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# How to trade (buy/sell) cryptocurrencies?


# Trading cryptocurrencies with each other is easy, safe and fast via Mercury Iconex crypto exchange.

Here is a step-by-step guide for users to trade cryptocurrency market pairs such as SRDC-USDT or BTC-USDT:

1. **Log Into Your Account**:
- Go to our [website](https://mercuryiconex.org/) and click on "Start Trading" and select [Login](https://www.mercuryiconex.com/login) on our exchange.

| If you have not yet created an online account, we recommend that you do so.
| Check out our Knowledge Base article "How to Start or Open an Account" for the necessary steps.

- Log in with your registered username and password.
- Complete the two-factor authentication (2FA) if enabled.

2. **Navigate to the Trading section**:
- Search for the "Market Pairs" or "Trade" section on the exchange or via your E-wallet.
- Click on this to open the trading interface.

3. **Select the Market Pair (SRDC-USDT or BTC-USDT)**:
- Search for the market pair you want to trade, in this case SRDC-USDT.
- Use the search bar in the upper left corner or navigate through the market list or your E-wallet to find SRDC-USDT.
- Click on SRDC-USDT to open the trading interface for this market pair.

| The guide to trading cryptocurrencies can be applied to any market pair that exists on our exchange.
| You can use this guide for any cryptocurrency market pair that you want to trade.

4. **View the Trading Interface**:
- The trading interface shows a price chart, an order book, open orders, recent transactions, public sales, and a section to place buy and sell orders.
- Take some time to explore the interface and familiarize yourself with the different parts and functions.

5. **Place a Buy Order**:
- Go to the "Order Entry" section.
- Select "Buy" or "Buy" under "Order Mode" normally.
- Enter the amount of SRDC you want to buy in Size, and/or the amount in USDT you want to spend in Price.
- Choose the type of order you want to place:
- **Market Order**: Buy SRDC at the current market price. This is simple and fast, but the price can fluctuate.
- **Limit Order**: Set a specific price at which you want to buy SRDC. The order will only be executed if the market reaches that price.

- Click "Buy" or "Buy" to place the order.

6. **Place a Sell Order**:
- Go to the "Order Entry" section.
- Select "Sell" or "Sell" under "Order Mode" normally.
- Enter the amount of SRDC you want to sell in Size, and/or the amount in USDT in Price.
- Choose the type of order you want to place:
- **Market Order**: Sell SRDC at the current market price.
- **Limit Order**: Set a specific price at which you want to sell SRDC. The order will only be executed if the market reaches that price.
- Click "Sell" or "Sell" to place the order.

7. **Check your Orders**:
- Go to the "Open Orders" or "Open Orders" section to view your active buy and sell orders.
- You can cancel or modify open orders if necessary.

8. **Check Your Balance**:
- After executing your orders, you can check your updated balance in the "E-Wallet" or "Balance" section.
- You will find the SRDC you bought or SRDC you sold here, where they are safely stored.

### Extra Tips:

| - **Do Your Research**: Learn about the market and price movements before you start trading.
| - **Start with Small Amounts**: If you are new, start with small amounts to gain experience without taking big risks.
| - **Use Stop-Loss Orders**: Consider using stop-loss orders to limit your losses if the market moves against you.
| - **Stay Informed**: Follow market trends and news to make more informed trading decisions.

*By following these steps, you can start trading cryptocurrency market pairs, such as SRDC-USDT, BTC-USDT and all common market pairs, through your Mercury Iconex cryptocurrency account.*