Getting Started
Head to the Ascend testnet at testnet.ascend.market to begin trading in a risk-free environment.Connect Your Wallet
Ascend supports multiple wallet types across different chains:1
Connect Wallet
Click Connect Wallet and select your preferred wallet provider: Privy, Lace, Vespr, Nufi, Eternl, or Midnight.
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Claim Testnet Funds
Navigate to your Profile Page and click Claim Faucet to receive free testnet USDT. Each claim credits your wallet with 1,000 USDT..png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BsKv0p-GL1ZTml7D&q=85&s=dbb74898d409ea124c1518a122960586)
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Deposit to Trading Account
Click the Deposit button on your profile. Select your network (e.g. Ethereum), enter an amount using the quick-select buttons (10, 100) or type a custom value, and confirm..png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BsKv0p-GL1ZTml7D&q=85&s=5d5bb2b7223012ae38ebb8c6db342313)
Your trading account balance will update immediately..png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BsKv0p-GL1ZTml7D&q=85&s=6a524c73c8ec343b72d8e234b959e730)
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Placing a Trade
Once your trading account is funded, you’re ready to start trading probabilities with up to 1001x leverage across outcomes, crypto, stocks, metals, commodities, and more.1
Choose a Market
Browse available markets from the Markets page. Each market poses a yes/no question, for example, “Will BTC go up by 07:59 UTC March 21, 2026?” with a target price..png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BsKv0p-GL1ZTml7D&q=85&s=4aa171d9fcbb618da38a7f362eee8753)
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Set Your Position
Configure your trade:.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BsKv0p-GL1ZTml7D&q=85&s=ce0e1c80878b300877b0ee4a474f3dd4)
- Amount - Your initial margin (e.g. $50)
- Leverage - Slide to set leverage (e.g. 8x)
- Direction - Choose Long (yes) or Short (no)
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Monitor Your Position
Track open positions under the Positions tab, which shows market, leverage, current value, liquidation percentage, unrealized PnL, and status..png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BsKv0p-GL1ZTml7D&q=85&s=e5ad494cbefd0dc3ede407f2b1ea8039)
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Close Your Position
Click Close on any open position to realize your profit or loss. Your PnL and trading account balance will update automatically on your profile page..png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BsKv0p-GL1ZTml7D&q=85&s=37a9d5a9bb9f78865a601d7ff662eb39)
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