> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tradoor.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tradoor.io/tradoor-user-guide-v2/how-to-trade-on-tradoor/trading-perps-101/how-do-i-make-my-first-trade-in-perps.md).

# How do I make my first trade in Perps?

Follow these steps to make a successful Perps trade.

> **If you're uncertain at any stage, you can explore the steps for a detailed explanation of each part and its terminology by clicking into them.**

### [Step One: Select between Market Order or Limit Order.](/tradoor-user-guide-v2/how-to-trade-on-tradoor/trading-perps-101/how-do-i-make-my-first-trade-in-perps/1-select-between-market-order-and-limit-order.md)

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfdgvCKo6Yymu4jyP27AJbT2TF6EchSauxRC_1kxzx71RJuobspKOADcVn5xQDBxxo7PZ0rXzysIuQn10bREpw5A6CXwKXFxG2zMumUBf2zzDhOC8Nef6ElNxo0dC_N_3ZFXVpel98C56oidcSNxJ1TdOk?key=AjHljL4E58k2V3zq65rebA)

### [Step Two: Enter the amount you'd like to trade with](/tradoor-user-guide-v2/how-to-trade-on-tradoor/trading-perps-101/how-do-i-make-my-first-trade-in-perps/2-enter-the-amount-you-would-like-to-trade-with.md) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdNnnhM2hiR77cH5m3ngE_vmNJMUOkj2JS7xKNfHXlDaoGWrBrG6kkLWvlYkdonEfsFMuatRFKm_tOYxHEW2JM-TAetClK_gnTPKFzHS7WRQdzm7RsckEwGxcL4kmP8S7Y6gSfNWYrD8deJmrqZslYXGG_K?key=AjHljL4E58k2V3zq65rebA)

### [Step Three: Select the leverage you'd like to trade with](#step-three-select-the-leverage-youd-like-to-trade-with)

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd1U_HL6KI-0L6m1xvEGIZOCR1zFShLZFgH5hqh9T7vTo8KFetzDciOwkrrHsOdysJRDDjoi6fxJFlJ_MPYU6ES0BoAEFixfBgkK7qjUzwPchMslkPJTrDzBjpSQG6tLOsK_PCc2yRXR3ApWD6ThGjGRK7t?key=AjHljL4E58k2V3zq65rebA)

### [Step Four: Have a look at your position](#step-four-have-a-look-at-your-position)

### ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXex2vX8QzgkI4Sf-nc8OVl5Tmc-syq5ViyqtjG16sYbbMTSaxRltGWjqyRgY9NJcuCxfVzbV8biRi0gzf2q8Z4IdFfM9-i-sBcIrVQUwq_Ydlf-v7lMaWTNjEFzSco-ASVw5dxyasACoVZqU1f_lUhEXu4?key=AjHljL4E58k2V3zq65rebA)

###   [Step Five: Select your TP/SL](/tradoor-user-guide-v2/how-to-trade-on-tradoor/trading-perps-101/how-do-i-make-my-first-trade-in-perps/5-select-your-tp-sl.md)

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdJgbSrNLN1G5C2KtIlQxMPTUh_cX3ipwf211OogLMBiDu9bn2D3zUJCpe6fPb2PbqFA8Qa_2N9HOjM3_jAkSq4k39v1Kh-pt-J_CBA9MGhSFECcrciY6dgkzlYySajD9LflijXjZJ-VJz4BMe_mtmnblk?key=AjHljL4E58k2V3zq65rebA)

If you've completed the steps and confirmed your trade, congratulations! 

You've successfully placed your first Perps trade.

***

### If you need help with setting up your wallet, please have a look at these posts:

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