# Points By trading on Helix, users can earn points based on a proprietary calculation of trading volume, products traded, and platform loyalty. This program rewards users who contribute to Helix’s ongoing success. The points program was officially announced on December 11, 2024. Historical protocol usage was also taken into account, enabling loyal users to earn additional bonus points. Season 1 ended at 0900 UTC on July 16, 2025. Active, loyal users may continue to earn bonus points in the future. Users are ranked by their accrued points and sorted into categories such as White Belt and Orange Belt. Every trader on Helix begins as a White Belt and can level up with regular use of the protocol. These categories currently follow a bell curve model, where the most elite active users achieve the highest ranks. Additional ranking categories may be introduced in the future. The criteria for earning points is updated regularly to ensure that genuine engagement with Helix is rewarded the most. Points are tracked daily, weekly, and in total on the points dashboard. Helix reserves the right to modify point distributions at its sole discretion, without advance notice. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.helixapp.com/points.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.