Knowledge Base

Find answers, guides, and troubleshooting help

How to Place Your First Trade

Trading · 5 min read

Trading

1 Choose Your Instrument

Navigate to the trading panel and select your preferred instrument from the watchlist. PropVault supports Forex pairs, indices, commodities, and crypto CFDs. Use the search bar to quickly find specific symbols.

2 Set Order Parameters

Choose your order type (Market, Limit, or Stop), enter lot size, and set your Stop Loss and Take Profit levels. Always use the risk calculator to ensure your position aligns with daily drawdown limits.

3 Execute and Monitor

Click Buy or Sell to execute. Your open position appears in the trade panel. Monitor P&L in real time and manage the trade by adjusting SL/TP or closing manually from the positions tab.

Updated Apr 1, 2026 1.2k views
Was this helpful?

Still Need Help?

Our team is ready to assist

Live Chat Online
Email Support support@propvault.io
Avg. Response Under 6 hours
Availability 24/7