{"format":"opendoc-document","version":1,"url":"https://docs.upscale.trade/introduction/about_upscale","title":"About Upscale","description":"The Upscale Web3 prop trading platform: how it works, key parameters, mission and values","kind":"article","locale":"en","inLanguage":"en","lastModified":"2026-10-02T19:27:56+03:00","revision":"7f9fe6972176cac44116ee8d1d3ee146984358993e0cb1b6a6bc2c3627a4c05b","section":{"title":"Documentation","url":"https://docs.upscale.trade"},"representations":{"html":"https://docs.upscale.trade/introduction/about_upscale","markdown":"https://docs.upscale.trade/introduction/about_upscale.md","json":"https://docs.upscale.trade/introduction/about_upscale.json"},"translations":{"en":"https://docs.upscale.trade/introduction/about_upscale","ru":"https://docs.upscale.trade/ru/vvedenie/o-proekte-upscale","es":"https://docs.upscale.trade/es/introduccion/about_upscale_es"},"breadcrumbs":[{"title":"What is Prop Trading","url":"https://docs.upscale.trade"},{"title":"About Upscale","url":"https://docs.upscale.trade/introduction/about_upscale"}],"headings":[{"depth":2,"id":"key-parameters","title":"Key parameters"},{"depth":2,"id":"mission","title":"Mission"},{"depth":2,"id":"values","title":"Values"}],"markdown":"---\ntitle: \"About Upscale\"\ndescription: \"The Upscale Web3 prop trading platform: how it works, key parameters, mission and values\"\nicon: circle-info\npublished: true\n---\n\n<div align=\"center\">\n\n<img src=\"img/UpScale banner.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n</div>\n\n**Upscale** is a next-generation Web3 prop trading platform. A trader proves their skills in a challenge — on a trading account with a defined notional amount, risk limits and rules — and then moves to a funded account, where payouts are calculated from trading results.\n\nThe project exists so that traders can earn from their skills while risking only the cost of participation rather than their own funds. Every operation, from opening trades to monitoring the portfolio, is available both in the web version and in Telegram.\n\n## Key parameters\n\n| Parameter | Value |\n|---|---|\n| Account size | from $5,000 to $200,000 |\n| Combined funded notional | up to $400,000 across simultaneously open accounts |\n| Trader's profit share | 80%, with an upgrade to 90% |\n| Challenge formats | Basic, Accelerated, Turbo |\n| Asset categories | Crypto, RWA (Forex, Commodities, Indices), ALL |\n| Identity verification | no KYC required |\n| Payment for a challenge | crypto, bank card, Telegram Stars |\n| Payouts | USDT on-chain on TON, Base and BSC |\n| Price source | independent price oracle |\n| Trading terminal | TradingView-based |\n| Access | web version and Telegram app |\n\nFormat parameters and the cost of participation are listed on the [Getting Started](Getting_Started.md) page; the full range of instruments is on the [Trading Assets](Trading_Assets.md) page.\n\n## Mission\n\nUpscale is building an environment where traders can test and scale a strategy without committing personal funds beyond the cost of participation. The aim is to make prop trading more accessible, more transparent and more technically advanced: clear rules, predictable settlement terms and no hidden charges.\n\n## Values\n\n<table data-view=\"cards\"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Accessibility</strong></td><td>A low barrier to entry: no KYC, and costs limited to the price of participation — none of your own funds sit on the trading account</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fairness</strong></td><td>Rules, limits and fees are published in the documentation, with no hidden conditions</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Support</strong></td><td>Learning materials, analytics and a demo account for practising a strategy</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Technology</strong></td><td>On-chain payouts, an independent price oracle, a TradingView terminal and AI-based optimisation tools</td></tr></tbody></table>\n","text":"Upscale is a next generation Web3 prop trading platform. A trader proves their skills in a challenge — on a trading account with a defined notional amount, risk limits and rules — and then moves to a funded account, where payouts are calculated from trading results. The project exists so that traders can earn from their skills while risking only the cost of participation rather than their own funds. Every operation, from opening trades to monitoring the portfolio, is available both in the web version and in Telegram. Key parameters Parameter Value Account size from $5,000 to $200,000 Combined funded notional up to $400,000 across simultaneously open accounts Trader's profit share 80%, with an upgrade to 90% Challenge formats Basic, Accelerated, Turbo Asset categories Crypto, RWA (Forex, Commodities, Indices), ALL Identity verification no KYC required Payment for a challenge crypto, bank card, Telegram Stars Payouts USDT on chain on TON, Base and BSC Price source independent price oracle Trading terminal TradingView based Access web version and Telegram app Format parameters and the cost of participation are listed on the Getting Started page; the full range of instruments is on the Trading Assets page. Mission Upscale is building an environment where traders can test and scale a strategy without committing personal funds beyond the cost of participation. The aim is to make prop trading more accessible, more transparent and more technically advanced: clear rules, predictable settlement terms and no hidden charges. Values Accessibility A low barrier to entry: no KYC, and costs limited to the price of participation — none of your own funds sit on the trading account Fairness Rules, limits and fees are published in the documentation, with no hidden conditions Support Learning materials, analytics and a demo account for practising a strategy Technology On chain payouts, an independent price oracle, a TradingView terminal and AI based optimisation tools"}