# How to Play

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Getting started on Otter Trade takes less than a minute. Here's how it works:

* **Sign up:** Create a free account with your email or social login, set your trading alias, and you're in. No deposit, no verification hassle.
* **Register for a competition:** Head to the Schedule page and pick an upcoming match that fits your tier and timing. Registration takes one click.
* **Trade:** When the match goes live, enter the arena and trade with a 5,000U simulated funded account. Read the market, manage your positions, and outperform the field over 24 hours.
* **Win:** Finish in the top 100 to earn real USDT prizes. Every match also earns you season points that push you up the tier ladder, unlocking greater leverage and bigger prize pools along the way.


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