Applicable Scope
This guide applies to Gate Web
Before you start: Ensure you have a Gate account with sufficient funds
Estimated time: 5 m
Objective
This guide will walk you through how to execute your first futures trade on Gate Web.
Steps
Step 1: Select Perpetual Futures and Trading Pair
Navigate to the top navigation bar and click "Futures". Choose the futures trading pair you want to trade to enter the trading page.
Step 2: Transfer Funds to Futures Account
In Classic Account mode, click the "Transfer" button to move assets from your Spot Account to your Futures Account.
Step 3: Choose Position Mode and Adjust Leverage
Select your preferred margin mode:
- Cross Margin Mode: All cross-margin trading pairs share the position margin
- Isolated Margin Mode: Each trading pair has a separate position
Set the leverage multiplier (1-125x) based on your risk tolerance.
Step 4: Select Order Type and Position Side
Choose your order type:
- Limit Order: Executes at your specified price and amount
- Market Order: Fills quickly at the best available market price
- Conditional Order: Executes when the trigger price is reached
- Advanced Limit Order: Executes when the trigger price is reached
Enter the price and amount, determine the position side, and click "Buy (Long)" or "Sell (Short)" to place the order.
Step 5: Close Position
Click "Positions" at the bottom of the page to view your position information and monitor the liquidation price. You can also set take-profit/stop-loss (TP/SL) conditions.
When your expected return is reached, select Market, Limit, or Close All to close the position.
Notes
- Higher leverage requires less margin but significantly increases liquidation risk
- Digital asset futures trading involves substantial risk and prices may fluctuate dramatically
- You may lose the entire amount of your investment
- Gate may update product features, interfaces, and fee structures at any time
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice
- Please refer to Gate's Risk Disclosure and User Agreement for comprehensive risk information
FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between Cross Margin and Isolated Margin modes?
A: In Cross Margin mode, all cross-margin trading pairs share the same margin pool, which can help prevent liquidation but may put all your futures account balance at risk. In Isolated Margin mode, each trading pair has its own separate margin, limiting your risk to only that specific position.
Q2: How does leverage affect my trading risk?
A: Higher leverage allows you to control larger positions with less margin, but it also increases your liquidation risk. For example, 125x leverage means a 0.8% price move against your position could result in liquidation, while 10x leverage would require an 8% adverse price move.
Q3: What happens if I don't close my position before liquidation?
A: If the market price reaches your liquidation price, the system will automatically close your position to prevent further losses. You will lose the margin allocated to that position, and liquidation fees may apply.
Disclaimer
The content provided herein is for reference and educational purposes only and does not constitute any financial, investment, trading, or legal advice, nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any digital assets. Gate makes no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained herein. Product features, interfaces, rules, and fee structures may be updated or adjusted at any time. Please refer to the latest announcements and the actual information displayed on the Gate platform for the most accurate details.
Digital asset investments involve significant risk, and prices may fluctuate substantially. You may lose the entire amount of your investment. Please make decisions cautiously based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance after fully understanding the associated risks. If necessary, you are advised to consult an independent professional financial or legal advisor.
For more information about potential risks, please refer to Gate's Risk Disclosure and User Agreement.
