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# Battle Formats

Three formats, each rewarding a different style.

## Blitz

The default. Fast rounds (3-5 minutes), high intensity. You need to make decisions quickly and size positions aggressively. Favors traders who can read momentum and act on it.

Best for: Quick sessions, learning fast, high-energy competition.

## Elimination

Multiple rounds with bottom-cut elimination after each one. Typically the bottom 25% get cut per round. Survive every round and finish with the best return to win.

Best for: Consistency under pressure. You don't need to be the best every round, just never be the worst.

## Marathon

The longest format. Cumulative scoring across many rounds. No elimination between rounds. Final ranking is based on total performance across the entire session.

Best for: Patient traders who manage risk well over time. One bad round doesn't kill you.

## Format comparison

|               | Blitz      | Elimination | Marathon        |
| ------------- | ---------- | ----------- | --------------- |
| Round length  | 3-5 min    | 5-15 min    | 15-60 min       |
| Rounds        | 1-3        | 3-6         | 5-10+           |
| Elimination   | End only   | Each round  | None            |
| Best strategy | Aggression | Consistency | Risk management |
| Session time  | 5-15 min   | 20-60 min   | 1-3 hours       |


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