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Getting Started

Head to the Ascend testnet at testnet.ascend.market to begin trading in a risk-free environment.

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Connect Your Wallet

Ascend supports multiple wallet types across different chains:
ChainConnection Method
SolanaVia Privy
EVM (Ethereum, etc.)Via Privy
MidnightVia Lace
CardanoAll Cardano wallets supported (Lace, Vespr, Nufi, Eternl)
1

Connect Wallet

Click Connect Wallet and select your preferred wallet provider: Privy, Lace, Vespr, Nufi, Eternl, or Midnight.
2

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.
Accounts and security page showing wallet addresses and Claim Faucet button
3

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 (1,1, 10, 50,50, 100) or type a custom value, and confirm.
Deposit dialog showing network selection and amount input
Your trading account balance will update immediately.
Profile page with PnL $0 and Balance $100

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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.
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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.
Trading interface showing BTC market at 45% chance, order book, and probability chart
2

Set Your Position

Configure your trade:
  • Amount - Your initial margin (e.g. $50)
  • Leverage - Slide to set leverage (e.g. 8x)
  • Direction - Choose Long (yes) or Short (no)
The interface displays your:
FieldDescription
Size in USDTotal position size (margin x leverage)
Entry Position (0% Spread)The probability at which you enter
Liq. Position (-95% Margin)The probability at which you’d be liquidated
FeeTrading fees for the order
Position configuration showing 8x leverage with entry at 47% and liquidation at 41%
3

Monitor Your Position

Track open positions under the Positions tab, which shows market, leverage, current value, liquidation percentage, unrealized PnL, and status.
Positions table showing BTC Long position at 8x leverage with value $67.77 and IN PROFIT status
4

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.
Profile page showing PnL of $17.76 and Balance of $117.77
Use the Share button on your profile to share your PnL card with others.