# Spot Trading on Horizon Protocol

Welcome to Spot Trading on Horizon Protocol! To get started, go to [Horizon Protocol](https://exchange.horizonprotocol.com), connect your wallet, and let’s get started!

## **Markets** <a href="#id-2cb6" id="id-2cb6"></a>

The ‘Markets’ tab is an overview of the synthetic asset (zAsset) market available on Horizon Protocol. You can see market highlights: top gainer (24h) and top traded (24h). And, check out different zAssets in various categories.

Select the market you want to trade in!<br>

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## **Trade** <a href="#id-32e2" id="id-32e2"></a>

The ‘Trade’ tab is where you can buy and sell zAssets! Try selecting the zAsset you wish to trade, we’ll use zBNB for this guide. You can use the TradingView chart to help you make a decision.<br>

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You can enter an amount to buy in zUSD, zBNB, or use the slider to select a percentage amount.<br>

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You can similarly sell a zAsset by clicking either one of the inverse buttons.<br>

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Let’s buy some zBNB.

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**Congratulations!** You’ve traded your first synthetic asset and it has been added to your portfolio allocation!

*Let’s buy some more zAssets.*

![Picture 8: Recent Transactions.](/files/L2KHaKLPhNM7kMFxtak4)

## Portfolio

The ‘Portfolio’ tab lets you track how your portfolio performs.

![Picture 9: Portfolio](/files/wvVWDg5XEtgh0jaqp87L)

* Track your portfolio value over time
* See your trade history
* View your overall portfolio allocation and break it down by zAssets

**You now have a portfolio giving you exposure to borderless global derivatives from around the world!**


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