# Perpetuals

### Fund Your Perp Wallet

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Before you can trade, you'll need to move funds into your **Perp Wallet**.

* Click the <img src="/files/C37BFUY773lHCwdYKaik" alt="Transfer Button " data-size="line"> button
* Select the **source wallet**.
* Choose the **amount** to transfer,
* Click the **green button** to proceed.

Your Perp Wallet balance will update when the transfer completes.

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You'll need at least the minimum deposit shown to start trading.
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<figure><img src="/files/7CBbrDKC1IiiMlZk1A5y" alt="Transfer funds panel in Perps used to quickly convert SOL to USDC to be used for Perps collateral."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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### Pick Your Play

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<figure><img src="/files/Qfm92lbQNInUHTpUGSvd" alt="a slice of the Assets list. Accessed via the dropdown menu in the upper left of the Perps page." width="375"><figcaption><p>Blood in the water? Perps let you ride the waves. Are you Long or Short? Your call. </p></figcaption></figure>
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Once your wallet is funded you can choose what to trade

* Use **USDC** from your Perp Wallet as **collateral** to long or short coins or tokens.
* Click the **asset dropdown menu** <img src="/files/Xv11Fzkw6ZCMHz6ZekVD" alt="Button showing the currently selected asset, and dropdown arrow to access the list of tradable assets. " data-size="line"> to see the full list of markets available for perpetual trading.&#x20;
* Review live market data before entering a trade.
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### Place Your Order

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**Ready to enter a position? Here's how:**

First **Choose a direction**:

* **Long**: Profit when price increases.
* **Short**: Profit when price decreases.

Next, **set your leverage**:

* Use the **leverage slider** or enter a multiplier manually.
* Note that different assets may have different **maximum leverage limits**.

**Enter order details**:&#x20;

* Choose **Market** or **Limit** order type.
* Select your **Margin Mode**. **Cross** shares margin across trades, while **Isolated** keeps each position separate.
* Enter your position size in **USDC** Either as Buy Amount (collateral) or Order Value (total leveraged exposure).  The asset equivalent on the right updates accordingly.
* To switch between these modes, tap the small circle icon next to the input field.
* (Optional) Set **Take Profit (TP)** or **Stop Loss (SL)** parameters for risk management.
* Click **Long (Asset)** or **Short (Asset)** to confirm your trade.

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Your position size equals your collateral × selected leverage.
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<figure><img src="/files/TgnYQsYxvN8GCZVlEclN" alt="The actual trade panel for Perps"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Switch margin modes to control risk per position or across your entire account.
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<figure><img src="/files/Dz7yp4wrwMXrbUKiIVj0" alt="Margin mode panel"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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### Manage Positions & Orders

<figure><img src="/files/ficHmE70x23uJn5u4rCz" alt="View your perps orders in the tables on the bottom of the page. "><figcaption><p>After placing an order, your live and historical trades are tracked in a table directly below the chart.</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Positions Tab:**

* Shows all **open perpetual positions**, with key metrics like size, entry price, mark price, unrealized PnL, funding, and liquidation price.

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Tip: Watch your liquidation price closely—if the market moves against your position, consider reducing leverage or adding margin.
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**Active Orders Tab:**

* Lists all **pending limit or stop orders**. You can edit or cancel them directly from this view.

**Trade History Tab:**

* Provides a complete record of **executed trades**, **entry/exit prices**, and **PnL**.
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### Additional Features

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The **Perps Page** includes several advanced tools and insights.

<figure><img src="/files/h4QrFMIqLdf8lxIGU9D5" alt="Funding countdown. " width="278"><figcaption><p>Shows the current funding rate and time until the next payment between longs and shorts.</p></figcaption></figure>
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<figure><img src="/files/iX8P1XpUGJ7pff5gqshO" alt="Market metrics"><figcaption><p><strong>Market Metrics:</strong> View <strong>24h volume</strong>, <strong>open interest</strong>, and <strong>funding rate</strong> above the chart for quick market context.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/3GpiwnNm6vzsUglX2ZVa" alt="Small slice depicting the star beside an asset used to add that asset to your perps watchlist." width="148"><figcaption><p>Tap the star to add an asset<br>to your perps watchlist</p></figcaption></figure>
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