How do I make my first spot trade?Published 2026-11-08. Updated 2026-11-08. Last reviewed 2026-11-08.Prepare the account and fundsChoose and place the orderFinish account verification, deposit a supported crypto asset, wait until the funds are tradable, then open the exact spot pair you want to use.Prepare the account and fundsVerify your email and complete the security setup shown by OKSPOT.Open Deposit, choose an enabled coin and network, and check the destination, memo and minimum.Wait until the deposit record shows that the funds are available for trading.Choose and place the orderOpen Spot markets and select a pair. For example, buying BTC/USDC spends USDC to buy Bitcoin. Choose Buy or Sell, select your order type, and check the amount and fee before confirming.Check Open Orders for orders waiting to fill, or Spot History for completed trades.Related articlesHow do I deposit crypto into OKSPOT?Open Deposit, select the coin and network, and use the address shown for that exact selection. Check the minimum amount and any memo before sending.What does BTC/USDC mean when I buy or sell?In BTC/USDC, BTC is the base asset and USDC is the quote asset. Buying acquires BTC using USDC; selling gives up BTC in exchange for USDC.How do I place a market or limit order?A market order trades against available orders at the current market. A limit order specifies your price and may wait for a matching order. Check the Buy or Sell side and all amount units before submitting.Contact support about this article