# Start Trading Welcome to Strike -- the fastest way to trade predictions on crypto prices. Here's how to get started. ## 1. Open the App Head to [app.strike.pm](https://app.strike.pm). ## 2. Create Your Wallet Sign up and you'll get a server-managed wallet automatically. No seed phrase, no browser extension, no hassle. Your wallet is created and secured for you by Privy. ## 3. Deposit USDT Deposit USDT (on BSC) to your Strike wallet. This is your trading collateral -- every trade is settled in USDT. ## 4. Pick a Market Browse the available markets. For example, **BTC 5-min** -- will BTC go **UP** or **DOWN** from the strike price in the next 5 minutes? ## 5. Place an Order Choose UP or DOWN, then set your price: * **$0.01** = you think there's roughly a 1% chance * **$0.50** = coin flip, 50/50 * **$0.99** = you're almost certain The lower you buy, the more you stand to gain if you're right. ## 6. Wait for the Batch to Clear Orders are collected and matched every few seconds in a batch auction. You'll see your order fill at the clearing price once the batch settles. ## 7. Claim Your Winnings When the market resolves, head to **Portfolio** to claim your payout. If you bought UP at $0.30 and the price finished above the strike, you receive $1.00 per token -- a $0.70 profit. *** Ready to learn more? Read the full [Trading Guide](/getting-started/trading-guide.md) for details on order types, the orderbook, and managing your positions. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.strike.pm/getting-started/quick-start.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.