Using Propr's trading screenThe trading screen
and your first order.

First, learn the 4 areas

Every operation takes place in one of these 4 areas. Hover over a number to highlight the corresponding area.

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1. 1
   MarketUse the market name at the top left to switch markets.
2. 2
   Chart and order bookView price movements and orders across the market (the order book).
3. 3
   Order panelEnter the order type, direction and size, then submit.
4. 4
   Positions and historyCheck open positions, unfilled orders and completed trades.

Your first order in 6 steps

1. STEP 01

   Click the market name

   Click the market name at the top left of the chart to open the market selector.

   

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   1. 1
      Click hereA market name such as BTC-USDC opens the selector.
   2. 2
      This is the timeframe5m is the chart timeframe. It is separate from market selection.

2. STEP 02

   Search and select

   Enter a market name in the search field, check the full name and select it.

   

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      Search fieldEnter the market name (e.g. BTC).
   2. 2
      ResultsThe correct result may not be first. Read the name before selecting.

3. STEP 03

   Select the order type

   At the top of the order panel, select Market or Limit.

   

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   1. 1
      MarketA market order with no specified price.
   2. 2
      LimitA limit order with a specified price.
   3. 3
      Other typesTP/SL and Chase are conditional orders.

4. STEP 04

   Enter direction and size

   Choose buy or sell and enter the size. Read the number together with its unit.

   

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      DirectionBuy / Long is buying; Sell / Short is selling.
   2. 2
      SizeAlso check the unit (USDC / BTC).

5. STEP 05

   For Limit, enter the price too

   Selecting Limit adds a Price field, separate from size.

   

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      PriceThe field for entering your limit price.
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      WarningAppears when the specified price would fill immediately.

6. STEP 06

   Review before submitting

   Check the estimates before clicking Place Order. Clicking it submits the order.

   

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      EstimatesOrder value, required margin and fees.
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      Place OrderThis button submits the order.

6 checks before submitting

• The market name matches what you want to trade
• The direction is correct: Buy / Long or Sell / Short
• The order type is correct: Market or Limit
• The size and unit (USDC / BTC) are correct
• The Limit Price and any TP/SL prices are correct
• The estimates (order value, required margin and fees) leave room within your account's loss limits

See Positions, orders and history for what to check after submitting.