> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ventuals.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ventuals.com/getting-started/start-trading.md).

# Start Trading

## Enable Trading

To start trading, you'll first need to establish a trading connection, which allows you to place trades without signing each time.

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You will also be asked to sign a builder code fee approval, which is a maximum of 5 bps.

## Ventuals uses USDH

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USDH is deployed through Stripe's stablecoin platform (Bridge), fully backed 1:1 by US Treasuries, cash, and cash equivalents managed by BlackRock.
{% endhint %}

Markets deployed by Ventuals use USDH as collateral, which is a US dollar-pegged stablecoin.

Other markets which are accessible via the Ventuals app may use USDC as collateral. To trade USDC markets, you'll need a USDC balance. You can easily swap between USDC and USDH using the "Swap Stablecoins" feature.

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