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# New to Crypto

## 1. Introduction

Buy crypto through one of the crypto exchanges like [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) and start your journey on LeverageX within minutes.

## 2. Download a Wallet

A digital wallet gives you the ability to own and control cryptocurrencies, and acts as a gateway to decentralized applications like LeverageX. You can use LeverageX with this wallet.

We support a list of wallets including: [Metamask](https://metamask.io/), [Coinbase Wallet](https://www.coinbase.com/wallet), [Ledger](https://www.ledger.com/), and others.

## 3. Buy Crypto

In order to trade using LeverageX, you need collateral and gas.

Collateral is the asset you use to place your trades. Your profits & losses are denominated in the same collateral. Choose from our supported options: $cbBTC, $wETH, and $USDC.

Gas is needed to perform blockchain transactions and is based on the blockchain you're trading on. Currently we support Base Chain ($ETH).

## 4. Swap Crypto

If you purchased something other than $cbBTC, $wETH, and $USDC, swap now. This will be a blockchain transaction, so you will be expected to sign from your wallet.

Save yourself some $ETH to pay the network fees while performing blockchain transactions.

## 5. Participate

Now that you have purchased your crypto, you can trade over 200 pairs on LeverageX or earn a real yield lending $cbBTC, $wETH, and $USDC.


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