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Kuest leaderboards showcase the platform’s top traders based on profit, volume, and performance. Compete with other traders and track your ranking across different categories and time periods.

Leaderboard Overview

Access the leaderboard from the main navigation menu. The leaderboard displays:
  • Top traders by profit or volume
  • Trader rankings with medals for top 3
  • Trader profiles and stats
  • Biggest wins sidebar
  • Your personal ranking (when logged in)

Leaderboard Types

Profit Leaderboard

Ranked by realized profit and loss:
  • Total PnL: Sum of all closed positions
  • Only realized gains/losses: Open positions not included
  • Positive or negative: Can have negative PnL
  • Most competitive: True measure of trading skill
Example:
1. 🥇 TopTrader: +$12,456
2. 🥈 ProfitPro: +$8,234
3. 🥉 WinningWay: +$6,789

Volume Leaderboard

Ranked by total trading volume:
  • Combined buy + sell volume: All trades counted
  • Always positive: No negative values
  • Activity measure: Shows most active traders
  • Includes all trades: Win or lose
Example:
1. 🥇 VolumeKing: $125,000
2. 🥈 TradeQueen: $98,500
3. 🥉 ActiveTrader: $76,200
You can toggle between Profit and Volume leaderboards using the buttons at the top of the page.

Time Periods

View leaderboards across different timeframes:

Today

  • Performance in the last 24 hours
  • Resets daily at midnight UTC
  • Shows daily active traders
  • Fast-moving rankings

This Week

  • Performance in the current week
  • Monday through Sunday
  • Resets weekly
  • Medium-term consistency

This Month

  • Performance in the current calendar month
  • Resets on the 1st of each month
  • Shows monthly consistency
  • More stable rankings

All Time

  • Lifetime performance
  • Since account creation
  • Most prestigious ranking
  • Harder to change position
Use shorter time periods (Today, This Week) to compete even if you’re new to the platform.

Category Filters

Filter leaderboards by market category: Available Categories
  • All Categories (default)
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Crypto
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Science & Tech
See which traders excel in specific verticals and compete in your area of expertise.

Leaderboard Features

Trader Profiles

Each leaderboard entry shows:
  • Rank: Position on the leaderboard
  • Profile: Avatar and username
  • Profit: Total realized PnL (Profit view)
  • Volume: Total trading volume (Volume view)
  • Medal: Gold, silver, or bronze for top 3
Verified Badges
  • Some traders have verified badges
  • Indicates verified identity
  • Adds credibility to profile

Your Ranking

When logged in, you’ll see your personal position:
  • Pinned at bottom: Stays visible while scrolling
  • Your stats: Rank, profit, and volume
  • Quick reference: Compare to others
  • Jump to position: Click to scroll to your rank

Search Traders

Find specific traders:
  • Search by username
  • Real-time filtering
  • Fuzzy matching
  • Clear search to reset

Biggest Wins

The sidebar showcases the biggest wins for the selected time period:

Win Information

Each entry displays:
  • Rank: Position in biggest wins
  • Trader: Profile with avatar
  • Market: Which market they won on
  • Entry: Amount invested
  • Payout: Amount received
  • Profit: Net gain from the trade
Example:
1. BigWinner | US Election
   $500 → $2,500
   Profit: +$2,000

Biggest Wins Filters

Biggest wins update based on:
  • Selected time period (Today, Week, Month, All Time)
  • Selected category filter
  • Automatically refreshes
Click on any trader profile to view their full trading history and public positions.

Pagination

Navigate through leaderboard pages:
  • 20 traders per page: Manageable page size
  • Page numbers: Jump to specific page
  • Previous/Next: Navigate sequentially
  • Infinite pages: View as many as needed

Rankings & Medals

Top 3 Positions

Special recognition for top traders: Gold Medal (1st Place)
  • 🥇 Displayed on profile
  • Most prestigious position
  • Shown in leaderboard and profile
Silver Medal (2nd Place)
  • 🥈 Second place recognition
  • High achievement
  • Visible badge
Bronze Medal (3rd Place)
  • 🥉 Third place honor
  • Top tier performance
  • Special highlighting

Rank Changes

Rankings update in real-time:
  • After each trade settles
  • When markets resolve
  • As traders redeem shares
  • Visible within seconds

How Rankings Are Calculated

Profit Rankings

Included:
  • Sold positions (realized PnL)
  • Redeemed winning shares
  • Merged shares
Not Included:
  • Open positions
  • Unrealized PnL
  • Deposits/withdrawals
Formula:
Total Realized PnL = Sum of all closed positions

Volume Rankings

Included:
  • All buy transactions
  • All sell transactions
  • Market orders and limit orders
Not Included:
  • Deposits/withdrawals
  • Share merges
  • Redemptions
Formula:
Total Volume = Sum(buy amounts) + Sum(sell amounts)

Competitive Strategy

Climbing the Ranks

For Profit Leaderboard:
  • Focus on win rate over volume
  • Take high-confidence positions
  • Exit losing positions quickly
  • Hold winners to resolution
For Volume Leaderboard:
  • Trade frequently
  • Use both sides of markets
  • Enter and exit positions actively
  • Build volume through activity

Category Specialization

Become a category expert:
  • Focus on one or two categories
  • Build deep knowledge
  • Compete in category-specific rankings
  • Establish reputation

Time Period Strategy

Daily Leaderboard:
  • Quick trades
  • News-based trading
  • High activity
Weekly Leaderboard:
  • Medium-term positions
  • Multiple markets
  • Consistent activity
Monthly Leaderboard:
  • Sustained performance
  • Portfolio management
  • Strategic positions
All-Time Leaderboard:
  • Long-term consistency
  • Compound growth
  • Risk management

Public Profiles

Click any leaderboard trader to view:
  • Public trading history
  • Win/loss record
  • Active positions (if public)
  • Markets won
  • Total volume and PnL

Privacy Settings

Control your profile visibility:
  • Public: Anyone can view your stats
  • Private: Only you see detailed info
  • Configure in settings

Mobile Leaderboard

Full functionality on mobile:
  • Swipe to switch between profit/volume
  • Responsive table design
  • Same filters and search
  • Your ranking pinned at bottom

Leaderboard Updates

Real-Time Updates

Leaderboards update continuously:
  • New trades affect rankings immediately
  • Market resolutions update profit
  • Redemptions count toward PnL
  • Live refresh (no reload needed)

Connection Status

Connection indicator shows:
  • 🟢 Connected: Real-time updates
  • 🟡 Reconnecting: Temporary interruption
  • 🔴 Disconnected: No live updates

Leaderboard Best Practices

Consistency Over Bursts

  • Steady performance beats occasional big wins
  • Risk management is key
  • Don’t chase rankings unsustainably
  • Focus on long-term growth

Learn From Top Traders

  • Study their public trades
  • See which markets they trade
  • Observe their timing
  • Understand their strategies

Set Realistic Goals

  • Start with category rankings
  • Focus on shorter time periods
  • Celebrate small milestones
  • Compare to your past performance

Leaderboard Rewards

While there are no automatic prizes, leaderboard success offers:
  • Recognition: Status in the community
  • Reputation: Known as a skilled trader
  • Following: Others may copy your strategies
  • Opportunities: Potential partnerships or sponsorships
Some trading competitions or special events may offer rewards for leaderboard performance. Check announcements for details.

Verification

All leaderboard data is verifiable:
  • Backed by on-chain transactions
  • View transaction history
  • Audit any trader’s performance
  • Cannot be manipulated

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