Start Trading
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Connect Wallet
If you don’t have a wallet, creating a Coinbase Smart Wallet is quick and easy.
For 1-click trading, sign in with an AA account such as Google, Discord, or X.
If you are not using Coinbase Smart Wallet, claim test ETH for gas.
Claim Paper USDC
Click on the wallet button, then click “All Balances.”
Activate Trading on Your Account
Click the “Activate Trading” button and confirm two transactions:
The first transaction enables cross margin trading.
The second transaction enables isolated margin trading.
Access the “Assets” Tab
Click the “Assets” tab in the bottom window to deposit assets into your trading accounts.
To utilize cross margin trading, deposit assets in the cross margin tab.
To utilize isolated margin trading, deposit assets in the isolated margin tab.
Select Margin Type and Position
Choose either isolated margin or cross margin and decide whether to go long or short.
Adjust Leverage
Set the leverage level for your position.
Choose Order Type
Select the type of order you’d like to open. For more details, refer to the Order Types page.
Enter Trade Amount
Input the amount of assets you’d like to trade given the leverage applied, then click “Create Order.”
Close a Position
Click the “Close” button and choose the type of closing order you’d like to use:
Market Order: Instantly close the position by entering how much of the order should be closed.
Limit or Stop Order: Close the position at a specific price by entering the desired price for fulfillment or triggering.
Swap Collateral
If you want to swap the collateral used in your cross margin account, click the “Swap” button.
Choose the asset to swap to, enter the amount, and click “Swap” to confirm the trade.
Withdraw Assets
To withdraw assets, click on either the cross margin or isolated margin button, then select the asset you wish to withdraw.
Enter the amount and click confirm to complete the withdrawal.
