Catalyst is a prediction market trading challenge. You pay a one-time fee to get started, trade a simulated $10,000 balance using live Polymarket market data, and earn fixed cash payouts by completing five levels.
The $10,000 Challenge balance is simulated. The markets, prices, and outcomes are real.
Here's how it works
Pay a one-time fee to purchase the Challenge — no subscription, no monthly charges
Trade real Polymarket events across politics, crypto, sports, economics, and more
Complete qualifying trades at each level while staying within the rules
Pass a level and the payout is automatically added to your Catalyst wallet
Withdraw earned payouts anytime
The five levels and their payouts
Each level requires a set number of Qualifying Trades completed within 30 days. From Level 2 onward, a $500 trailing Max Loss applies.
Level | Qualifying Trades | Max Loss | Payout |
Level 1 | 2 | None | — |
Level 2 | 3 | $500 | — |
Level 3 | 4 | $500 | $50 |
Level 4 | 5 | $500 | $200 |
Level 5 | 8 | $500 | $750 |
Total potential payouts: $1,000
There is no profit split. The payout amounts are fixed and defined before you place a single trade.
Challenge fee: $65 (currently available for $49). Catalyst currently offers one account type. Additional options may be available in the future.
Am I trading with real capital?
No. Your Catalyst account is simulated. Your $10,000 balance is not real money and you are not depositing funds or trading on a live exchange.
What is real | What is simulated |
The market data — live Polymarket events with real-time pricing | Your $10,000 account balance |
The outcomes — markets resolve based on actual real-world results | Your positions and P&L during the evaluation |
The payouts — when you pass a level, you earn real cash | The trading environment itself |