> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.levy.trade/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

### Setting up the bot

Open the [Levy Trade bot](https://t.me/levy_trade_bot) and run `/start` to begin. Next, add it to a group chat with your friends to get started!

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### Depositing

Next, deposit funds to your wallet. You can send either USDC on Hyperliquid, Arbitrum, or Solana. Run `/start` to view the addresses you can send to. You must deposit at least **10 USDC** to begin the bridging process.

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### Exploring tickers

Use the `/markets` command to view the perps markets you can long or short.

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### Opening your first position

Once your account is funded, type /long or /short to open a position. You will then be prompted to choose the ticker, desired leverage, and margin. Next, a popup will indicate your notional position size (Leverage \* Margin) and your liquidation price. Select confirm to place the market order.

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The group chat you created will then be notified of your trade.

### Viewing your positions

Now that you have an open position, you can view your positions with the `/positions` command, either in DMs with the bot or publicly in your group chat.

### You're done!

Congratulations, you've placed your first perp trade on Levy Trade! Make sure to try out other commands like:

* `/leaderboards` — see the group leaderboard
* `/chart` — view the chart for a token
* `/stoploss` — to place a stop loss order
* `/takeprofit` — to place a take profit order
* `/invite` — invite friends with your referral code
* `/points` — see how many points you have

And remember, don't get liquidated.