Rules and Trading Objectives
Every rule is published open-source and enforced automatically by the protocol. What you see here is exactly how Hyperscaled operates.
The Hyperscaledchallenge is one step. Rules are consistent across all account sizes.
| Rule | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Profit Target | 10% of starting account balance |
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% — account equity cannot drop more than 5% from the day's opening equity at any point during the day |
| EOD Trailing Loss Limit | 5% — end-of-day equity cannot drop more than 5% from the end-of-day high water mark |
| Time Limit | None — but 30 consecutive days of inactivity will result in elimination |
| Challenge Phases | 1 |
| Trading Day Reset | 00:00 UTC |
| News Trading | Allowed |
| Minimum Trading Days | None |
| Consistency Criteria | None |
| Weekend Trading | Allowed |
| Tradable Pairs | 60 predefined pairs across crypto, commodities, indices, and stocks — see full list on the rules page |
Breaching either drawdown rule results in immediate challenge termination. You may re-register at any time.
There are 60 tradable pairs across crypto, commodities, indices, and stocks. Although you can trade any pair on Hyperliquid, only these 60 predefined pairs are tracked and counted toward your scaledtrading performance.
Crypto (31)
Commodities (7)
Indices (3)
Stocks (19)
Hyperscaled mirrors a trader's Hyperliquid positions by replicating each position's target portfolio weight. HL trades are never blocked or modified — Hyperscaledonly adjusts what it copies on its own side.
Hyperscaledenforces two independent weight limits when tracking:
- Per-pair limit— max exposure to a single trade pair. When HL exposure is above the limit, the copied position is capped at the limit; subsequent HL changes in that pair are only mirrored once HL exposure crosses back below the limit.
- Portfolio limit— max aggregate exposure across all tracked positions. When the portfolio is at the limit, any further increase is clipped to remaining portfolio headroom, or skipped if no headroom exists. Headroom frees up when an existing position is reduced.
All limits are enforced automatically by the platform. HL is the source of truth — Hyperscaledmirrors HL as closely as its limits allow, and resumes tracking as soon as weight exposure re-enters the allowed range.
Weight Tiers by Account Size
| Starting Account Size | Challenge Weight Tier | Funded Weight Tier |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | A | B |
| $5,000 | A | B |
| $10,000 | A | B |
| $25,000 | A | B |
| $50,000 | A | B |
| $100,000 | A | B |
| $200,000 | — | C |
| $300,000 | — | C |
| $400,000 | — | C |
Weight Limits by Tier
| Weight Tier | Per-Pair Limit | Portfolio Limit |
|---|---|---|
| A | 50% | 200% |
| B | 100% | 200% |
| C | 150% | 300% |
Order Fills
Hyperscaled tracks trade executions, not pending orders. Open limit orders do not appear in your Hyperscaledaccount until they fill on Hyperliquid. Once a fill occurs:
- Market orders — mirrored at a price simulated from Hyperliquid's live L2 orderbook, walking the book to compute the average fill price for the Hyperscaledorder size. This reflects realistic execution under current liquidity and may differ from your actual Hyperliquid fill price.
- Limit orders— mirrored at the original limit price, with zero slippage (subject to change in future versions).
Weight Definition
Each position's weight is its notional value(not margin) expressed as a percentage of your total HL account value — including perpetual account equity (margin + unrealized PnL) and available spot balance.
Weighting by notional ensures Hyperscaled replicates your portfolio-level returns, not just your trading actions. For a given notional, the leverage or margin used on Hyperliquid has no effect on what Hyperscaled mirrors. Hyperscaled places no restrictions on your Hyperliquid trading, including leverage and margin mode choice. Note that higher leverage still increases liquidation risk on Hyperliquid itself. If a position is liquidated on Hyperliquid, it is also closed in your Hyperscaled account.
5-Second Cooldown
Your Hyperscaled account mirrors each Hyperliquid fill immediately, subject to a 5-second cooldown between consecutive updates. If multiple fills occur within 5 seconds, only the first is mirrored immediately; once the cooldown expires, Hyperscaledreads your latest cumulative HL position and applies a single update reflecting the net result — regardless of how many fills happened in between.
