FREQUENTLY ASKED
FAQ
Short answers to the questions players ask most.
Is this real money?
No. Every euro on screen is virtual. There is no deposit, no payout, no KYC. Cupital is a free, account-only side-game for the 2026 World Cup.
How do I sign up?
Tap Sign up and pick whatever's easiest — email, a one-tap magic link, or your Google or Apple account. You'll get €200,000 in play money and 100 shares in every one of the 48 national teams, instantly.
Why no real money?
Three reasons. (1) Trust — we want offices and communities to play the same game without barriers. (2) Skill — without payouts, the leaderboard rewards reading the tournament well, not bankroll size. (3) Regulation — pure play-money sidesteps the KYC and licensing hurdles that block prediction markets in the EU.
How are prices set?
You do — you and everyone else playing. A team wins, fans pile in, the price climbs; they stumble, it drops. No bookmaker, no algorithm picking the odds — just the crowd's live read of the tournament, which is exactly what makes calling it early so satisfying. More in [How pricing works](/how-pricing-works).
What happens when my team is eliminated?
All of your shares are bought back automatically at the team's **buyback value** — the floor of the round it reached (€25 out of the group, up to €300 for a beaten finalist) — and credited to your cash balance. It's a fixed number set by how far the team got, not the last trade. The team's open order book is cancelled, and you cannot trade an eliminated team.
Can I lose all my money?
You can lose all your virtual money, yes — and that is part of the game. But there is no real deposit at risk. You can keep playing your remaining cash; the leaderboard will rank you accordingly.
When does the tournament start?
The group stage kicks off on June 11, 2026 — sign up now so your €200,000 is ready before the first whistle. The market follows the tournament through the knockout rounds to the final.
Will this actually teach me how trading works?
Yes — that's half the point. Cupital runs on the same core mechanics as real markets: an order book, bids and asks, spreads, timing your entry and your exit. You learn by doing it, with play money, so a bad call costs you nothing but a few places on the leaderboard. It's the safest way there is to build real market instinct.
How do I report a bug or share feedback?
Use the feedback button on any page once you're signed in — it reaches us directly, and we read every message.
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