Beginner guide · Non-custodial

How to trade perpetuals directly on the chart

Perpetual trading doesn't have to mean wrestling with dense order forms. This guide shows how to open, set risk on, and close a perpetual position by acting directly on the K-line chart — the way Trending is built.

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What is a perpetual contract?

A perpetual contract (or "perp") is a derivative that lets you take a long or short position on an asset's price with leverage, without an expiry date. Perps are the most-traded product in DeFi. Trending focuses on making them simple to trade: instead of a complex order interface, you act directly on the chart.

Step-by-step: your first chart trade

1

Connect your wallet

Open Trending and connect your on-chain wallet. Funding is non-custodial — your funds stay in your wallet, and the platform cannot withdraw them.

2

Pick a market

Choose a crypto (BTC, ETH, …), gold, or stock perpetual to load its live K-line chart.

3

Open a position on the chart

Set your entry directly on the K-line, choose long or short, and pick your size and leverage.

4

Set take-profit and stop-loss visually

Place TP and SL levels right on the price axis so your target and risk are visible at a glance — no separate forms to fill.

5

Manage in one click

Adjust or close your position with a single click. That's the whole loop.

Tips for beginners

Start small: use a modest position size and set a stop-loss before you enter. Because TP/SL are visual on Trending, you can see exactly where your position closes. Perpetual trading involves real market and leverage risk — never risk more than you can afford to lose.

Frequently asked questions

Is this simpler than trading on HyperLiquid or dYdX directly?

Yes. Trending is a chart-first front-end that settles through Hyperliquid, so you get the same liquidity with a much simpler interface. See the HyperLiquid alternative guide.

Do I need to deposit funds to the platform?

No. Trending is non-custodial — funds stay in your own wallet.

What are the fees?

A transparent 0.02% builder fee. See the fees page.

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Trending does not provide investment advice. Trading perpetual contracts involves market and leverage risk. You are responsible for wallet safety and local regulatory compliance.