Trading Guide

Learn how to trade synthetic assets and perpetual contracts on DI Network, from basic spot trading to advanced leveraged strategies.

Trading Overview

DI Network offers two main trading systems:

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• DUSD Balance: Base currency for all trading

• Connected Wallet: MetaMask or compatible wallet

• Network Selection: Choose your preferred network

• Risk Understanding: Know the risks before trading

First Steps

1. Acquire DUSD: Mint DUSD using DI or other collateral

2. Choose Trading Type: Spot or perpetual trading

3. Select Asset: Pick from 50+ available assets

4. Execute Trade: Follow the trading guides below

Trading Types

🔄 Spot Trading

Trade synthetic assets with zero slippage using oracle pricing.

Spot Trading

⚡ Perpetual Trading

Trade with leverage up to 50x using advanced position management.

Perpetual Trading

🛡️ Risk Management

Essential risk management strategies for all traders.

Risk Management

Quick Start Examples

Spot Trading Example

// Mint synthetic Bitcoin
await di.dswap.mintSynthetic('xBTC', ethers.parseEther('1000'));

// Swap to synthetic Ethereum
await di.dswap.swapSynthetic('xBTC', 'xETH', ethers.parseEther('0.5'));

// Burn back to DUSD
await di.dswap.burnSynthetic('xETH', ethers.parseEther('10'));

Perpetual Trading Example

// Open 10x long BTC position
await di.dperp.openPosition({
  asset: 'BTC',
  collateral: ethers.parseEther('1000'),
  size: ethers.parseEther('10000'),
  isLong: true,
  leverage: 10
});

// Close position
await di.dperp.closePosition({
  asset: 'BTC',
  sizeDelta: ethers.parseEther('10000'),
  isLong: true
});

Available Assets

Cryptocurrencies

• Major: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, SOL

• DeFi: UNI, AAVE, COMP, SUSHI

• Layer 1: DOT, AVAX, ATOM, NEAR

Traditional Assets

• Stocks: AAPL, TSLA, GOOGL, AMZN, MSFT

• Commodities: Gold, Silver, Oil, Gas

• Forex: EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, AUD

Trading Features

Zero Slippage (Spot)

• Trade at exact oracle prices

• No price impact regardless of size

• Fair execution for all traders

High Leverage (Perpetuals)

• Up to 50x leverage on major assets

• Isolated margin positions

• Advanced risk controls

24/7 Trading

• Trade traditional assets anytime

• No market hours restrictions

• Weekend and holiday trading

Cross-Chain Support

• Trade on any supported network

• Unified liquidity across chains

• Cross-chain position management

Fee Structure

Trading Type	Operation	Fee
Spot	Mint/Burn	0.1%
Spot	Swap	0.3%
Perpetual	Open/Close	0.1%
Perpetual	Funding	Variable

Risk Warnings

High Risk Trading

• Perpetual trading involves high risk of loss

• Leverage amplifies both gains and losses

• Only trade with funds you can afford to lose

• Always use proper risk management

Common Risks

• Market Risk: Price volatility can cause losses

• Liquidation Risk: Leveraged positions can be liquidated

• Funding Risk: Funding rates can be costly over time

• Smart Contract Risk: Protocol risks exist

Risk Mitigation

• Start Small: Begin with small position sizes

• Use Stop Losses: Set automatic exit points

• Diversify: Don't put all funds in one position

• Monitor Positions: Check positions regularly

• Understand Leverage: Know how leverage affects risk

Trading Strategies

Conservative Strategy

• Spot Trading Only: No leverage risk

• Blue Chip Assets: Trade major cryptocurrencies

• Small Positions: 1-5% of portfolio per trade

• Long-Term Holds: Hold positions for weeks/months

Moderate Strategy

• Low Leverage: 2-5x maximum leverage

• Mixed Assets: Crypto and traditional assets

• Medium Positions: 5-10% of portfolio per trade

• Swing Trading: Hold positions for days/weeks

Aggressive Strategy

• High Leverage: 10-50x leverage

• All Asset Classes: Full range of available assets

• Large Positions: 10-25% of portfolio per trade

• Day Trading: Intraday position management

Getting Help

Resources

• Documentation: Complete trading guides

• Discord: Community support and discussion

• Tutorials: Video guides and walkthroughs

• FAQ: Common questions and answers

Support Channels

• Discord: Real-time community help

• Telegram: Official announcements

• Twitter: Updates and tips

• GitHub: Technical documentation

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Ready to start trading? Choose your preferred trading type and follow the detailed guides above.