Basis makes learning finance a game. Five minutes a day takes you from "what's a stock?" to trading real moments from market history — and reading the news like it finally clicks. All free.
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The Floor
Run a $100k virtual book through five decisions a day — every one a real historical episode. The March 2020 liquidity crunch. Wirecard. FX shocks. Make your calls, then the closing bell tells you what actually happened.
Stake 5–50% of your book on every call. Big calls pay big — and if you drop under $25k, you're margin-called.
Everyone on Earth plays the same five decisions each day, so the weekly leaderboard is pure judgment — no luck of the draw.
The recap shows what really happened in the market that day, and why — so even a losing day builds instinct.
Curriculum
Never heard of a derivative? Start there. Already know the basics and want to go deeper? We've got that covered too. All 11 tracks are free from day one — no prerequisites needed.
Your Progress
Every lesson earns XP and builds your knowledge. Keep showing up, and you'll be surprised how quickly it compounds — whether you're learning for fun or heading somewhere specific.
One right answer = 10 XP. A few lessons a week adds up fast.
A Quick Look
Why Basis
No jargon, no prerequisites, no textbook walls. Just clear explanations that build on each other — so finance actually clicks, at whatever level you're starting from.
XP, daily streaks, and a progress ladder make learning feel more like a game than a chore — so five minutes a day turns into a habit that actually holds.
11 tracks covering everything from how shares work to why central banks raise rates — built from first principles, assuming no prior knowledge, with real depth once you want it.
Start with the basics and grow at your own pace. Every track goes from first principles to real depth, so there's always another layer once you're ready for it.
Five-minute lessons, daily scenarios tied to real market events, and smart review reminders. Fits around your life — not the other way around.
No ads, no data selling, no tracking. Guest mode requires zero sign-up — just download and learn. Create an account only if you want cross-device sync.
Everything that makes Basis worth using — all 11 tracks, the daily market game, practice, XP and streaks — is free, and stays free.
App Store Reviews
The app makes learning finance easy by making it fun, interactive and enjoyable. It really reduces friction and keeps you coming back every day and makes it a habit. I highly recommend it!!!
I am currently using Basis for the first time as a pre-reading companion before lectures because it helps me to understand the content featured in the app. I am going to continue using Basis for the Introduction to Finance module in university, because I am loving this app from the first lesson. Definitely recommend it for someone who is currently studying finance modules in university.
Excellent app! It makes finance and financial markets much more accessible thanks to clear explanations, well-structured lessons, and a pleasant interface to use. Even starting from scratch, you progress quickly without ever feeling lost. The content is educational, interesting, and motivating all at once. I highly recommend Basis to anyone looking to build their finance knowledge and invest more intelligently.
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