Step 10. Essential First Steps Before Executing Trades

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In this video, I walk you through the crucial first step you need to take before executing any trade on the desktop app. I demonstrate how to access the settings by right-clicking and navigating to the trading section, ensuring that your buy and sell buttons are activated and that instant order placement is enabled. This setup is essential for a smooth trading experience. I also cover how to adjust these settings on the mobile app, guiding you through the process step-by-step. Please make sure to follow these instructions carefully to optimize your trading setup.

Access Settings on Desktop 0:11

  • Open the desktop app and navigate to your chart.
  • Right-click your mouse to open the settings menu.

Navigate to Trading Settings on Desktop 0:24

  • In the settings menu, find and select 'Trading'.
  • Ensure that the buy and sell buttons are enabled (they should be automatically on).

Enable Instant Orders Placement on Desktop 0:44

  • Look for the option to enable 'Instant Orders Placement'.
  • Click the checkbox to activate it, which will display a box indicating it's enabled.

Confirm Settings on Desktop 1:20

  • Click 'OK' to save your settings.
  • You should now see your buy and sell buttons along with the quantity box and spread information.

Access Settings on Mobile 1:43

  • Open the mobile app and locate the settings icon (a hexagon).
  • Tap on the hexagon to access settings.

Navigate to Trading Settings on Mobile 1:43

  • Click on 'More Settings'.
  • If you're in a different area, use the back button to return to the main settings menu.

Enable Buy/Sell Buttons and Instant Orders on Mobile 2:03

  • Select 'Trading' from the settings menu.
  • Ensure that both buy and sell buttons are enabled (with a tick).
  • Enable 'Instant Orders Placement' by ticking the checkbox.

Confirm Settings on Mobile 2:23

  • Click 'OK' in the bottom right corner to save your settings.
  • You should now see your buy and sell buttons along with the quantity box and spread information.