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How to Trade Perpetuals on GMX (2026)

To trade on GMX: connect an EVM wallet at app.gmx.io, switch to Arbitrum or Avalanche, deposit USDC/ETH as collateral, select a market (BTC, ETH, etc.), choose long or short, set leverage and size, and submit. Monitor liquidation price on the Positions tab.

Open leveraged long or short positions using GLP-backed liquidity on Arbitrum and Avalanche.

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Educational content only — not financial advice. Cryptocurrency involves significant risk including total loss of funds.

Before you trade

Perpetual futures use leverage — losses exceed your deposit if liquidated. GMX uses GLP as counterparty liquidity. Start with low leverage on major pairs.

Never trade with funds you cannot afford to lose. Liquidations are automatic.

Step-by-step

  1. 01

    Connect and fund

    Connect MetaMask or Rabby at app.gmx.io on Arbitrum. Bridge USDC via the official bridge if needed.

  2. 02

    Open a position

    Select Trade → choose market → Long or Short → set collateral, leverage, and size. Review entry price and liquidation price.

  3. 03

    Manage and close

    Monitor PnL and funding fees. Close via Market or Limit order. Withdraw collateral from the account dashboard.

Frequently asked questions

What is GLP?

GLP is GMX's liquidity pool token — GLP holders earn trading fees but bear trader PnL risk.

GMX vs Hyperliquid?

Hyperliquid is a custom L1 with higher volume; GMX runs on Arbitrum/Avalanche with GLP pool model.

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