Welcome to the future of global trading—simple, borderless, and entirely onchain. Follow these straightforward steps to make your first trade on Ostrich.

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✅ Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet

  1. Visit app.ostrich.exchange.
  2. Click “Connect Wallet” (top-right corner).
  3. Approve the connection request from your wallet.

Recommended wallets:

  • MetaMask (Browser Extension / Mobile)
  • Coinbase Wallet (Mobile / Browser Extension)
  • Rabby (Browser Extension)
  • WalletConnect (Mobile / QR Scan)

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🌉 Step 2: Connect to Arbitrum Network

Ostrich operates on the Arbitrum Layer 2 network for fast, low-cost transactions.

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💰 Step 3: Deposit USDC to Arbitrum

To trade on Ostrich, you’ll need USDC stablecoins on Arbitrum.

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📈 Step 4: Choose a Market & Place Your First Trade

Choosing a market:

  1. Navigate to the “Trade” tab.

  2. Select an asset class (Stocks, Crypto, etc.).

  3. Click on the market you wish to trade (e.g., BTC,BTC, TSLA, $HOOD).

Placing your trade:

  1. Choose your position: Long (price going up) or Short (price going down).

  2. Enter your trade size in USDC.

  3. Set your desired leverage.

  4. Review the transaction details (fees, oracle price, slippage).

  5. Click “Place Order” and the order will be placed. Transactions are gasless and you don’t have to sign in your wallet.

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📊 Step 5: Manage Your Open Positions

Click on the Positions tab to manage your trades:

  • Add Margin: Reduce liquidation risk.

  • Partial or Full Close: Exit positions anytime.

  • Track your real-time PnL, fees, and XP earnings.

You’re now ready to experience truly borderless, permissionless trading—welcome to Ostrich!