The beginner onboarding roadmap
Build a sense of safety first, then move into operations. Follow the order below — each step has a detailed step-by-step guide.
Sign-up & identity verification (KYC)
Prepare your email/phone and ID, then complete exchange sign-up and identity verification.
Do security setup first (2FA / anti-phishing)
Enable Google Authenticator, set an anti-phishing code and bind devices before any funds move.
Deposit & buy (C2C / USDT)
Buy USDT peer-to-peer via C2C and understand deposit methods and settlement.
USDT & spot orders
Understand stablecoins, limit and market orders, and try spot trading with small amounts.
Risk control & stop-loss
Set stop-losses and position caps, build risk awareness and avoid impulsive trades.
DeFi vault & onchain lending risks
Before using DeFi, distinguish automated from actively managed vaults and understand contract, curator, liquidation, oracle and regulatory risks.
Before you start, the questions you care about most
I’m a complete beginner — what should I do first?
Sign up at a mainstream exchange and complete identity verification (KYC), then immediately do security setup (2FA, anti-phishing code) before depositing and buying. Order matters: secure the account first, then move money.
With zero background, how long until I can buy?
Following this roadmap, most people can go from sign-up to a first small spot trade within 1–2 hours. Run the whole flow with a small amount first, then scale up gradually.
How much money do I need to start?
Only use spare money — starting with the equivalent of about $15–70 is plenty to learn. The point is to get familiar with the flow and risks, not to invest big upfront. This roadmap is educational and not investment advice.
Do I need to learn candlesticks / technical analysis first?
No. Beginners should first master security setup, depositing & buying, limit/market orders and stop-losses. Technical analysis can come later once the flow is familiar.
Do I have to use Binance?
No. Bybit, OKX and other mainstream exchanges follow a similar flow; we use Binance for the walkthroughs. Pick one and get comfortable — the principles (KYC, security setup, risk control) are universal.