# Creating a Trade

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Prior to using <mark style="color:green;">**EasyX**</mark>, please make sure to read and understand the risks involved[ here](/easyx/start-trading/or-easyx-guide/understanding-your-risks.md)[.](/easyx/start-trading/or-easyx-guide/understanding-your-risks.md)&#x20;
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To start trading on <mark style="color:green;">**EasyX**</mark>, use the trading panel located on the left side of the screen. Within this panel, you can conveniently adjust your preferences and settings by sliding the bars to your desired values.&#x20;

As shown below, the trading panel lets you customize several aspects of your trade: :arrow\_heading\_down:

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To get started, input the desired collateral amount and adjust the leverage slider according to your preference. Slide right for a <mark style="color:green;">**Long**</mark> position, or left for a <mark style="color:red;">**Short**</mark> position.\
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Once you have set these parameters, simply click the <mark style="color:green;">**Open Position**</mark> button. You will then need to sign the transaction with your web3 wallet. After completing this step, your position will be visible under the [**"Positions"**](/easyx/start-trading/or-easyx-guide/positions.md) section, indicating that your trade has been executed successfully.


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