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How to start trading on Crypto Futures
How to start trading on Crypto Futures

Here you can find general info how to trade on our Crypto Futures

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To start trading, simply click the ‘Crypto Futures’ button located on the left side of the top main menu.

On our platform you can choose between your Real or Demo Account. Once you click on either one, you will be taken to the trading interface.

Note: The Demo Account is for practice purposes only. The funds displayed in your Demo Account are virtual and cannot be withdrawn. They are provided solely for you to practice trading and familiarize yourself with our platform’s functionalities.

Before you start trading

After deciding whether you want to trade on Crypto Futures, you can choose your preferred method for opening a trade.
In the right menu you will see a toggle switch that allows you to select between different types of trading available on the platform.

There are 2 options:

  • One-click switcher is off - this setting allows you to see the New Order window before placing a new order and the Confirmation window before closing a position or canceling an order.

  • One-click switcher is on - allows you to open and close positions and cancel orders with just one click.

How to place an order

Placing an order on our platform on Crypto Futures is very easy.

  1. Choose your asset
    Select the asset you want to trade. Click on it.

  2. Set your order details

    • On the right part of trade room you can find a window that displays all options for opening a position.

    • Order Type: Choose between market orders, limit orders, or stop orders.

    • Choose leverage level: Click the pencil icon next to ‘Margin Type’ in the order details. More about changing leverage you can find here.

    • Amount: Enter the volume of the asset you wish to trade.

  3. Initiate a trade

    • Open a menu in the right side of trading terminal.

    • Click ‘Buy/Long’ if you anticipate the asset’s price will rise.

    • Click ‘Sell/Short’ if you expect the asset’s price will decline.

  4. Submit your trade

    • Click ‘Place Order’ to place your trade.

Add optional risk management tools
After the deal was open you can add Stop Loss and Take Profit levels.

  • Stop Loss: Set a price level to automatically close your trade if the market moves against you.

  • Take Profit: Set a price level to lock in gains when the market reaches your desired target.

To do this, you need to tap on the open trade – a window will appear where you can set the Stop Loss and Take Profit levels for the already open trade.

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