What Matters
Collateral correction — 26 October 2026: DAI markets are close-only on Arbitrum and Polygon: existing DAI positions can be closed, but new DAI trades cannot be opened. See the official collateral table. This targeted documentation check updates collateral availability only; it is not a new fee, execution, security or eligibility audit.
Current documentation checked 13 October 2026. “2027” is this guide’s planning edition, not a claim that future settings are already known. Recheck collateral, fees and supported markets when you trade.
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Choose the collateral before the exposure
Use the current network-specific collateral table. DAI markets on Arbitrum and Polygon are close-only. The supported opening collateral differs by network; verify the actual selector instead of assuming DAI, GNS or any other token can open a position everywhere.
A repeatable trade checklist
- Confirm eligibility, domain, network and token.
- Set an affordable loss budget before selecting leverage.
- Inspect order type, quoted execution price and position size.
- Read opening and closing costs, price impact, funding and borrowing.
- Compare the planned stop with liquidation, allowing for costs and gaps.
- Review wallet permissions and confirm execution after submission.
- Record the actual fill, costs and closing transaction.
DN risk worksheet
Record starting collateral, exposure, entry, planned exit, estimated total costs and the loss you could tolerate. Compare the plan with actual fills afterwards. A journal can reveal mistakes; it cannot turn an unprofitable strategy into a reliable income source.
A simple pre-cost illustration: $200 at 5x creates roughly $1,000 exposure. A 1% adverse price change implies about $10 loss before costs. Real liquidation calculations are more complex; use the protocol’s current displayed values.
What can go wrong?
Wallet-based trading still commits collateral to smart contracts. It does not remove contract, oracle, collateral-depeg, governance, network or liquidation risk. A stop is an instruction, not insurance against every gap or delay. Forex and commodities have market closures. Check eligibility and current terms before connecting; wallet access does not establish permission to trade in every country.
Use practice mode to learn the controls. Do not increase leverage merely to meet an order minimum. Decide how much you can afford to lose before choosing exposure, and retain gas for any required transactions.
FAQ
Does wallet-based mean my collateral stays untouched in my wallet?
No. A position uses protocol contracts and exposes its collateral to their rules and risks.
Can a disciplined trader still be liquidated?
Yes. Gaps, delays, costs and failures can overwhelm a planned exit. Liquidation is not proof of personal indiscipline.
Is there a universally safe leverage setting?
No. Lower leverage reduces sensitivity to price moves but cannot eliminate loss.
Sources and review method
Documentation reviewed on 13 October 2026. This update is a documentation review, not a new live-trading benchmark, security audit or measured execution test. Parameters can change.
