Trade uses a three-tier arena system. All players start at Regular and progress through compliant participation. The format is identical across all levels — only the prize pool and access requirements differ.
Competition Overview
Funded Account
Each player receives a 5,000 USD funded account — same for all tiers. No real capital at risk.
Duration
Each match typically lasts 24 hours. The last 3 minutes enter "close-only" mode — no new positions allowed.
Trading Assets
Each match specifies one trading asset (e.g., BTCUSD, Gold, AAPL). Supports crypto, commodities, and stocks.
Leverage
Leverage is determined by tier: Iron 1x → Bronze 1.2x → Silver 1.5x → Gold 2x → Platinum 2.5x → Diamond 3x.
Trading Rules
Minimum Trades
Complete at least 5 trades per match to qualify for prizes, points, and compliant match credit.
Single Position
Only one position at a time. You must close your current position before opening a new one.
Trading Fee
0.05% fee per trade (one-sided), deducted from simulated balance and counted toward final results.
Ranking Metric
Ranked by return rate (PnL% on funded account). Rewards strategic, well-timed trades.
Compliance & Progression
Arena progression is compliance-based, not profit-based. Complete 10 compliant Regular matches with zero violations to unlock VIP. Grand Arena is invitation-only for top VIP performers.
Minimum 5 Trades
Complete at least 5 trades per match.
Reasonable Trade Intervals
Maintain reasonable intervals between opening positions — every trade should be deliberate.
No Martingale
Martingale, loss-averaging, or any gambling-style patterns are strictly prohibited.
No Cheating
No multi-accounting, collusion, exploit abuse, or market manipulation.
Active Participation
Genuine market engagement required — no idle or meaningless filler trades.
Prize Distribution
Prize pool varies by arena level, but distribution percentages are identical across all levels. Top 100 players earn prizes in every match.
Use the tabs above to preview payouts for each arena prize pool. Distribution percentages stay the same across all levels.
Prize Withdrawal
Every 3 competition participations unlocks 1 withdrawal (3rd, 6th, 9th... repeating cycle). Minimum withdrawal: $10 USD. Prizes settled via USDT to your personal wallet (TRC-20 or ERC-20).
Points & Tier System
Earn points based on match ranking. Cumulative points determine your tier. Monthly decay: ×0.8.
Tier Levels
Higher tiers unlock greater leverage, giving you more profit potential in competitions.
Grand Arena
The Grand Arena is the elite tier with a 2,500 USDT prize pool — 10x the Regular match. Access is invitation-only, reserved for top VIP performers who demonstrate exceptional skill and consistency.