Making Your First Trade

This guide walks you through placing your first trade on Flash Trade, covering all essential features and risk management tools.

Prerequisites

Before you begin:

• Ensure your Solana wallet is connected to Flash Trade

• Have sufficient SOL for transaction fees

• Verify you have funds available for trading (USDC, SOL, or other supported assets)

Platform Overview

Flash Trade's interface consists of three main sections:

• Trading Chart: Real-time price action and technical indicators

• Market Selection: Available trading pairs displayed at the top

• Order Panel: Trade execution interface on the right side

Step 1

Step 1: Select Your Trading Pair

1. Click the dropdown menu in the trading pair section (top of the interface)

2. Browse available markets or use the search function

3. Select your desired trading pair (e.g., SOL/USDC)

4. The chart and order panel will update to reflect your selection

For this tutorial, we'll use SOL as our trading asset.

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Best Practices

Risk Management

• Always set Stop Loss levels

• Never risk more than you can afford to lose

• Start with smaller position sizes while learning

Troubleshooting

Having issues? Review our Troubleshooting Guide

• Transaction Failures: Ensure sufficient SOL for network fees

• Slippage Errors: Increase slippage tolerance during volatile periods

• Insufficient Funds: Verify available balance before placing trades

Support Resources

• Join the community Discord for real-time support. Remember: legitimate support will never ask for your private keys or recovery phrase.

• Review FAQ section for common questions

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Next Steps

After completing your first trade:

• Explore advanced trading features

• Learn about Flash Trade's liquidity provision options

• Investigate additional trading pairs and strategies

• Consider Flash Trade's ecosystem integrations

Remember: Trading involves significant risk. Always conduct your own research and trade responsibly.