Get Started with Free Shares
When you deposit $50+ on AthX, you receive a free stock of a random player as a welcome bonus! This is our way of helping you jumpstart your portfolio. Sign up today and make your first deposit to get your free stock.
How Free Shares Work
Your First Deposit Bonus
When you make your first deposit of $50 or more, you'll receive:
The free stock is chosen randomly from all active players, giving you a diverse starting point. You might get a star player, a rising rookie, or a solid veteran!
What Can You Do With Free Shares?
Hold for Dividends: Free shares are eligible for monthly dividends if the player performs well. Hold for 30+ days and earn dividends just like purchased shares. Learn more about how dividends work. Track Performance: Watch how your free stock performs throughout the season. See price changes, monitor fantasy point production, and learn how dynamic pricing works. Count Toward Bonuses: Free shares count toward your diverse holdings bonus! Hold 10+ full stocks (including your free share) and earn monthly bonuses on your total portfolio value.
Important Rules
Cannot Be Sold Manually: Free shares cannot be sold manually - they're held until the end of the season. This ensures you always have at least one holding to track. Eligible for Dividends: Free shares are eligible for dividends just like purchased shares. If your free stock player performs well, you'll earn monthly dividends. Automatic End-of-Season Sale: At the end of the season, free shares are automatically sold and proceeds are added to your AthX$ balance.
Referral Rewards: Get More Free Shares
Want more free shares? Refer friends to AthX! When someone signs up using your referral code and deposits $100 or more:
Both of you receive different random players, so you can diversify together! Referral shares follow the same rules - they can't be sold manually but are eligible for dividends. Maximum Referrals: You can refer up to 25 people, earning up to 25 additional free stocks!
Tips for Your Free Stock
1. Check Your Portfolio Regularly: Monitor your free stock's performance 2. Learn About the Player: Research their stats, projections, and team situation 3. Hold for Dividends: Keep your free share for 30+ days to potentially earn dividends 4. Refer Friends: Share your referral code to earn more free stocks
Free Shares vs. Purchased Shares
Free Shares:
Purchased Shares:
The main difference is that free shares cannot be sold manually—they're designed to help you build your portfolio over the season.
Get Your Free Stock
Sign up now and deposit $50+ to get your free stock! Plus, you'll get 20x trading power on your deposit. Learn more:
Have questions? Check out our FAQ or browse the marketplace.