# Eligibilities and Rules

Every competition on Otter Trade follows a standardized set of trading rules. Understanding these rules ensures your participation counts toward prizes, points, and compliant match credit.

## Minimum Trades

You must complete at least 5 trades per match to qualify for prizes, season points, and compliant match credit. Matches where you complete fewer than 5 trades will not count toward your withdrawal cycle or VIP progression.

## Single Position

Only one position is allowed at a time. You must fully close your current position before opening a new one. This applies throughout the entire match.

## Trading Fee

A **fee of 0.05% per trade is applied** on a one-sided basis. This fee is deducted from your simulated balance and is factored into your final results.

## Ranking Metric 

Players are ranked by return rate, which is your P\&L percentage relative to your funded account balance. This rewards strategic, well-timed trades over raw volume or luck.

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