Trading Credits

Trading Credits (TCs) are non-withdrawable funds provided by the platform that let you place real trades without using your own capital. While the credits themselves can't be withdrawn, any profit you make with them is fully yours to keep.

How Trading Credits Work

Here’s a breakdown of how TCs behave and what you can expect:

1. Non-Withdrawable by Design

TCs are meant for trading only. You cannot withdraw them, transfer them to another account, or convert them into actual tokens. They are not “real funds” in a custodial sense, but they act like funds when placing trades.

2. Blended Into Your Balance

You won’t see a separate line item for Trading Credits in your wallet or UI. Instead, your balance will appear as a single number which may include a TC portion. This is intentional, it simplifies the trading experience and allows the system to allocate funds as needed without manual input.

For example, if you have $200 in real funds and $100 in Trading Credits, your available balance will show as $300. You can trade using the full $300, but only the $200 is withdrawable

3. Profits Are Yours

If you make a profit while trading with Trading Credits, that profit becomes part of your withdrawable balance, even if the position was funded partially or entirely with credits. You can trade using TCs and still walk away with real, withdrawable earnings.

4. Losses Are Limited

If you take a loss while trading with Trading Credits, that loss is deducted only from the credit itself. Your deposited funds are never affected. Once the credits are used up, they disappear, and you don’t owe anything further. No matter how much you lose while using TCs, your own money stays completely safe.

5. 30-Day Inactivity Expiry

Trading Credits are not permanent. If your account shows no activity (no trades, deposits, or withdrawals) for 30 consecutive days, any remaining TCs will be automatically removed. This ensures credits are used by active participants and aren’t hoarded indefinitely.

How to Receive Trading Credits

There are a few pathways through which users might be granted TCs:

1. Referral Campaigns

Certain referral codes like KOL referral codes include Trading Credits as a signup incentive. These are usually time-limited and announced through official VDEX channels like Twitter, Discord, or email newsletters.

2. Platform Rewards & Compensation

VDEX may issue TCs as a reward for participation in events, feedback programs, or community contributions. In some cases, TCs are also used as goodwill compensation if a user is affected by a technical issue or disruption.

Common Questions

Can I request Trading Credits?

No. Trading Credits are issued automatically at the platform’s discretion and cannot be requested manually.

Can I choose whether to use them?

Not directly. Since TCs are merged with your overall balance, they’re used automatically during trades. There is currently no setting to opt out of using them.

Will I be notified when I receive TCs?

Yes. Users typically receive a platform notification or email when credits are granted. If part of a referral campaign, you’ll see confirmation during onboarding or in the announcement.

Summary

Feature

Description

Profit from Trades

✅ Profits made using Trading Credits are fully withdrawable

Withdrawable

❌ Trading Credits themselves cannot be withdrawn

Visible Separately

❌ Not shown separately; blended into your total balance

Losses Affect Real Funds

✅ No, your own funds are unaffected—only the credit is reduced

Expires After

❌ Credits are removed after 30 days of inactivity

How to Get It

✅ Granted through referral campaigns, community rewards, or in some cases, platform-issued compensation

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