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# Make the first trade

After having the account and deposited funds, users are ready to make trades.

* **Pick a market:** Users can pick a market to place their predictions.
* **Open a position**: Users select the stake amount, and the expiry time at the trading page. And click “Higher” or “Lower” to open a position.
* **Settle a position**: On expiry, users can easily check the result, and the payout will be sent to users’ account balances automatically.