> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://staging-docs.orderly.network/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Trade on Orderly

> Get an overview of trading on Orderly Network, featuring shared liquidity and omnichain access.

Orderly Network is a decentralized trading infrastructure that powers perpetual futures trading across multiple blockchains. All liquidity is shared in a single orderbook, so no matter which front-end you use or which chain you connect from, you access the same deep liquidity pool.

## Why trade on Orderly?

| Feature                   | Description                                                                                       |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Shared liquidity**      | One unified orderbook across all integrated DEXs -- no fragmented liquidity.                      |
| **Omnichain access**      | Deposit and trade from 15+ supported chains including Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, Solana, and more. |
| **CEX-grade performance** | Central limit order book (CLOB) with off-chain matching and on-chain settlement.                  |
| **Multi-collateral**      | Trade using USDC, USDT, ETH, SOL, BNB, WBTC, and other supported collateral types.                |
| **Self-custody**          | Your funds remain on-chain -- no centralized custody risk.                                        |

## Two ways to trade

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Trade on a DEX" icon="browsers" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/builders">
    Choose from numerous front-ends built on Orderly. Each DEX offers its own UI and features while
    sharing the same liquidity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trade via API" icon="gear-code" href="/build-on-omnichain/building-on-omnichain">
    For programmatic traders -- connect directly to Orderly's API for automated strategies and
    advanced execution.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What can you trade?

Orderly supports **100+ perpetual futures markets** including major crypto assets (BTC, ETH, SOL) and real-world assets (S\&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Gold, equities). All contracts are denominated and settled in USDC.

<Card title="View all supported markets" icon="list" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/supported-markets" />

## Learn more

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  <Card title="Orderbook Design" icon="chart-bar" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/trading-basics/orderbook-design">
    How Orderly's CLOB combines CEX-level speed with on-chain settlement.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accounts" icon="user" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/trading-basics/accounts">
    How accounts work across different front-ends.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Order Types" icon="arrow-up-arrow-down" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/trading-basics/order-types">
    Market, limit, stop-loss, and other supported order types.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trading Fees" icon="receipt" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/trading-basics/trading-fees">
    Fee structure for traders and the Builder Staking programme.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Supported Chains" icon="link" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/supported-chains">
    All EVM and non-EVM chains you can trade from.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multi-Collateral" icon="coins" href="/introduction/trade-on-orderly/multi-collateral">
    Collateral types, weights, LTV, and auto-conversion rules.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>