# Open Trading Position

Canonical page: https://docs.denaria.finance/tutorial/open-trading-position

Status: current

[Video](https://docs.denaria.finance/img/tutorial/01_openTradingPosition.mp4)
  

## Step-by-Step Trading Tutorial

1. **Navigate to the trading section**
    
    Tap the **“Trade”** tab, located at the bottom of the interface. This section displays all available trading pairs and market instruments.
    
2. **Select a market**
    
    Tap on an asset to choose the specific market you want to trade, such as **BTC/USDT** or **ETH/USD**. Once selected, the app will display a detailed price chart along with live market data for that pair.
    
3. **Choose your position**
    
    Select **“Long”** or **“Short”** based on your market outlook.
    
4. **Set trade parameters**
    
    Enter the trade details, including the amount of **USD collateral** and the **leverage** you want to use.
    
5. **Place the order**
    
    Tap the **“Place Long/Short Order”** button and **sign the transaction** using your passkey.
    
6. **Wait for on-chain execution**
    
    Your trade will be executed on-chain. Please wait a few seconds for confirmation.
    
7. **Monitor your position**
    
    You can view and manage your open position directly from the **Trade** tab.