> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://trenchexchange.gitbook.io/trench-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://trenchexchange.gitbook.io/trench-docs/trench-your-unfair-advantage.md). # Trench - Your Unfair Advantage ## About Trench **Everything you need to know about Trench, what you can trade, and where to start.** Trench is a **global futures trading platform** built for traders who want access to multiple markets from a single terminal. Trade futures across **crypto, stocks, commodities, indices, forex, and pre-IPO markets**, with advanced execution tools, real-time market data, and a self-custodial architecture designed to keep you in control of your funds. ### Trade Global Markets **One terminal. Global markets. 24/7.** Access futures across major crypto assets, global equities, commodities, indices, forex, and upcoming pre-IPO markets. Explore what's moving through Markets, build your Watchlist, and jump directly into a trade. ### Execute With Precision **From simple market orders to advanced execution.** Trade with **Market, Limit, Stop Market, Stop Limit, TWAP, and Scale orders**. Use leverage, Cross or Isolated Margin, and built-in Take Profit and Stop Loss controls to manage your positions. ### Understand the Market **See what's moving before you trade it.** Track **Gainers, Losers, market volume, Open Interest, funding rates, and price movements** across global markets. Use the Economic and Earnings Calendars to understand upcoming events that could drive volatility. ### Your Funds. Your Control. **Self-custodial by design.** Trench is built around a self-custodial model, giving you control over your funds and signing. **No KYC by design.** Your account and assets remain under your control rather than being held by Trench as a traditional custodian. ### Fund & Trade **Get funded and start trading in minutes.** Fund your account through **bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, exchange connections, Binance Pay, or crypto deposits** through our integrated funding provider. Once funded, choose a market, set your position, and execute. ### Get Started New to Trench? Start with the **Onboarding Guide** to set up your account, secure your recovery key, explore the terminal, fund your wallet, and take your first futures trade. **→** [**Start with Onboarding**](/trench-docs/terminal-guide/onboarding.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://trenchexchange.gitbook.io/trench-docs/trench-your-unfair-advantage.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.