# How to Start Trading

Get from zero to your first perpetual trade in minutes.

## Prerequisites

* A Byreal account: sign up with Google, Email, Bybit, or connect an existing Solana wallet (see Account Setup)
* Funds in your Byreal Solana wallet: any supported token works (SOL, USDC, USDT, etc.), but USDC is recommended as it avoids swap fees during transfer

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### Navigate to Perp Trading

Go to the Perp tab in the top navigation bar.
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### Transfer Funds to Perp Account

Transfer USDC from your Solana wallet to your Hyperliquid perps account:

* Click the wallet icon in the top-right corner
* Click Transfer
* Enter the amount of USDC to transfer
* Confirm the transfer

The transfer is handled by Relay and typically completes in \~30 seconds. See Transfer & Bridging for details on fees.
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### Enable Trading

After your first transfer, you'll need to enable perp trading:

* Click Enable Trading on the perp interface
* This activates your Hyperliquid trading session via Privy. No wallet signature is required.
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### Select a Market

Browse available markets or search by name. Each market shows:

* Current price and 24h change
* Funding rate
* Open interest
* Max leverage

Markets include crypto perps (BTC, ETH, SOL...) and RWA assets (xyz:GOLD, xyz:SILVER...). More markets will be added over time.
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### Place Your First Trade

* Choose Long or Short
* Select order type (Market or Limit)
* Enter position size
* Adjust leverage (1x–40x depending on market)
* Optionally set Take Profit and Stop Loss
* Click Place Order to submit
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### Monitor Your Position

Your open position appears in the Positions panel below the chart. 

You can track:

* Entry price and mark price
* Unrealized PnL
* Liquidation price
* Funding payments

Congrats — you've placed your first perp trade on Byreal Perps!
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