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# How to trade

**Available Markets**

* **GY/USDC** — speculate on gold's price volatility with built-in leverage
* **GR/USDC** — gain stable gold-baseline exposure

**Getting Started**

1. Before you can start trading, you need to create a BalanceManager.

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1. Deposited funds appear in the Available column and can be used for trading immediately.

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3. Enter the amount you want to deposit. The system will indicate if your Balance Manager already meets the minimum requirement.

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3. Click Confirm to approve the transaction.

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**Placing an Order**

1. On the right panel, select the **Buy** or **Sell** tab.&#x20;
2. Choose your order type:
   * **Market**: Execute immediately at the best available price
   * **Limit**: Set a specific price; order executes only when the market reaches your price&#x20;

**Limit Order**

1. Enter the **Amount** of GY (or GR) you want to buy or sell, or drag the **Size slider**.&#x20;

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1. Click **Buy** or **Sell**. Your limit order will appear in the **Order Book** and in your **Open Orders** tab at the bottom.

**Market Order**

3. With **Market** selected, enter the amount of GY (or GR) you want to buy or sell in the **Amount** field. You can:
   * Type the amount manually
   * Drag the **Size slider** below to choose a percentage of your available balance (0% to 100%)&#x20;

     <figure><img src="/files/jgNQ0D99O5tvzqCG5Fi0" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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