XP System Overview
PerpCord features a Trader Level system that rewards consistent trading activity. Every trade you place earns you XP (experience points), which accumulates to increase your Trader Level over time.
Unlike badges and coin balances, your Trader Level never resets - it persists forever as a measure of your lifetime trading activity on PerpCord.
How XP Works
Earning XP
You earn XP through multiple activities in PerpCord:
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|
| Place a trade | +10 XP |
| Spin the wheel (free or paid) | +5 XP |
| Complete an easy quest | +10 XP |
| Complete a medium quest | +20 XP |
| Complete a hard quest | +30 XP |
Daily XP Cap
To encourage consistent daily play rather than grinding sessions, there’s a daily cap on XP earnings:
- Daily Cap: 300 XP per day
- All sources combined: Trades, wheel spins, and quests all count toward the same cap
Once you hit the daily cap, you can still trade and complete activities normally - you just won’t earn additional XP until the next day. The cap resets at midnight UTC.
Spread your trading across multiple days to maximize your XP gains! Consistent daily activity is more rewarding than occasional bursts.
Trader Levels
Your Trader Level is calculated from your lifetime XP using a quadratic formula. This means early levels come quickly, but higher levels require increasingly more XP.
Level Progression
| Level | Total XP Required | Trades to Reach |
|---|
| 1 | 75 XP | 8 trades |
| 2 | 300 XP | 30 trades |
| 3 | 675 XP | 68 trades |
| 4 | 1,200 XP | 120 trades |
| 5 | 1,875 XP | 188 trades |
| 10 | 7,500 XP | 750 trades |
| 15 | 16,875 XP | 1,688 trades |
| 20 | 30,000 XP | 3,000 trades |
| 25 | 46,875 XP | 4,688 trades |
| 50 | 187,500 XP | 18,750 trades |
The formula is: Level = floor(sqrt(XP / 75))This means each level requires progressively more XP than the last, making higher levels a true mark of dedication.
XP to Next Level
To calculate how much XP you need for the next level:
For example:
- Level 5 requires 75 x 25 = 1,875 XP total
- Level 6 requires 75 x 36 = 2,700 XP total
- So going from Level 5 to 6 needs 825 additional XP (83 trades)
Checking Your Level
Use /perp profile to see your current Trader Level, including:
- Your current level
- Total lifetime XP
- Progress toward the next level
- Daily XP earned today
- Daily XP remaining until cap
Key Features
Persistence
Your Trader Level is one of the few stats that never resets:
- Survives monthly game resets
- Survives full balance resets
- Accumulates forever as proof of your trading history
Fair Progression
The XP system is designed to be fair:
- Win or lose - every trade earns XP
- Daily cap - prevents grinding advantages
- No shortcuts - XP can only be earned through trading
Activity Indicator
Your Trader Level serves as a quick indicator of how active you’ve been:
- Low levels = newer or casual players
- High levels = dedicated, long-term traders
- Very high levels = true PerpCord veterans
A high Trader Level shows other players that you’re an experienced trader who has been active in the game for a long time!
Tips for Leveling Up
- Trade daily - Hit the 300 XP cap each day for maximum progression
- Don’t skip days - Consistent daily activity beats occasional bursts
- Complete quests - Quests give bonus XP (10/20/30 for easy/medium/hard) plus coins
- Spin the wheel - Each spin gives +5 XP, so don’t forget your daily free spin
- Diversify activities - Mix trades, quests, and wheel spins to maximize daily XP
