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

# Making Your First Trade

> A step-by-step guide to placing your first trade on Limitless Exchange

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your wallet">
    Visit [limitless.exchange](https://limitless.exchange) and connect your wallet. Limitless supports wallets on the **Base** network.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund your account">
    You'll need **USDC on Base** to trade. Bridge or transfer USDC to your Base wallet address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a market">
    Browse active markets — crypto prices, stocks, macro events, and more. Each market has a clear resolution condition and deadline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Buy shares">
    Choose "Yes" or "No" and enter the number of shares you want to buy. A **market order** fills instantly at the best available price.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage your position">
    Track your positions in your portfolio. You can sell shares anytime before the market resolves, or hold until resolution.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens at Resolution?

* **Winning shares** → pay out **\$1.00** each
* **Losing shares** → worthless (\$0.00)

Your profit is `$1.00 - purchase price` per winning share.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Market Orders" icon="bolt" href="/user-guide/market-orders">
    Learn about instant-execution market orders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Limit Orders" icon="sliders" href="/user-guide/limit-orders">
    Set your own price with limit orders.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>