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

# Spot Trading

> Learn about spot trading

<Info>
  Spot trading lets you buy and sell crypto assets directly on Dexari, with instant settlement and full self-custody. Spot trading is available in all supported regions.
</Info>

## What is spot trading?

Spot trading means buying or selling crypto at the current market price, and immediately exchanging one asset for another. When you buy on the spot market, you receive the asset in your Spot account right away. When you sell, you instantly receive the proceeds (for example, USDC) in your Spot account. There is no leverage or borrowing—your trades are always fully backed by your available balance.

Spot trading is ideal for users who want to:

* Instantly convert between crypto assets and stablecoins
* Take direct ownership of assets with no settlement delay
* Avoid the risks of leverage or margin

## How to place a spot trade

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check your Spot account balance">
    You need cash or crypto holdings in your Spot account to trade. If needed, deposit funds or transfer in from another Dexari account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Markets or Trade tab and select a Spot market and trading pair">
    Start from the Markets tab and select a Spot market and trading pair, or go to the Trade tab and change the market type to Spot and select your pair (for example, BTC/USDC).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap 'Buy' or 'Sell' to open the order placement modal">
    Choose Buy to purchase or Sell to convert your asset. This opens the order placement modal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the amount and adjust order details">
    Enter the amount you want to trade. Adjust order type (Market, Limit, Scale, TWAP) and related details such as price, duration, and more as needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap 'Buy' or 'Sell' again to confirm your order">
    Review all details, then press Buy or Sell again to place your order. Your new balance will appear instantly in your Spot account once filled.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You can view your completed spot trades from the History tab. Manage your Spot holdings from your Spot account in Portfolio or directly in the Trade tab.
</Tip>

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## Minimums and fees

* Minimum order size: \$10 (USD equivalent)
* Fees: See the <a href="/resources/fees">Fees</a> page for details