# Spot Trade

### Overview

Spot trading on Yamata lets you buy and sell crypto assets at current market prices or set specific price targets. The interface provides professional-grade tools with an intuitive design that works for both beginners and experienced traders.

### Understanding the Interface

#### Price Chart & Market Data

* **Price Chart**: Real-time candlestick chart with technical indicators
* **Current Price**: Live market price displayed prominently
* **24h Stats**: Daily change, high, low, and volume metrics
* **Order Book**: Live buy/sell orders showing market depth

#### Trading Panel

Located on the right side, this is where you'll place your trades:

* **Market/Limit Toggle**: Choose between instant execution or price targeting
* **Buy/Sell Buttons**: Select your trade direction
* **Amount Input**: Specify how much you want to trade
* **Balance Display**: Shows your available funds
* **Order Value**: Calculates total trade value
* **Percentage Buttons**: Quick selection for 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% of balance

### Order Types

#### Market Orders

Execute immediately at the current market price.

**When to use**: When you want instant execution and current price is acceptable.

**Steps**:

1. Click **"MARKET"** tab in the trading panel
2. Select **"BUY"** or **"SELL"**
3. Enter the amount you want to trade
4. Review the estimated order value
5. Click **"Place Order"**

**Note**: Market orders execute instantly but may have slight price variation during high volatility.

#### Limit Orders

Set a specific price at which you want to buy or sell.

**When to use**: When you have a target price and can wait for the market to reach it.

**Steps**:

1. Click **"LIMIT"** tab in the trading panel
2. Select **"BUY"** or **"SELL"**
3. Enter your desired price in the price field
4. Enter the amount you want to trade
5. Review the total order value
6. Click **"Place Order"**

**Note**: Limit orders only execute when the market reaches your specified price.

### Reading the Order Book

The order book on the right shows:

* **Red Orders**: Sell orders (asks) - prices sellers want
* **Green Orders**: Buy orders (bids) - prices buyers offer
* **Price**: The price level for each order
* **Size**: Amount available at that price
* **Total**: Cumulative volume

**Tip**: The spread between the highest bid and lowest ask indicates market liquidity.

### Managing Your Orders

#### Open Orders

View and manage your active orders in the **"OPEN ORDERS"** tab at the bottom:

* See all pending limit orders
* Cancel orders that haven't executed
* Monitor order status

#### Trade History

Review completed trades in the **"TRADE HISTORY"** tab:

* Track your trading performance
* View execution prices and fees
* Export data for record keeping

### Professional Features

#### Chart Analysis

* **Timeframes**: Switch between 1m, 5m, 1h, 1d, and more
* **Indicators**: Access RSI, MACD, and other technical indicators
* **Drawing Tools**: Add trend lines and support/resistance levels
* **Chart Types**: Candlestick, line, and area charts

#### Quick Amount Selection

Use percentage buttons for fast position sizing:

* **25%**: Quarter of your balance
* **50%**: Half of your balance
* **75%**: Three-quarters of your balance
* **100%**: All available balance

### Fees & Execution

* **Trading Fees**: Competitive maker/taker fee structure
* **Execution**: Instant settlement thanks to OHX technology
* **Slippage**: Minimal due to efficient order matching
* **No Gas Fees**: Account abstraction covers transaction costs

### Troubleshooting

**Order Not Executing**:

* Check if you have sufficient balance
* Verify the price is within market range
* Ensure the trading pair is active

**Balance Not Updating**:

* Refresh the page
* Check if the transaction completed
* Contact support if issues persist

**Need Help?**

* Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/VdefVAS4JP) for real-time support
* Check the [FAQ](https://docs.yamata.io/appendix/faqs) for common questions
* Reach out on [Telegram](https://t.me/yamataexchange) for updates

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