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# Getting Started

Get started trading confidentially on HyperLink, the prime broker for Hyperliquid: connect a wallet, deposit funds, and place your first private trade.

Start trading confidentially on HyperLink, a prime broker for Hyperliquid. Connect a wallet, deposit, and trade in the web app at [app.hyperlink.xyz](https://app.hyperlink.xyz).

HyperLink routes your orders into Hyperliquid from inside a secure enclave, so your balances, positions, and open orders stay confidential. Deposits and withdrawals happen on HyperCore and are publicly visible.

## Before you start

* An EVM wallet (Rabby and similar).
* Funds on Hyperliquid (HyperCore) in an allowlisted token. The app shows the current deposit list. Deposits and withdrawals are gasless.

## Trading access

A wallet must meet one requirement:

* Have at least $5 million in weighted lifetime trading volume on Hyperliquid.
* Link a valid invite code.

## Start trading

1. Open [app.hyperlink.xyz](https://app.hyperlink.xyz) and connect your wallet.
2. **Deposit** an allowlisted token from your Hyperliquid balance. Your balance is credited once the transfer confirms. See [Fees](/trade/fees.md) for current minimums and withdrawal fees.
3. **Trade.** Open spot and perpetual positions, set leverage, and manage orders.
4. **Withdraw** any time in one step (gasless).

## In the app

| Do this                                              | Where                                        |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Deposit and withdraw funds                           | [Deposits & Withdrawals](/trade/deposits.md) |
| Place orders, manage positions, track your portfolio | [Trading](/trade/trading.md)                 |
| Use HyperLink on your phone                          | [Use HyperLink on Mobile](/start/mobile.md)  |
| Stake HYPE for hlHYPE                                | [Staking (hlHYPE)](/more/staking.md)         |

## Prefer to build?

Automate trading over the API. HyperLink mirrors Hyperliquid's API and EIP-712 signing, so you point a Hyperliquid client at the HyperLink base URL. See [API Quickstart](/api/setup.md).


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