A trading competition based on the Trading Score (TS, %) ranks participants according to the percentage of TS they earn during the competition. This metric reflects how effectively a trader grows their invested capital without using leverage.
What is Trading Score?
Trading Score (TS, %) is a performance metric that allows you to assess the profitability of your trades. It compares the total amount received from the sale of assets (after deducting commissions) with the amount spent on their purchase. Or vice versa, if it is a short position, you sell first and then buy. This helps to accurately determine the actual income from trading without taking into account leverage.
The formula for Trading Score
Where:
Explanation:
- Σ Sell — total value of all sell transactions
- Σ Buy — total value of all buy transactions
- Σ Fees — total value of fees paid
- - 1 is used to relate the indicator to the entire position
This metric gives a clear view of how profitable your trading was — regardless of borrowed funds or account balance changes.
How TS Works in Trading Competitions?
Let’s look at an example with multiple positions combined:
User’s Trades During the Competition:
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Total Sell Amounts: 919,001.65 USDT
Total Fees Paid: 555.76 USDT - Total Buy Amounts: 929,632.33 USDT
TS Calculation:
So, despite high trading volumes, the user ended with a negative TS, meaning their trades returned slightly less than what was initially invested.
Example TS Calculations per Position
1. Long Position
- Buy: 260.78 USDT
- Sell: 258.36 USDT
- Fees: 0.16 USDT
- TS: −0.99%
2. Short Position
- Buy: 332,849.54 USDT
- Sell: 317,283.38 USDT
- Fees: 195.04 USDT
- TS: −4.74%
3. Short Position
- Buy: 512,372.40 USDT
- Sell: 515,371.00 USDT
- Fees: 308.32 USDT
- TS: +0.53%
4. Short Micro Position
- Buy: 88.6 USDT
- Sell: 88.9 USDT
- Fees: 0.18 USDT
- TS: +0.14%
5. Abstract Long
- Buy: 84,061 USDT
- Sell: 86,000 USDT
- Fees: 52.06 USDT
- TS: +2.24%
Conclusion
The Trading Score metric emphasizes trading efficiency over aggressive strategies or large volumes. Success in TS-based competitions comes down to making precise, well-timed trades, minimizing fees, and avoiding unnecessary transactions. The more accurately you buy and sell, the higher your score — and the better your chances of climbing the leaderboard.
FAQ
How often is TS updated?
Your TS is recalculated at least every 30 minutes based on your executed orders, including fees.
Does TS include leverage?
No. TS is a raw measure of your trading outcome without leverage. It focuses only on your buy/sell effectiveness.
What happens if I open and close many positions?
All your positions will be summed. A few poorly managed trades can reduce your overall TS, so strategic execution is key.
Can I track my TS in real-time?
Yes, TS is displayed on the competition leaderboard and updates automatically.
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