How to Trade Crypto on MEXC Exchange

Spot Trading on MEXC

What Is Spot Trading?

Spot trading involves buying and selling digital assets in real-time with other traders. Transactions are settled immediately ("on the spot") once orders are executed.

Placing Spot Orders (Desktop)

Step 1:
Click "Trade" > Select "Spot."

Note: Ensure tokens are transferred to your Spot Account from Fiat, Margin, or Futures accounts, or deposited from a third-party wallet.

Step 2:
Select a trading pair (e.g., BTC/USDT) or search manually.

Step 3:
Choose order type:

• Limit Order: Enter price/quantity, then click "Buy BTC" or "Sell BTC."
• Market Order: Input amount, execute instantly at market price.
• Stop-Limit Order: Set trigger price, limit price, and quantity.

Step 4:
Check order status under "Limit Order," "Stop-Limit," or "Order History."

Placing Spot Orders (Mobile App)

1. Tap Trade > Navigate to Spot Trading.
2. Select a pair (e.g., BTC/USDT).

3. Choose order type:

   • Limit: Specify price/quantity.
   • Stop-Limit: Set trigger/limit prices.
4. Monitor orders under "Limit" or "Stop-Limit."

Margin Trading on MEXC

What Is Margin Trading?

Margin trading lets users trade with borrowed funds, amplifying profits (or losses). Follow these steps:

1. Activate Margin Account: Enable via "Trade" > "Margin."
2. Transfer Assets: Move collateral (e.g., BTC, USDT) to Margin Wallet.
3. Borrow Funds: Select tokens, confirm loan amount/interest rate.

4. Trade:

   • Long: Borrow USDT to buy BTC (bullish).
   • Short: Borrow BTC to sell high, buy back low (bearish).
5. Repay: Return borrowed funds + interest via "Assets" > "Margin Account."

Auto Mode Features

• Auto-Borrowing: Loans adjust based on order size.
• Auto-Repayment: Unused loans are repaid automatically.

Stop-Limit Orders

Set trigger/limit prices to automate trades during volatility. Example:

• Trigger: 2.7 USDT
• Limit: 2.5 USDT
• Quantity: 35 EOS

Futures Trading on MEXC

Perpetual Coin-Margined Contracts (Desktop)

Step 1:
Log in > Select "Derivatives" > "Futures."

Step 2:
View market data, order book, and trading history.

Step 3:
Choose BTC/USDT or ETH/USDT pairs.

Step 4:
Transfer funds from Spot to Contract Account.

Step 5:
Place orders:

• Limit/Market/Stop-Limit
• Leverage up to 125x (adjustable).

Step 6:
Select margin mode:

• Cross Margin: Shared across positions.
• Isolated Margin: Limited to initial margin.

Step 7:
Execute trades:

• Long: Buy low, sell high.
• Short: Sell high, buy back low.

Perpetual Contracts (Mobile App)

1. Open app > Tap "Futures."
2. Select contract (e.g., BTC/USD).
3. Transfer funds if needed.
4. Set leverage (1x–125x).
5. Choose order type (Limit/Market/Stop-Limit).

FAQ

Q: What’s the minimum leverage for Margin Trading?
A: No fixed minimum; leverage depends on collateral and platform limits (up to 125x).

Q: Can I switch margin modes mid-trade?
A: Yes, from Isolated to Cross Margin (not vice versa).

Q: How are stop-limit orders executed?
A: Triggered when market hits the stop price; executed as limit orders.

Q: Are futures contracts settled in crypto or fiat?
A: Coin-margined contracts are settled in crypto (e.g., BTC, ETH).

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