Step-by-step tutorial · Non-custodial

How to Trade Perpetual Contracts Directly on the Chart

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Most perpetual contract trading platforms are complicated. You open them and see dozens of buttons, panels, order books, and charts that look like a spaceship cockpit.

Trending is different. It lets you trade perpetual contracts directly on the chart. Click to open a position. Draw a line for take profit or stop loss. One click to close. That's it.

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through how to trade on Trending, step by step.

What is Trending?

Trending is a simplified perpetual contract trading platform. It uses HyperLiquid's liquidity (so your orders are real, on-chain, and secure), but with a much simpler interface.

Key differences from other platforms:

• Trade directly on the chart (no separate order panel)
• Visual take profit / stop loss (draw lines on the chart)
• One-click close
• Mobile-friendly
• No overwhelming UI

Step 1: Open the platform

Go to trending.trading

You'll see a real-time price chart immediately. No login required to look around.

Step 2: Try a simulated trade (no login needed)

Before you commit any money, you can try trading:

1. Pick an asset: Click the asset name in the top-left corner (BTC, ETH, and more)
2. Open a position: Click on the right side of the chart to go long, or the left side to go short
3. Set TP/SL: Click on the chart to draw take profit and stop loss lines
4. Close: Hit the one-click close button to exit

This simulated experience lets you feel how simple trading can be.

Step 3: Log in

When you're ready to trade for real:

1. Click the login button
2. Choose your login method:

• Email: No wallet needed, we create one for you
• Scan QR code: Use your phone wallet (MetaMask, OKX, etc.)
• Wallet: Connect your browser wallet

Step 4: Authorize and fund

After logging in, you need to:

1. Authorize: Sign a message to create your trading account on HyperLiquid. This is safe — the authorization has canWithdraw: false, meaning the platform cannot withdraw your funds.
2. Fund your account: Deposit USDC via:

• MoonPay (buy with card)
• On-chain transfer (send USDC to your trading address)
• Bridge (transfer from another chain)

Minimum deposit is small. Start with what you're comfortable with.

Step 5: Place your first trade

1. Pick an asset (BTC, ETH, etc.)
2. Choose direction: Long (buy) or short (sell)
3. Set size and leverage in the control panel
4. Click to open your position on the chart
5. Set TP/SL: Draw lines on the chart to automatically close at your target

Your position appears instantly on the chart with real-time PnL.

Step 6: Close your position

When you want to exit:

• One-click close: Hit the close button
• TP/SL auto-close: Your lines will automatically trigger

You'll see your realized profit/loss immediately.

Why trade on Trending instead of other platforms?

Tips for beginners

1. Start small: Use small amounts until you're comfortable
2. Always set TP/SL: Protect your capital
3. Don't over-leverage: Start with 1-3x
4. Trade with the trend: Don't fight the market
5. Practice first: Use the simulated mode before depositing

Ready to try?

Start trading on Trending →

Simple. Intuitive. Just trade.

Disclaimer: Perpetual contract trading involves risk. This tutorial is for educational purposes only. Never trade with money you can't afford to lose.

Try it on the chart →