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.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/kuestcom/prediction-market/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
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
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
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
Category Filters
Filter leaderboards by market category: Available Categories- All Categories (default)
- Politics
- Sports
- Crypto
- Entertainment
- Business
- Science & Tech
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
- 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
Biggest Wins Filters
Biggest wins update based on:- Selected time period (Today, Week, Month, All Time)
- Selected category filter
- Automatically refreshes
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
- 🥈 Second place recognition
- High achievement
- Visible badge
- 🥉 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
- Open positions
- Unrealized PnL
- Deposits/withdrawals
Volume Rankings
Included:- All buy transactions
- All sell transactions
- Market orders and limit orders
- Deposits/withdrawals
- Share merges
- Redemptions
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
- 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
- Medium-term positions
- Multiple markets
- Consistent activity
- Sustained performance
- Portfolio management
- Strategic positions
- 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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