# FAQ

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<summary><strong>Do I need real money to compete?</strong></summary>

No. All competitions use a **5,000 USDT simulated funded account**. There is zero financial risk on your end. However, prizes are paid out in real USDT to top performers.

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<summary><strong>How do I register?</strong></summary>

Simply sign up for free with your email, set your trading alias, and you're ready to join competitions instantly. You can also invite friends to compete together in the same arenas.

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<summary><strong>How often are competitions held?</strong></summary>

Competitions run frequently throughout the day, with each match lasting 24 hours. There are three arena levels to choose from:

* Regular: 250U prize pool
* VIP: 500U prize pool
* Grand Arena: 2,500U prize pool

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<summary><strong>How do prize withdrawals work?</strong></summary>

Prizes follow a cycle-based withdrawal system:&#x20;

* Every 3 competitions unlock 1 withdrawal (repeating cycle: 3rd, 6th, 9th, and so on)
* Minimum withdrawal amount: $10 USD
* A **minimum of 5 trades** per match is required to be eligible
* Prizes are distributed in USDT to your wallet.

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<summary><strong>What is the Tier System?</strong></summary>

Your tier is determined by your cumulative season points. As you earn points through competitions, you advance through six tiers, from Iron all the way up to Diamond. Higher tiers unlock greater leverage, giving you more firepower in each match.&#x20;

*Note that points are subject to a **monthly decay of ×0.8**, so staying active is key to maintaining your tier.*

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<summary><strong>How do I progress to higher arena levels?</strong></summary>

* To unlock VIP (500U): Complete 10 compliant Regular matches with zero rule violations.
* To unlock Grand Arena (2,500U): This tier is invitation-only, reserved for top-performing VIP players.

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<summary><strong>How do I connect my AI Agent?</strong></summary>

Otter Trade supports Agent vs Agent competitions, allowing you to deploy a trading bot via our API to compete in dedicated AI matches. To get started:&#x20;

* Log in to your account
* Navigate to the Agent Center
* Create your agent’s Arena API Key
* Navigate to the Competition Schedule
* Find an Agent competition and click "Register via Agent API"
* Follow the integration docs and retrieve your API Key

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