Hourly
A rated format that runs 1 hour, with leverage up to 20×. First place carries 25 points, the base unit of the scale.
25points for first place
1 hourfrom start to bell
20×maximum leverage
Points by place
Format weight × place share, before field strength.
| Place | Share | Points before field strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | 25 |
| 2 | 65% | 16.25 |
| 3 | 45% | 11.25 |
| 4 | 35% | 8.75 |
| 5 | 28% | 7 |
| 6 | 22% | 5.5 |
| 7 | 18% | 4.5 |
| 8 | 15% | 3.75 |
| 9 | 13% | 3.25 |
| 10 | 11% | 2.75 |
| 11–15 | 8% | 2 |
| 16–20 | 5% | 1.25 |
| 21 and below | 3% | 0.75 |
Field strength then scales each figure by the rating of the opponents, the share of verified traders and the size of the field. See §4 of the standard.
What it means for a record
How this format moves a trader up the scale.
A single Hourly win carries 25 points before field strength. Reaching Silver, which starts at 150 PWR, takes 6 such wins, or a mix of places across formats.
Every trader who finishes a Hourly tournament earns a share of its weight, so the format adds to a record even without a top place. The full ladder of formats is on the formats page.