Following the conclusion of previous Affiliate Booster campaigns, the dYdX Affiliate Booster Program returns with a new iteration for early 2026.

Running from Monday 19 January to Monday 16 February, this campaign is designed to reward affiliates who refer new users and generate eligible trading volume on dYdX. Unlike previous leaderboard-based Boosters, this iteration introduces a proportionate rewards model, where eligible affiliates earn a share of a $100,000 rewards pool based on the volume they refer.

Whether you’ve participated in past Booster campaigns or this is your first time joining, this program rewards sustained, high-quality referrals rather than rank-based competition.

Program Details

• Program Duration: Monday 19 January – Monday 16 February 2026
• Total Rewards Pool: $100,000 USDC
• Registration Required: Yes (mandatory)

Rewards Structure

Rewards are distributed through a proportionate split of referred trading volume:

• The $100,000 rewards pool is shared among all qualifying affiliates
• You can receive a larger share of the pool with more referrals of eligible trading volume
• There is no leaderboard or rank-based payout structure
• BTC trading volume is excluded and does not count toward rewards

This structure is designed to encourage consistent referral performance across the entire Program period, rather than one-off volume spikes.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for rewards, affiliates must meet both requirements below during the Program period:

• Minimum $100,000 in referred trading volume; and
• Minimum 5 new referred users

Affiliates who fail to meet both thresholds will be excluded from rewards distribution.

How to Participate

1. Register for the Program
2. You must complete the registration form to be eligible to participate.
3. Use Your Affiliate Link
4. Share your unique dYdX affiliate referral link with your community.
5. Refer New Users
6. New users will need to trade on dYdX for their volume to count toward the Program.
7. Generate Eligible Volume
8. Only qualifying volume from eligible markets will be included (BTC volume is excluded).
9. Rewards Distribution
10. Qualifying affiliates will be contacted after the Program concludes regarding rewards distribution.

FAQs

Who can take part?

Persons who accept and comply with the Terms & Conditions of the Program as well as dYdX Software Terms of Use and/or Pocket Protector Terms of Use, whichever applicable. You can find out more about joining the affiliate program here. Note that dYdX Booster Program is not available in the US, UK, Canada, Sanctioned Countries or to any Restricted Persons.

How do I join?

You can complete this form and join dYdX's Affiliate Telegram group so that you stay up to date.

Can I join two weeks into the Program?

Of course. You are welcome to join at any point of the Program Duration.

What counts as a new user?

A new user is someone who trades on dYdX or using Pocket Pro Bot for the first time. When a new user is referred to dYdX or Pocket Pro Bot through your affiliate link and subsequently makes their first trade, it counts towards the Program.

How are rewards payouts managed?

Payments will be handled by the grantee of the dYdX Grants Program, CLC. Either a member of the dYdX team or CLC team will be in contact if you qualify for a reward to arrange for payment. Payouts should be made within 30 business days after the end of the Program..

Terms / Disclaimers

dYdX is a decentralised, disintermediated and permissionless protocol, and is not available in the U.S., UK, Canada, Sanctioned Countries or to other Restricted Persons. All uses of the dYdX software and Telegram bot are subject to the dYdX Software Terms of Use and Pocket Protector Terms of Use respectively.

dYdX Booster Program is not available in the U.S., UK, Canada, Sanctioned Countries or to other Restricted Persons. The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and DI reserves the right to update, modify, or amend any contents herein, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Nothing herein should be used or considered as legal, financial, tax, or any other advice, nor as an instruction or invitation to act in any way by anyone.

Engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets (including trading crypto assets and depositing into the MegaVault) is risky due to high volatility. Returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over time depending on multiple factors, and you may lose your entire investment, particularly when using leverage. You should perform your own research and due diligence before engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets.

In no event will DI or its affiliates be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from or in connection with the use of this website. By continuing to access this content, you agree to the above and accept the possibility of changes in the information provided.

Participants may be disqualified immediately due to improper behaviors, including but not limited to the use of multiple or fake accounts (“batch users”) or evidence of farming behavior.

DI reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or postpone the Program or amend the Program rules (in whole or in part) at its sole discretion without notice to you.

In the event of any dispute, DI reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding the Program.

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