The following costs are applied to your Hyperscaledaccount, consistent with real trading on Hyperliquid.
| Rule | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Transaction Fees | 0.045% for market orders, 0.015% for limit orders |
| Slippage | Market orders: simulated from Hyperliquid’s live L2 orderbook to replicate real market conditions. Limit orders: zero slippage, filled at the original limit price (subject to change). |
| Funding | Settled every hour using Hyperliquid’s actual settled funding rate. When the rate is positive, longs pay and shorts receive. When negative, longs receive and shorts pay. |
Once you pass the challenge, your scaled account is activated immediately. These rules apply for the duration of your scaled trading.
| Rule | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 8% from the day's opening equity |
| EOD Trailing Loss Limit | 8% from end-of-day high water mark |
| Profit Target | None — no profit target on scaled accounts |
| Payout Cycle | Monthly |
| Profit Split | 100% — Hyperscaled takes 0%, including on scaled accounts |
| Inactivity | 30 consecutive days with no trades results in account elimination |
| Account Breach Consequence | Funded account is closed. You may re-enter the challenge at any time. |
Consistent performance on your scaledaccount unlocks access to progressively larger account sizes, up to a maximum of $400K. Scaling is automatic and based on performance thresholds — no application required, no additional fees.
Qualifications for Scaling
To qualify for an account size increase:
- 5% quarterly return on current account size
- All-time Sharpe ratio greater than 1
Scaling occurs at the end of the quarter in which qualifications are met.
Qualifications for 25% Bonus
Receive a 25% bonus based on realized PnL over the quarter:
- 2% quarterly return
- All-time Sharpe ratio greater than 1
All accounts ($5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, and $100K) can scale up to $400K.
| From | To |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $10,000 |
| $10,000 | $25,000 |
| $25,000 | $50,000 |
| $50,000 | $100,000 |
| $100,000 | $200,000 |
| $200,000 | $300,000 |
| $300,000 | $400,000 |
Not every risk leads to disqualification. Here is what does and does not end your challenge or scaled account.
What causes disqualification
- Breaching the daily loss limit (5% during the challenge / 8% when scaled)
- Breaching the EOD trailing loss limit (5% during the challenge / 8% when scaled)
- Attempting to manipulate challenge performance (wash trading, coordinated cross-account hedging)
- Martingale and martingale-like strategies (progressively increasing position size after losses)
- 30 consecutive days of inactivity (no trades placed)
What does not cause disqualification
- Trading during news events
- Holding positions overnight
- Trading any perpetual available on Hyperliquid — only the 60 predefined pairs are tracked toward your performance
- Taking time off — there is no minimum trading frequency, but 30 days of inactivity results in elimination
- Using algorithmic or automated trading strategies
- Any drawdown within the defined limits
The following behaviors are not blocked or restricted by Hyperscaled, but each may significantly degrade your Hyperscaledperformance. We strongly recommend avoiding them.
Depositing or withdrawing from your HL account while positions are open
Position weights are calculated as a percentage of your total HL account value. Changing this value while positions are open shifts the weight of every open position, which can trigger unintended mirrored trades or produce incorrect position sizes. We recommend flattening or closing all tracked positions before adjusting your HL balance.
Mixing Hyperscaled tracking with unrelated HL trading activity
Hyperscaled only tracks a curated set of liquid perpetuals. Activity outside this set still affects your total HL account value and therefore distorts the weights Hyperscaled sees for tracked pairs. To isolate Hyperscaled from this noise, we strongly recommend using a dedicated wallet or a separate HL subaccount exclusively for Hyperscaled tracking.
High-frequency trading on Hyperliquid
Hyperscaled enforces a 5-second cooldown between updates, and there is inherent latency across HL fill execution, orderbook data updates, and on-chain processing. As a result, HFT-style activity on Hyperliquid is unlikely to be accurately reflected in Hyperscaled. Fills will be consolidated or missed entirely, and your Hyperscaled performance is likely to diverge significantly from your Hyperliquid results.
KYC & Payout Eligibility
KYC is not required to register, trade, or complete the challenge. It is required only to receive a payout.
When your scaledaccount reaches payout eligibility at the end of a 30-day cycle, you will be prompted to complete a brief identity verification to unlock payouts. Payouts are then sent in USDC directly to your connected wallet. The entire payout flow is automated and verifiable onchain.
Protocol Transparency
All rules are enforced programmatically by the Hyperscaledprotocol. There is no back office, no discretionary review committee, and no ability to override outcomes. Any rule changes are published publicly before taking effect.