> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://blog.opinion.trade/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Get Started on Opinion.trade > A step-by-step guide to using Opinion.trade: verify the official app, connect an account, read market rules, place a first order and manage risk. ## Quick Answer To start on **Opinion.trade**, first open the verified app at [app.opinion.trade](https://app.opinion.trade/), then connect with a supported social account or Web3 wallet. Browse a market, read its resolution rules, choose an outcome, enter an amount and review the order before confirming. Begin small, check the spread and fee, and remember that you can often sell a filled position before the market resolves. Availability and account options vary by jurisdiction and may change. ## Key Takeaways * Use only [app.opinion.trade](https://app.opinion.trade/) and verify the domain before signing or connecting. * Opinion currently documents Google or X social connection plus supported Web3 wallets. * Read the market question, closing time, resolution source and exceptional-case rules before trading. * A market order prioritizes execution; a limit order prioritizes your chosen price and may not fill. * Review the live fee quote and final order details—the interface is more current than a saved guide. ## Before You Begin Prediction markets involve the risk of losing the amount committed to a position. Access, eligibility and permitted use differ by jurisdiction. Check [where Opinion.trade is available](/learn/opinion-availability-and-eligibility), then verify the controlling Terms for your location. Never use funds you cannot afford to lose. You will need: * a modern browser; * a supported sign-in method; * access to the product in your jurisdiction; * time to read the market rules and understand the order. If you are new to the product itself, start with [What Is OPINION?](/learn/what-is-opinion-prediction-market). ## Step 1: Verify the Official App Open [https://app.opinion.trade/](https://app.opinion.trade/) directly. The main website at [opinion.trade](https://opinion.trade/) also routes users to the product. Before connecting: * confirm the address ends exactly in `opinion.trade`; * avoid links sent by unsolicited direct messages; * never enter a wallet seed phrase or private key; * compare unfamiliar social or support accounts with the [official Opinion links](/learn/official-opinion-trade-links). Bookmarking the verified app is safer than repeatedly searching for it. ## Step 2: Choose an Account Method Current Opinion Docs describe two paths. ### Social account The official [social-account guide](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/connect-with-social-account) documents connections through **Google or X**. Follow the app's current authorization screen and review the permissions shown by the provider. ### Web3 wallet The current [wallet guide](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/connect-with-web3-wallet) lists Binance Wallet, OKX Wallet, MetaMask, Backpack and Coinbase Wallet. After choosing a wallet, the app asks you to connect and sign a login message. A login signature should not require your seed phrase. Read every wallet prompt and confirm that the requesting site is `app.opinion.trade`. The account method affects what you control and what the public documentation explains. Read [Opinion Custody and Fund Safety](/learn/opinion-custody-and-fund-safety) before funding an account. ## Step 3: Review Funding and Network Details in the Live App Funding methods, supported assets, networks, limits and regional options can change. Follow the deposit flow shown inside the verified app rather than relying on an old screenshot or third-party tutorial. Before transferring anything, check: * the selected network; * the asset and destination address; * the minimum deposit or withdrawal shown; * platform, network and third-party fees; * whether a small test transaction is appropriate. Do not send an asset over a network that the current deposit screen does not support. Blockchain transfers may be irreversible. ## Step 4: Choose a Market Use the app's categories, filters, sorting and search tools. Do not choose only by the headline or the largest displayed return. Open the market and inspect: | Item | Why it matters | | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | | Question | Defines the event being traded | | Outcomes | Shows exactly what you can buy | | Closing time | Determines when trading ends | | Resolution rules | Define the evidence and final decision | | Current price | Indicates the market's implied probability | | Order book and spread | Show available liquidity and execution cost | For a Yes/No market, a Yes price of 0.65 is commonly read as an implied probability of about 65%. It is a market signal, not a guarantee. ## Step 5: Read the Resolution Rules This is the most important step beginners skip. Check the named source, cutoff date, time zone and treatment of delays, cancellations or corrections. The official Docs say most markets currently use Opinion AI as the primary oracle, but each market specifies its own method. Read [How the Opinion AI Oracle Works](/learn/how-opinion-ai-oracle-works) before trading a question with complex evidence. If a proposed result appears wrong or premature, the current product has a time-limited, OPN-staked dispute process. Read the [resolution and dispute guide](/learn/opinion-market-resolution-and-disputes) before the market closes; the window shown on the live market controls. If you cannot state in one sentence what evidence makes each outcome win, pause before ordering. ## Step 6: Choose Market or Limit Execution Opinion uses an order book. ### Market order A market order executes against available orders. It prioritizes getting filled, but the final average price can differ from the number you first noticed—especially in a thin market. ### Limit order A limit order sets the price you are willing to accept. It may wait, fill partially or never fill. The official [order-book guide](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/trade-on-prediction-market/understanding-the-order-book) explains how resting bids, asks and spreads work. For a first trade, understanding the preview matters more than using an advanced order type. ## Step 7: Place and Confirm the Order The current [Start trading guide](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/trade-on-prediction-market/start-trading) gives the basic flow: 1. Choose the outcome you want to buy, commonly Yes or No. 2. Enter the desired amount. 