The ultimate crypto trading simulator for competitive traders
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CryptoCompete is an open-source cryptocurrency trading simulator where each user starts with €10,000 in virtual funds to trade real cryptocurrencies at live market prices. Build your portfolio, sharpen your strategies, and compete against traders worldwide on a global leaderboard — all without any financial risk.
Try it live at cryptocompete.net
- Risk-Free Trading — Start with €10,000 in virtual funds and trade real cryptocurrencies without financial risk.
- Live Prices — Real-time price updates so you always trade at current market rates.
- Price History Charts — Analyze interactive historical charts to spot trends and refine your strategy.
- Price Alarms — Set target prices and get notified by email when they're hit.
- Global Leaderboard — Compete against traders worldwide and climb the rankings.
- Portfolio Analytics — Track holdings, profit/loss, and overall performance at a glance.
- Google Sign-In — Log in with your Google account or register with email and password.
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Next.js 16 | React framework with App Router |
| TypeScript 5 | Type safety |
| Tailwind CSS 4 | Utility-first styling |
| shadcn/ui + tweakcn | UI components, theming, and charts |
| next-intl | Internationalization (en-US, de-DE) |
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ASP.NET Core 10 | Web API framework |
| Entity Framework Core 10 | ORM and data access |
| PostgreSQL | Relational database |
| SignalR | Real-time WebSocket communication |
| JWT | Token-based authentication |
| BCrypt | Password hashing |
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Binance API | Live prices and historical price charts |
| CoinMarketCap API | Market cap and price change stats |
| Frankfurter API | Currency exchange rates |
| Google OAuth | Google Sign-In |
| PayPal | Subscription billing |
| Resend | Transactional emails |
CryptoCompete follows a monorepo structure with a clear separation between the frontend and backend.
CryptoCompete/
├── cryptocompete-web/ # Next.js frontend
│ ├── app/ # App Router pages & API routes
│ │ ├── auth/ # Authentication (login, register, etc.)
│ │ ├── dashboard/ # Portfolio dashboard
│ │ ├── trade/ # Buy, sell & price alarms
│ │ ├── leaderboard/ # Global rankings
│ │ └── account/ # Settings, billing, profiles
│ ├── components/ # React components & UI primitives
│ ├── hooks/ # Custom React hooks
│ ├── lib/ # Utilities (auth, crypto, currency, etc.)
│ ├── messages/ # i18n translation files
│ └── providers/ # React context providers
│
└── cryptocompete-api/ # ASP.NET Core backend
├── Controllers/ # REST API endpoints
├── Services/ # Business logic & background services
├── Models/ # EF Core entity models
├── Hubs/ # SignalR hubs (real-time prices)
├── Data/ # Database context & configuration
└── Migrations/ # EF Core database migrations