> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thevolumeterminal.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thevolumeterminal.com/campaigns/campaign-types.md).

# Campaign Types

Volume Terminal supports a variety of campaign models, each designed to fit different trading styles and liquidity goals. Campaigns can be configured by distribution methods, bonus structures, and duration types.

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### Reward Distribution Models

The core of a campaign is how the rewards are split among participants. There are two primary distribution methods:

#### 1. Proportional Distribution (Share-of-Pie)

In a proportional campaign, rewards are distributed based on your percentage contribution to the total eligible volume generated during the epoch.

* **The Math**: Your Reward= Total Eligible Campaign Volume / Your Eligible Volume​ × Prize Pool
* **Key Features**:
  * **Max Reward Slots**: The maximum number of traders eligible for payouts (e.g., top 100). If left unlimited, all participating traders receive their share.
  * **Epoch Rollover**: If the target volume is not fully met, remaining rewards are handled based on the campaign settings:
    * *Roll to Next*: Pushed to the next epoch's prize pool.
    * *Distribute Evenly*: Split among qualified participants.
    * *Burn*: Returned to the campaign treasury.

#### 2. Ranked Distribution (Leaderboard Tiers)

In a ranked campaign, rewards are tied to your final position on the leaderboard at the end of the epoch.

The prize pool is divided into specific percentages per rank bracket (e.g., Rank 1: 30%, Rank 2: 15%, Rank 3-10: 20% split, Rank 11-50: 35% split).

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### Campaign Duration & Epochs

Campaigns are split into temporal cycles called **Epochs** to keep competition fresh and give all traders regular opportunities to win.

| Cadence             | Description                                     | Payout Frequency                 |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| **Daily**           | 24-hour sprints starting at a set UTC time.     | Daily settlement.                |
| **Weekly**          | 7-day trading periods.                          | Weekly settlement.               |
| **Single / Custom** | One continuous campaign from start to end date. | Single payout at campaign close. |

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### Growth Engine & Bonus Mechanics

Many campaigns include dynamic bonuses to incentivize volume milestones across the whole campaign. These are added to the base prize pool.

#### Type 1: Ladder Level Bonuses

Traders unlock incremental bonuses by reaching cumulative volume milestones within the campaign.

* *Example*:
  * **Level 1**: $100K Volume :arrow\_forward: +$100 Reward
  * **Level 2**: $500K Volume :arrow\_forward: +$500 Reward
  * **Level 3**: $1M Volume :arrow\_forward: +$1,200 Reward

#### Type 2: Fixed Increment Bonuses

Earn a fixed reward for every fixed increment of volume you generate.

* *Example*: Earn +$10 for every $50,000 in volume, up to a Maximum Bonus Cap of $500.

#### Bonus Allocation

* **Grand Prize**: Bonus rewards are aggregated and distributed to the top traders at the end of the entire campaign.
* **Epoch Spread**: Bonus rewards are distributed at the end of the active epoch in which they were unlocked.

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### Specialized Incentive Mechanics

#### 1. Lucky Draw Raffle

A random draw that awards extra prizes to participants who meet basic trading activity requirements. This allows retail traders with smaller capital to win significant rewards without needing to compete with institutional whales on volume.

* **Eligibility Requirements**:
  * **Min Volume to Qualify**: Generate a minimum total volume (e.g., $5,000) during the epoch.
  * **Daily Streak**: Trade on a minimum number of consecutive days (e.g., 5 days).

#### 2. Hall of Fame (Grand Prize)

High-prestige rewards designated for the absolute top-performing traders at the end of a multi-week campaign. Hall of Fame entries represent significant additional rewards and are featured prominently on the platform.


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