> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fluvion.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fluvion.io/getting-started/quickstart.md). # Web Quickstart Get started trading perpetual futures on Fluvion in five simple steps. *** ## 1. Connect Your Wallet (Email, Solana, or EVM) 1. Navigate to the Fluvion Web DEX application. 2. Click **Connect Wallet** in the top-right corner. 3. Choose your preferred login method: * **Email Login**: Enter your email address to sign in instantly with an embedded non-custodial wallet (no seed phrase required). * **Solana Wallets**: Connect **Phantom**, **Solflare**, or **Backpack**. * **EVM Wallets**: Connect **MetaMask**, **Rabby**, **Coinbase Wallet**, or **WalletConnect** across supported chains (**Ethereum** and **Robinhood Chain**). 4. Approve the connection request in your wallet or enter the one-time passcode for email. > \[!NOTE] When connecting with a Solana wallet, ensure you have a small amount of native SOL (0.02–0.05 SOL) to cover initial network gas. If connecting via EVM (Ethereum or Robinhood), keep a small fraction of native gas for deposit approval. *** ## 2. Initialize Trading Account & Session Key Unlike traditional DEXes that require you to sign a wallet transaction for every single order, amendment, or cancellation, Fluvion uses **Cryptographic Session Keys** for gasless, high-speed trading: 1. When connecting for the first time, a prompt will appear requesting you to **Sign Session Key**. 2. Click **Sign & Enable Trading**. 3. Sign the message inside your wallet (or automatic for email). This signs a temporary cryptographic session that authorizes the web client to execute trades on your behalf. 4. **No funds can ever be withdrawn via the session key**—fund movements (withdrawals and transfers) strictly require an explicit on-chain signature from your primary wallet. *** ## 3. Deposit Collateral (USDC) All perpetual contracts on Fluvion are margined and settled in **USDC**. 1. Click the **Deposit** button in the navigation header or inside the **Account Overview** panel. 2. Select your deposit network (**Solana**, **Ethereum**, or **Robinhood**). 3. Enter the amount of **USDC** you wish to deposit. 4. Review the transaction details and click **Confirm Deposit**. 5. Approve the transaction in your connected wallet. 6. Once confirmed on-chain (typically 1–2 seconds on Solana or Robinhood), your funds will be credited to your **Free Collateral** balance and ready for trading. *** ## 4. Place Your First Perpetual Trade 1. **Select a Market**: Open the market selector in the top-left corner and pick a contract (e.g., **SOL-PERP**, **BTC-PERP**, or **ETH-PERP**). 2. **Choose Margin Mode**: Select **Cross** (shares collateral across all positions) or **Isolated** (isolates risk strictly to this position). 3. **Select Direction**: Click **Buy / Long** (if you expect the price to rise) or **Sell / Short** (if you expect the price to drop). 4. **Choose Order Type**: * **Market**: Fills instantly at the best available price in the orderbook. * **Limit**: Sets a specific entry price. 5. **Set Size & Leverage**: * Adjust the leverage slider (e.g., `5x`, `10x`, `20x`, or custom up to `100x`). * Enter your collateral amount or desired contract quantity. 6. **Configure Take-Profit (TP) & Stop-Loss (SL)** *(Optional but recommended)*: * Check the **TP/SL** toggle. * Enter your target profit price / percentage and stop-loss price / percentage. 7. **Submit Order**: Click **Place Order**. Your order will execute immediately (for Market orders) or rest in the orderbook (for Limit orders). *** ## 5. Monitor and Close Your Position Once filled, your open trade appears in the **Positions** tab at the bottom of the screen: * **Entry Price**: Your execution price. * **Mark Price**: The fair valuation used to calculate unrealized PnL and liquidation status. * **Unrealized PnL**: Real-time dollar profit/loss and return on investment (% ROI). * **Est. Liquidation Price**: The price at which the position will be liquidated if the market moves against you. * **Actions**: * **Market Close**: Click **Market** on the position row to close the trade immediately at current market depth. * **Limit Close**: Click **Limit** and specify an exit price to place a closing reduce-only limit order. * **Edit TP/SL**: Adjust your profit target or stop loss at any time. *** ## Next Steps * Understand how Cross and Isolated margin operate in [Margin Modes](/perpetual-futures-mechanics/margin-modes.md). * Learn about order types, slippage controls, and time-in-force options in [Order Types](/trading-basics/order-types.md). * Dive into risk management, margin ratios, and liquidation mechanics in [Liquidations & Risk Engine](/perpetual-futures-mechanics/liquidations.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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