faq

STONKD is a daily fantasy stock and crypto competition platform that makes the markets social, competitive, and interactive. You build a fantasy portfolio using real stocks and crypto, compete against other players, and earn real prize pools based on how your picks perform.

No. STONKD is not a brokerage and does not execute real stock trades. You are not buying or selling actual securities. All contests are simulated and for entertainment purposes only.

STONKD is a skill-based fantasy game, similar to daily fantasy sports. Outcomes are determined by user selections and real market performance, not chance alone. This is in no way gambling.

Not at all. STONKD is designed for beginners and experienced market followers alike. You can play casually or use deeper research to be more competitive. The best players come from all backgrounds.

Unlike long-term stock simulators, STONKD is built for fast-paced competition. It combines the competitive structure of daily fantasy sports with real market data, real prize pools, and strategic power-ups called Boosts that add a skill layer to every contest.

Yes. STONKD uses real-time market data from public exchanges to calculate all contest results. Your portfolio performance reflects what actually happened in the market.

You enter a contest, select a group of stocks or crypto within the contest rules, and track their performance over the contest window. Rankings are based on portfolio performance, and top players win prizes depending on the contest format.

STONKD offers free daily stock contests, weekly performance competitions, private group contests, and 24/7 crypto contests. Contest lengths vary from 30 minutes to a full trading week. There is always a contest open.

Contest lengths vary. Some contests last 30 minutes and others run a full day or trading week. Crypto contests run around the clock with no market hours restrictions.

Yes. STONKD allows you to create private group contests and challenge your friends directly. Invite your group, set the stakes, and see who the best analyst is.

Boosts are strategic power-ups that let you adjust your portfolio during a contest. You can use a Boost to double a position's return, offset an underperformer, or apply other tactical adjustments. In some contests, a Boost serves as your entry fee instead of cash.

The Campus Showdown is a weekly school-vs-school competition. Every Free Daily Stock Contest you enter contributes your portfolio return to your school's cumulative score. The top-performing school at Friday close wins the weekly trophy and a $100 prize split among all players who competed for that school.

No. STONKD offers free-to-play contests as well as paid entry contests. The Free Daily Stock Contest costs nothing to enter and pays out real prize pools. You can start without spending anything.

Depending on the contest, prizes include cash and Boost bundles. Cash prizes are paid out directly to your account balance and can be withdrawn.

Yes. If you win a cash prize, you can withdraw your balance directly to your payment method on file.

Yes. Contest prize winnings are considered taxable income. If your net winnings exceed $600 in a calendar year, STONKD will issue a 1099-MISC form for tax reporting purposes. We recommend consulting a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Yes, STONKD is available in every state.

You must be at least 18 years old to use STONKD. Age verification is required during account setup.

Yes. STONKD uses industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit and at rest to protect your personal and financial information.