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# Getting Started

#### Setting up the bot <a href="#setting-up-the-bot" id="setting-up-the-bot"></a>

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

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#### Depositing <a href="#depositing" id="depositing"></a>

Next, deposit funds to your wallet. You can send either USDC/Solana on Solana Network. Run `/start` to view the addresses you can send to. You must deposit at least **5 USDC/0.01 Sol** to begin the bridging process.

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#### Exploring tickers <a href="#exploring-tickers" id="exploring-tickers"></a>

Use the `/markets` command to view the perps markets you can long or short.\
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#### Opening your first position <a href="#opening-your-first-position" id="opening-your-first-position"></a>

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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#### Viewing your positions <a href="#viewing-your-positions" id="viewing-your-positions"></a>

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

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#### You’re done! <a href="#you-e2-80-99re-done" id="you-e2-80-99re-done"></a>

Congratulations, you’ve placed your first perp trade on Aster! 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
* `/track` — track a wallet’s trades
* `/invite` — invite friends with your referral code
* `/points` — see how many points you have
* `/taunt` — taunt another clan with a message

And remember, don’t get liquidated.


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