> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chartfidocs.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chartfidocs.xyz/chartfi-arena/trading-rules.md). # Trading Rules ChartFi Arena is designed to create a fair, competitive, and skill-based trading environment for every participant. Every trader competes under the same conditions using identical virtual starting capital and real-time market prices. Success is determined by discipline, strategy, and consistent execution - not luck. *** ## 💵 Starting Balance Every participant begins each weekly competition with: **$1,000 Virtual Trading Balance** All traders receive the exact same starting balance to ensure a level playing field. Balances are reset at the beginning of every new weekly competition. *** ## 📈 Tradable Markets ChartFi Arena currently supports selected financial markets, including: • 🥇 Gold (XAU/USD) • 💱 Major Forex Pairs • 📊 Selected Indices *(Future Expansion)* Additional markets may be introduced as the platform evolves. *** ## ⚖️ Position Limits To encourage disciplined trading and responsible risk management, the following limits apply: ✅ Minimum Lot Size: **0.01** ✅ Maximum Lot Size: **1.00** ✅ Maximum One Open Position Per Trading Pair These rules help create a fair competitive environment while reducing unnecessary risk. *** ## ⏰ Competition Schedule Every Arena season follows the same schedule. 🟢 Starts: **Monday - 00:00 UTC** 🔴 Ends: **Friday - 18:00 UTC** Competitions conclude before the weekend market close to ensure consistent results. *** ## 🧠 Fair Play ChartFi Arena is built around integrity. Every participant competes under the same rules. The use of exploits, manipulation, or any attempt to gain an unfair advantage may result in disqualification from the current competition or future Arena events. Our objective is to reward genuine trading skill. *** ## 🏆 Winning the Arena At the conclusion of each competition, trader rankings are determined by: **Highest Final Account Equity** The Top 10 traders receive **$CHART** rewards and earn championship points toward the Monthly Championship. *** ## 🌟 Skill Over Luck ChartFi Arena rewards consistency rather than gambling. Successful traders are expected to demonstrate: 📈 Strong Risk Management 📊 Disciplined Execution 🧠 Strategic Decision Making ⏳ Patience Every trade matters. Every decision counts. The best traders rise to the top. ### **Trade. Compete. Win.** --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.chartfidocs.xyz/chartfi-arena/trading-rules.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.