Paper Mode
The safest way to learn trading — with zero risk.
Recommended for beginners! Paper Mode is the default for new users and the best way to start your trading journey.
What is Paper Mode?
Paper Mode combines learning resources with hands-on practice through paper trading. You get all the benefits of real trading experience without risking any actual money.
Features
👻 Paper Trading
Trade with a virtual portfolio of $10,000:
Paper buy 0.5 BTCYour trades execute at real market prices, but no actual funds are used.
📚 Educational Explanations
Mayson provides detailed explanations for every concept:
You: What’s a limit order?
Mayson: A limit order is an order to buy or sell at a specific price or better.
Example: If Bitcoin is at $43,000 and you place a limit buy at $40,000, the order will only execute if BTC drops to $40,000 or lower.
Key Benefits:
- Control over entry/exit prices
- No surprises with execution price
- May not execute if price never reaches your level
Comparison to Market Orders:
| Order Type | Execution | Price Control |
|---|---|---|
| Market | Immediate | None |
| Limit | When price reached | Full |
Would you like to try placing a paper limit order to practice?
🎯 Learning Challenges
Work through trading challenges:
Show me trading challengesStart the beginner challenge📊 Performance Tracking
Track your learning progress:
Show my paper trading statsSee your win rate, average returns, and improvement over time.
What You Can Do
| Action | Available |
|---|---|
| Paper trade crypto | ✅ Yes |
| Check real prices | ✅ Yes |
| Set price alerts | ✅ Yes |
| Research assets | ✅ Yes |
| Learn concepts | ✅ Yes |
| Real trades | ❌ No |
| DCA plans | ❌ No (paper only) |
Getting Started
Enable Paper Mode
If not already enabled:
Switch to Paper modeStart Paper Trading
Start paper tradingYou’ll receive $10,000 in virtual funds.
Make Your First Trade
Buy 0.1 BTC with virtual moneyTrack Performance
How am I doing?Learning Resources
Ask Questions
Explain DCA strategyWhat is market cap?How do stop-losses work?Get Recommendations
What should a beginner know about crypto?What are common trading mistakes?Transitioning to Real Trading
When you feel ready:
- Connect an Exchange — Setup guide here
- Switch to Co-Pilot Mode — Say “Switch to Co-Pilot mode”
- Start Small — Begin with small amounts
- Use Mayson’s Guidance — Ask for help anytime
Mayson’s Tip: Don’t rush to real trading! Many successful traders spend weeks or months in Paper Mode first. The skills you develop here will help you avoid costly mistakes later.
Resetting Your Progress
Want to start fresh?
Reset my paper portfolioThis resets your virtual balance to $10,000.
Ready for more control? Learn about Co-Pilot Mode →