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# Open/ Close a position

There are 2 pools you can choose to trade from: Crypto pool and Stable pool. Each one has it own unique features.

## Open a position (Crypto pool)

With Crypto pool, you just need fund in one of these 4 tokens: USDC, ETH, S, wS.

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Select type of trade you want to join. (Long/Short; Market/Limit)

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Then place the trade with the collateral (min: 10$) and leverage of your choice.

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## Open a position (Stable pool)

1. In this pool, you need to deposit your fund to start trading. (Check the previous section for more details)
2. Choose a pair to trade

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3. Input trading amount and start your trade

{% hint style="warning" %}
When you click on the 100% option, your max collateral amount will be estimated based on your free collateral and Open pos. fees.
{% endhint %}


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