How to Start a KuCoin Challenge

2 min. readlast update: 02.07.2026

Step 1 — Log in

  1. Go to KuCoin Futures Trading: https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/
  2. Click "Log In".
  3. Select Log in via Sub-Account (as shown in the screenshot).
  4. Enter the Sub-Account login and password.
  5. You can find these credentials in your Era Trade dashboard → My Challenges.

 

Step 2 — Enter the Trading Password

After logging in, KuCoin will ask for a Trading Password.

  • This is a 6-digit code.
  • You can find it in your Era Trade dashboard → My Challenges.

 

Step 3 — Enable Trial Funds

Before you start trading, make sure:

  • Use Trial Funds is enabled
  • The Trial Funds amount matches your challenge conditions

Important:

  • Do not activate any other promo codes.
  • Do not trade with real funds.
  • The entire challenge (at any stage) must be completed only using Trial Funds.

 

Step 4 — Start trading

From this point, you can use KuCoin Futures trading normally:

  • Set leverage up to 1:20
  • Trade Isolated or Cross margin
  • Customize the chart for your workflow
  • Trade any of the 184 available assets

It works like a regular exchange — but without risking your own capital.



Important rules (must follow)

In your KuCoin Sub-Account, it is strictly prohibited to:

  • Change any settings not related to trading
  • Change profile/account settings
  • Use trading bots
  • Trade futures using trial funds

Any violation may result in: 

  • Account ban
  • Challenge termination
  • Account closure with no refund of the participation fee

Funded stage note:
Even at the Funded stage, you will receive a Trial Funds account — not real capital.
The company uses copy trading and API keys to manage and control risk on the real master account.



 

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