Billing & Credits
Understand the credit system, purchase options, and subscription plans. Optimize your AI compute costs.
COD3X uses a credit-based system for AI compute costs. Credits are consumed when your agent performs analysis, makes decisions, or generates reports. You can purchase credits any time on this page, or include a 2,500-credit bundle ($25) in the one-click agent funding flow when you create your first agent.
Credits are separate from trading capital. Your USDC for trading and credits for AI compute are managed independently. You purchase credits with fiat or crypto, and your agents draw from that balance whenever they run operations.
Use the credit slider to choose any amount between 5,000 and 50,000 credits. The base rate is $1.00 per 100 credits (1¢ each). A logarithmic volume discount kicks in as you buy more — the curve is back-loaded so meaningful savings only appear at higher quantities.
Volume Discount Scale
| Credits | Discount | Rate / 100 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | 0% | $1.00 | $50.00 |
| 10,000 | ~0.9% | $0.99 | $99.10 |
| 20,000 | ~3.6% | $0.96 | $192.80 |
| 35,000 | ~7.1% | $0.93 | $325.50 |
| 50,000 | 10% | $0.90 | $450.00 |
Different operations consume different amounts of credits based on AI model and complexity.
| Operation | Credit Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Market Analysis | 5-20 | Depends on depth and model |
| Trade Decision | 10-30 | Includes risk assessment |
| Position Monitoring | 1-5 | Per check cycle |
| Report Generation | 20-50 | Detailed performance reports |
| Chat Response | 5-15 | Natural language interaction |
Model Cost Comparison
You can choose any model exposed by OpenRouter. Per-operation cost scales with the model's token price; smaller/faster models (Haiku 4.5, Qwen 3.6+) consume fewer credits than frontier models (Sonnet 4.5, Opus). The agent's default routine model is Haiku 4.5, with Sonnet 4.5 reserved for advanced reasoning.
Your current balance and 28-day usage are visible in Settings → Credits.
Pay-As-You-Go
- No CDX required
- Buy credits as needed
- Standard pricing
- Simple setup
- Best for light usage
Stake for Bonus
- Requires CDX stake
- 10-30% bonus credits on all purchases
- Earn staking rewards too
- Compounds over time
- Best for active traders
Cost Reduction Strategies
- Use efficient models: Haiku 4.5 or Qwen 3.6+ for routine monitoring, Sonnet 4.5 for complex analysis
- Adjust check frequency: Longer intervals for less volatile markets
- Stake CDX: Up to 30% bonus credits on all purchases
- Buy in bulk: Up to 10% volume discount at 50K credits
- Optimize prompts: Clearer instructions = faster responses = less cost