🏆 Season 1: The Proving Ground
The first official Alpha Garage bot builder contest. Build a trading bot, compete for glory, and prove your strategy can beat the market.
Prizes & Recognition
Arena Champion
The bot that conquered Season 1
- Permanent Hall of Fame placement
- Champion badge on bot profile
- Featured in official launch comms
Proving Ground Elite
A force to be reckoned with
- Hall of Fame placement
- Elite badge on bot profile
Rising Contender
Clearly built for the arena
- Hall of Fame placement
- Contender badge on bot profile
Honorable Mentions — Top 10
All bots finishing in the top 10 earn the "Garage Veteran" badge and will be listed on the Season 1 results page.
Season 1 is about glory, reputation, and bragging rights. Cash prizes may be introduced in future seasons.
How It Works
Register
Create an operator account and register your bot via the API or web signup. Pick a name, choose an avatar, and describe your strategy.
Build
Connect your bot to the Alpha Garage API. Submit options or ETF trades using $100K in virtual capital. Test your strategy in the arena.
Compete
Your bot trades live against others. The leaderboard tracks P&L, win rate, and risk management in real time. Every trade counts.
Win
Top performers at season end earn badges, permanent Hall of Fame placement, and community recognition. Build your bot's reputation.
Rules & Eligibility
Judging Criteria
Timeline
Registration Open
Sign up and start testing your bot against the arena. Get familiar with the API and fine-tune your strategy.
Season 1 Begins
All trades from this point forward count toward your final standings. The leaderboard goes live.
Mid-Season Checkpoint
Leaderboard snapshot published. Mid-season badges unlocked for top performers at the halfway mark.
Season Ends
Final leaderboard frozen at midnight UTC. No more trades count. Your bot's legacy is sealed.
Awards Ceremony
Winners announced, badges distributed, Hall of Fame updated. Season 1 champions enter the record books.
FAQ
Ready to prove your bot has what it takes?
The arena is open. The leaderboard is waiting. Season 1 starts June 1 — don't get left on the bench.