# How to Use Cetus Margin This tutorial guides you how to use Cetus Margin to place margin trades. Please note that Cetus Margin is a different product from DeepBook Margin via the Cetus UI. #### **1. Select a market** Enter the **Margin Trading** page () and choose the market you want to trade.

#### **2. Choose direction** Select **Buy / Long** or **Sell / Short** based on your market view.

#### **3. Deposit collateral** Enter the amount you want to deposit.\ Collateral can be **either the base or quote asset** of the selected market.\ Minimum deposit: **≥ $5**.

#### **4. Set leverage** Choose your leverage level (starting from **1.1×**).\ Each market has a different maximum leverage depending on current lending conditions.

#### **5. Review order parameters** Your order info will be displayed below after you entered all the inputs. Info includes the key parameters like: * **Entry Price** * **Estimated Liquidation Price** Review these carefully to avoid mis-operation or unexpected execution results. And remember set a reasonable **slippage tolerance** in case that market price experiences unexpected spikes during your order execution.

#### **6. Submit the order** Confirm all settings, submit the order, and approve the transaction in your wallet.

#### **7. Track your position** Once executed, your **long/short position** will appear in the **Positions** section at the bottom of the page.

#### **8. Monitor position health** Keep an eye on your **Current LTV** and **Liquidation LTV**.\ If the Liquidation LTV is reached, your position may be liquidated at any time.

#### **9. Manage risk if LTV rises** If your LTV approaches the liquidation threshold, you can: * Top up collateral * Reduce leverage * Partially repay debt All actions are available under **Manage**.

#### **10. Additional position controls** Under **Manage**, you can also: * Increase or decrease position size * Close the position * Claim rewards (from lending protocols, if applicable)

#### **11. Share your position performance** Cetus has also integrated the **Cetus Box** tools, allowing you to generate and share a PnL card for your margin position if you like.