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Getting Started with Riverr

This guide will walk you through setting up your account and making your first trade on Riverr.

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet​

Supported Wallets​

Riverr supports the following Web3 wallets:

  • Internet Identity (Recommended for ICP ecosystem)
  • Plug Wallet
  • Stoic Wallet
  • Other ICP-compatible wallets

Connecting Your Wallet​

  1. Navigate to Riverr Dashboard
  2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top-right corner
  3. Select your preferred wallet from the list
  4. Follow the wallet-specific connection prompts
  5. Approve the connection request in your wallet

![Connect Wallet Screenshot] Screenshot showing wallet connection options

tip

If you don't have a wallet yet, we recommend starting with Internet Identity for the best ICP experience.

Step 2: Fund Your Account​

Depositing Assets​

Before trading, you need to deposit collateral:

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Click "Deposit"
  3. Select the asset you want to deposit (ICP, ckBTC, etc.)
  4. Enter the amount to deposit
  5. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

Minimum Deposit Requirements​

  • ICP: 1 ICP minimum
  • ckBTC: 0.001 ckBTC minimum
  • Other assets: Check individual asset requirements

Step 3: Navigate the Dashboard​

Dashboard Overview​

Your dashboard displays:

  • Portfolio Balance: Total account value
  • Active Positions: Currently open trades
  • Trading History: Recent transactions
  • PnL Summary: Profit and loss overview

Key Dashboard Sections​

Account Summary​

  • Available balance for trading
  • Total portfolio value
  • Unrealized PnL from open positions

Active Positions​

  • Position size and direction (Long/Short)
  • Current PnL
  • Liquidation price
  • Position controls (close, modify)

Recent Activity​

  • Trade history
  • Deposits and withdrawals
  • Fee summaries

Step 4: Understanding the Interface​

  • Dashboard: Account overview and portfolio management
  • Trade: Advanced trading interface
  • Portfolio: Detailed position and balance view
  • History: Complete transaction history

Quick Actions​

From the dashboard, you can quickly:

  • Open new positions
  • Close existing positions
  • Deposit/withdraw funds
  • View detailed analytics

Step 5: Account Security​

Best Practices​

  1. Use Hardware Wallets: For large amounts, consider hardware wallet integration
  2. Enable 2FA: If supported by your wallet provider
  3. Regular Backups: Ensure your wallet recovery phrases are safely stored
  4. Monitor Positions: Set up alerts for position changes

Risk Settings​

Configure your risk management preferences:

  • Maximum position size limits
  • Auto-liquidation thresholds
  • Stop-loss defaults

Need Help?​

If you encounter issues:

  • Join our community Discord
  • Contact support through the platform

Ready to trade? Let's move on to the Trading Guide