> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.arcex.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics.md).

# Trading Basics

- [What are Perpetual Futures?](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics/what-are-perpetual-futures.md)
- [Understanding Leverage](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics/understanding-leverage.md)
- [Cross-Margin Explained](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics/cross-margin-explained.md): Arcex utilizes cross margin on most assets
- [Order Types](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics/order-types.md)
- [What's a "Funding Rate"](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics/whats-a-funding-rate.md): If you're new to perpetual futures trading, you might have noticed something called the funding rate within your Arcex app. While it might seem confusing at first, the funding rate is simple!
- [Liquidation & Risk Management](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics/liquidation-and-risk-management.md)
- [Fee Structure](https://docs.arcex.app/trading-basics/fee-structure.md)