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# Getting started

Everything you need before your first trade on SigSig.

This section takes you from zero to your first trade on SigSig.

## What you'll need

* **A crypto wallet.** SigSig works with common EVM wallets (for example MetaMask, Rabby or WalletConnect-compatible wallets) and Solana wallets. The app shows which wallets and networks are currently supported when you click **Connect wallet**.
* **USDC** on a supported network, to deposit as collateral.
* **A small amount of the network's gas token** for the deposit transaction.

## The three steps

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-wallet">:wallet:</i></td><td><strong>1. Connect &#x26; enable trading</strong></td><td>Connect your wallet and create your account.</td><td><a href="/getting-started/quickstart.md">Quickstart</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-arrow-down-to-bracket">:arrow-down-to-bracket:</i></td><td><strong>2. Deposit</strong></td><td>Fund your account with USDC.</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/collateral.md">Collateral</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-chart-line">:chart-line:</i></td><td><strong>3. Trade</strong></td><td>Place your first order.</td><td><a href="/getting-started/trading.md">Trading</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Perpetual futures are leveraged products. You can lose more than you expect if the market moves against you. Start small and read [Margin, Leverage & PnL](/core-concepts/margin-leverage-and-pnl.md) before trading with leverage.
{% endhint %}


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