# Trading

## **Desktop:**

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### **Step 1: Enter** [**holdstation.exchange**](https://holdstation.exchange/)

* Open your web browser and go to holdstation.exchange.

### **Step 2:** Connect Wallet by Holdstation Wallet or Metamask

* On the Holdstation website, locate the wallet connection area.
* Choose either Holdstation Wallet or Metamask as your preferred wallet option.
* Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your wallet to the Holdstation platform.

### **Step 3:** Open orders with Holdstation DeFutures interface features

* Once your wallet is connected, navigate to the DeFutures trading interface.
* Choose whether you want to open a Long ➕ or Short ➖ position.
* Select the type of order you want to place, such as Market 📈, Limit ⬆️, or Stop 🛑 order.
* Set the desired amount of funds 💰 you wish to use to open the position.
* Choose the leverage level that suits your trading strategy.
* Grant permission to use USDC as collateral for opening the position.

### **Step 4:** Manage your positions

* After completing the operation, you will see your open positions displayed in the central area of the interface.
* You can edit ✏️ or close ❌ your positions according to your preferences and market conditions.

## **Mobile:**

### **Step 1:** Download Holdstation Wallet at holdstation.com

* Visit [**holdstation.com**](https://holdstation.com/) from your mobile device.
* Download and install the Holdstation Wallet app.

### **Step 2:** Open your Holdstation App

* Launch the Holdstation Wallet app on your mobile device.

### **Step 3:** Switch to zkSyncEra or Polygon Mumbai network (Demo account)

* Within the Holdstation Wallet app, access the network settings.
* Switch to either the zkSyncEra or Polygon Mumbai network. Note: For the mobile version, a demo account is used.

### **Step 4:** Click on Trade in the toolbar below

* Locate the toolbar at the bottom of the Holdstation app interface.
* Tap on the Trade button to access the trading section.

### **Step 5:** Select Long/Short to open your order

* Within the trading section, choose whether you want to open a Long ➕ or Short ➖ position.
* Select the type of order you wish to place, such as Market 📈, Limit ⬆️, or Stop 🛑 order.
* Set the desired amount of funds 💰 you want to use to open the position.
* Choose the leverage level that suits your trading strategy.
* Grant permission to use USDC as collateral for opening the position.

### **Step 6:** Manage your positions

* After completing the trade, your positions will be displayed in the central area of the app interface.
* From there, you can edit ✏️ or close ❌ your positions based on your preferences and market conditions.

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