A Qualifying Trade is a fully closed position with at least $300 in realized profit. Everything in the Catalyst Challenge is built around completing them: your level progression, your payouts, and your 30-day window.
Three conditions must all be met:
Condition | What it means |
Fully closed | Every contract on that market must be sold or settled — no open positions remaining on that market |
$300+ realized profit | The combined realized profit on that market must be at least $300 |
Within the current level | The trade must close during your active evaluation period |
What counts as one trade
All activity on a single market — no matter how many times you bought in or partially sold — counts as one trade once the full position is closed.
Example: You buy YES contracts in "Will Ethereum close above $3,000 on June 30?" across three separate entries, then sell in two batches. Once the last contract is sold and your combined realized profit on that market is $300 or more, that entire sequence counts as one qualifying trade.
Why didn't my trade count?
If a trade did not count, check these three things first:
Reason | What to look for |
Profit below $300 | The combined realized profit on that market was less than $300 |
Position not fully closed | You still have open contracts on that market |
Market not yet settled | The event has resolved but your position has not fully settled yet — allow a few minutes |
A trade below $300 profit does not hurt you. It simply does not count toward the level requirement. You can continue trading without penalty.
Where to review your trades
Go to Portfolio → Trade History to review completed trades and their realized results. Your qualifying trade count updates in the top bar as trades settle. If all three conditions appear to be met and the trade still has not counted, contact support with the market name, the date and time you closed the position, and a screenshot of your Trade History.