3. Review the displayed price, quantity, fee and potential payout. 4. Confirm Buy. 5. Wait for the success notification and then verify the position or order status. The current fee page says takers pay fees while resting maker orders are generally not charged. It also documents a dynamic price-based fee curve and operational minimums. Read [Opinion Fees Explained](/learn/opinion-fees-explained), then treat the live order preview and [official fee page](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/fees) as authoritative because schedules can change. ## Step 8: Monitor the Position or Open Order After an order fills, the position appears in the portfolio and its unrealized profit or loss changes with the market price. If a limit order remains open, it can be viewed and managed in Open Orders. You generally have two choices: * **sell before resolution** at an available market price; * **hold through resolution** and receive settlement based on the final outcome. Selling early is not guaranteed at a favorable price. Available liquidity and the spread determine the actual exit. Learn why [you do not have to wait until resolution](/learn/trade-before-resolution). ## A Safer First-Trade Checklist * I am on `app.opinion.trade`. * I understand the exact Yes/No or multi-outcome definition. * I read the resolution source and deadline. * I checked the spread and available liquidity. * I understand whether the order is market or limit. * I reviewed the quantity, maximum loss, fee and potential payout. * I am using a small amount I can afford to lose. * I know how I would exit or cancel an unfilled order. ## Common Beginner Mistakes ### Treating the displayed probability as certainty A 75% price still implies meaningful uncertainty. The outcome can lose. ### Reading only the headline Resolution follows the detailed rules, not the casual interpretation of the title. ### Ignoring the spread The difference between the best bid and ask is a real trading cost. Thin liquidity can make entry and exit prices worse. ### Assuming every limit order fills A limit order is a request at your chosen price, not a guaranteed trade. ### Following an unofficial funding link Fake support, airdrop and wallet-connect pages are common. Use the verified app and never share a seed phrase. ## Where to Go Next * [What Is OPINION?](/learn/what-is-opinion-prediction-market) — ecosystem and product overview. * [How the Opinion AI Oracle Works](/learn/how-opinion-ai-oracle-works) — resolution and evidence. * [Is Opinion.trade Legit?](/learn/is-opinion-trade-legit) — due-diligence checklist. * [Official Opinion.trade Links](/learn/official-opinion-trade-links) — verified domains and social accounts. * [Opinion Custody and Fund Safety](/learn/opinion-custody-and-fund-safety) — account control and wallet risks. * [Opinion Market Resolution and Disputes](/learn/opinion-market-resolution-and-disputes) — what happens after a result is proposed. * [Where Is Opinion.trade Available?](/learn/opinion-availability-and-eligibility) — current age and location restrictions. ## What to Watch * Changes to supported wallets, networks and funding methods. * The live fee and minimum schedule. * Market-specific source and dispute rules. * New portfolio, order-type and risk-control features. * Jurisdiction-specific availability and terms. ## Where Opinion Fits Opinion.trade is the live exchange within the wider OPINION ecosystem. This guide covers the user journey; developers looking for market data, WebSocket access or trading integrations should use [docs.opinion.trade](https://docs.opinion.trade/). ## Sources Used 1. [OPINION Docs: Connect with Social Account](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/connect-with-social-account) — Google and X connection. 2. [OPINION Docs: Connect with Web3 Wallet](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/connect-with-web3-wallet) — supported wallets and signature flow. 3. [OPINION Docs: Start Trading](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/trade-on-prediction-market/start-trading) — market selection and purchase flow. 4. [OPINION Docs: Understanding the Order Book](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/trade-on-prediction-market/understanding-the-order-book) — limit orders, bids, asks and spread. 5. [OPINION Docs: Fees](https://docs.opinion.trade/trade-on-opinion.trade/fees) — current fee policy and minimums. ## FAQ The live app is [app.opinion.trade](https://app.opinion.trade/). The main domain [opinion.trade](https://opinion.trade/) routes to official product surfaces. Not necessarily. Current Docs also describe connecting a Google or X social account. The options visible in the live app are the current source of truth. The current wallet guide lists Binance Wallet, OKX Wallet, MetaMask, Backpack and Coinbase Wallet. Support can change, so confirm inside the official app. Choose a market, read its rules, select an outcome, enter an amount, review the order and confirm Buy. Verify afterward that the trade filled or that a limit order remains open. Yes, the official Docs say a filled position can be sold before the market closes at available prices. Liquidity is not guaranteed. The current fee documentation lists a $5 minimum order, a $0.5 minimum fee and a \$5 minimum withdrawal, subject to change during abnormal network conditions. Always verify the live interface before acting. Availability and permitted use vary by jurisdiction. Check the current terms and product interface for your location. Educational information only. Prediction-market trading involves risk, and access or eligibility varies by jurisdiction.