What you’ll do
In this tutorial, you will orient yourself to the main DerivaDEX trading screen:- Open the main trading interface.
- Identify the order-entry and market-context panels.
- Review the main account and order tabs.
- Check the risk signals that matter before placing a trade.
Prerequisites
- Wallet connected to the DerivaDEX testnet or current public trading interface.
- Enough familiarity to open the trade screen and switch markets.
Step 1: Open the main trading screen
- Open the DerivaDEX trade screen.
- Select a familiar product such as
ETHP. - Confirm you can see the order-entry panel, the market-context area, and the lower account tabs on the same screen.
Step 2: Identify the market context
- Find the mark-price region and the order book.
- Compare the current best bid, best ask, and mark-price context before entering any order values.
- Confirm which price you are using as the basis for the next action. On DerivaDEX, the mark price matters for risk and liquidation, not only the last traded price.
Step 3: Walk through the order-entry panel
- Toggle between
BuyandSell. - Toggle between
MarketandLimit. - Enter a small test amount such as
0.1and observe which fields change between order types. - Clear the form instead of submitting if you are only orienting yourself visually.
Step 4: Review the lower account tabs
- Open
Open Ordersand confirm where resting orders appear. - Open
Filled Ordersand note where completed executions are shown. - Open
Positionsand identify symbol, side, size, and entry price. - Check the strategy summary area for collateral, strategy value, and available margin.
Step 5: Check the risk signals before trading actively
- Keep Margin Requirements open while you review the current interface.
- Keep Price Feeds and Mark Price Inputs open if you need to confirm which price controls risk checks.
- Use How to Manage Risk During High Volatility before increasing size or leverage.