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To trade on Everstrike you need an account, a connected wallet (DEX mode) or a managed wallet (CEX mode), and evUSD in your trading balance. This guide walks you through every step from sign-up to your first trade. If you are unsure which mode to choose, read DEX Mode vs. CEX Mode first.
DEX mode lets you connect and control your own wallet. Complete the following steps in order.
1

Create your account

Go to app.everstrike.io and enter your email address to sign up.When prompted, choose a nickname. Your nickname appears in Everstrike Chat and on the leaderboard — you cannot change it later, so choose carefully.Check your inbox for the verification email and confirm your address to activate the account.
2

Connect your wallet

Open the Portfolio view after logging in and click Connect Wallet.Choose MetaMask or WalletConnect. On desktop, MetaMask is usually the simplest option.
If you just installed the MetaMask browser extension, refresh the page before clicking Connect Wallet so the extension is detected correctly.
Make sure your wallet is set to a network supported by Everstrike — Arbitrum One, Base, Ethereum, or Binance Smart Chain.
3

Confirm your primary wallet

Everstrike shows you the wallet address it detected. Review it carefully, then click to confirm.This links the wallet permanently to your account. Each account supports one wallet address only. If you want to use a different address in the future, you must create a new account with a different email.
4

Sign the ownership message

Your wallet will prompt you with a signature request. Sign the message to prove you own the wallet.Everstrike uses a message in this exact format:
This message proves ownership — it does not authorize any asset transfers. You only sign it once, the first time you connect the wallet.
Never sign a message you do not fully understand. Read the full text before approving it in your wallet.
5

Fund your trading balance and start trading

Everstrike uses evUSD as trading collateral. To get evUSD, complete three sub-steps in order:
  1. Deposit USDC — transfer USDC from your wallet into Everstrike
  2. Stake USDC — convert your deposited USDC into a staked balance
  3. Mint evUSD — generate evUSD from your staked balance
See How to Deposit, Withdraw, and Stake on Everstrike for the full step-by-step flow.Once you have evUSD, open app.everstrike.io/app/trade and start trading perpetual futures, perpetual options, or spot markets.

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Frequently asked questions

No. Each account can only have one connected wallet. Once you confirm a wallet address, it is permanently linked to your account and cannot be changed.If you need to use a different wallet address, create a new account with a different email address.
No. Everstrike uses evUSD as trading collateral. You must deposit USDC, stake it, then mint evUSD before you can open any positions.This one-time conversion keeps the collateral system uniform across all markets.
Use the Redeem operation in the Portfolio Overview:
  1. Click Redeem next to evUSD.
  2. Enter the amount you want to redeem and confirm.
Redemption requests can take up to 24 hours, but are usually processed instantly.You can also swap evUSD for USDC through one of Everstrike’s spot markets if you prefer immediate execution.
Email login lets anyone who controls your inbox sign in and place trades. To protect your account:
  • Enable 2FA for an extra layer of security.
  • Note that deposits, withdrawals, and wallet confirmation still require a wallet signature — email access alone is not enough for fund movements.
Treat your email account security as seriously as your wallet security.
The Everstrike testnet is a risk-free environment at app.testnet.everstrike.io where you can practise the full deposit, staking, and trading flow without using real funds.Try the testnet first before depositing mainnet funds. It runs the same interface as the main app, so everything you learn transfers directly.