01 / Paper Trading
Practice buying and selling stocks with $100,000 in virtual cash. Master the markets through guided lessons, quizzes, and a gamified leaderboard — all without risking a single real dollar.
Invite-only early access is available for approved members on the standard Free tier.
Built for students at universities across the country
02 / Platform
A complete simulated trading environment — live charts, structured lessons, behavioral journaling, classroom tools for instructors, and competitive leaderboards.
Trade US equities with $100,000 in virtual cash. Market and limit orders, real-time charts, and positions — without any financial risk.
21 structured lessons covering market basics, candlestick charts, position sizing, earnings reports, cognitive biases, stop losses, and market cycles.
Earn XP for every lesson completed and trade placed. Unlock achievements and level up your profile.
03 / Method
Sign up in under a minute. Accept the simulation disclaimer and you'll start with $100,000 in virtual cash.
Step 1
Onboarding takes under 60 seconds — pick a display name and you're funded.
Trade real stocks with virtual money. Complete lessons, earn XP, and track your portfolio performance over time.
Step 2
Open the trade dashboard, place market or limit orders, then journal your thesis for the cycle.
04 / Pricing
Soft-launch cohorts can join on the standard Free tier while we collect launch feedback. Paid subscriptions will open after invite-only rollout.
Invite-only members receive the standard Free tier while we collect launch feedback. Premium upgrades remain gated until paid plans open.
“I finally understand how earnings reports and candlestick charts work — without blowing up a real portfolio. The streaks and leaderboards make it addictive in the best way.”
Jordan M.
Finance student · Early access member
05 / FAQ
Short answers to the questions we get most often. Reach out if anything below is unclear.
PaperTrade Academy is a simulation platform. No real securities are bought or sold. No real money is ever at risk. Simulated results do not predict real trading outcomes. This platform does not constitute investment advice. Full disclaimer →
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Compete on daily P&L, weekly ROI, and all-time XP boards. University rankings for campus bragging rights.
Build a study habit with daily learning streaks. Premium users receive monthly streak shields.
Position-size limits and daily loss caps keep your simulation grounded in responsible habits.
Create campus groups, assign lessons, monitor progress, and run private simulated competitions.
Log your entry thesis and reflect on every exit. Discover behavioral patterns in how emotion shapes your results.
Compete with classmates and other students. Unlock achievements, earn badges, and share your highlights.
Step 3
Daily P&L, weekly ROI, all-time XP, and university-specific boards — updated every minute.
