> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oxium.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.oxium.xyz/dapp-guide/perpetuals.md).

# Perpetuals

To get started with Perps Trading on Oxium, head over to the dApp.

## 1. Enable Trading

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* Connect your wallet
* Click "Enable Trading"

This will automatically create your Perpetuals account for you.

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## 2. Deposit

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Time to fund your Perpetuals Wallet.

* Click "Deposit"
* Select the amount you want to use for Perps Trading
* Confirm

Your Perpetuals Account is now funded and you're ready to trade.

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## Market Order

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Execute *immediately* at best available market price.\
By default, swaps are executed as market orders.

**Parameters:**

* Trading pair (e.g. ETH/USDC)
* Long or Short
* Leverage; from 1x up to 100x
* Quantity; the amount of tokens you want to buy

Note: \
Oxium currently offers cross-margin mode. As a trader, you can deposit USDC collateral and it will be shared across all open positions to calculate the margin ratio.

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## Limit Order

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Limit Orders allow you to place orders and execute Trades at your desired price, instead of swapping immediately at the current Market Price.\
This allows for efficient and precise swaps at your desired price with automated execution.

Note: \
Oxium currently offers cross-margin mode. As a trader, you can deposit USDC collateral, and it will be shared across all open positions to calculate the margin ratio.

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## Open Orders, Positions & Order History

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You can see all your Open Orders, current Positions and your previous Order History all in one Tab, and manage them from here.