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# CEX trading

CEX Trading allows clients to connect exchange accounts and trade directly on centralized exchanges via GUI or API. Currently supported exchanges are Binance and Kraken (additional exchanges are available upon request).

Market data is streamed from the connected exchange via Quote Streams, and orders are routed for execution on the CEX using the client’s account. Orders are executed on the exchange if there is sufficient collateral.

### How to connect a CEX account

To enable CEX trading:

1. Contact the Finery Markets team
2. Provide your exchange API credentials
3. Whitelist FineryMarkets IPs (if applicable)
4. Complete the connection setup with the team

### How to place a CEX order

To place an order:

1. Go to Trading
2. Select an instrument available on your connected CEX
3. Select Source as Binance or Kraken 
4. Enter order size, type, and price (if applicable)
5. Place an Order

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The order is sent to the exchange and executed using your CEX account.

### Supported order types

* Binance: Market IOC, Limit FOK, Limit IOC
* Kraken: Market IOC, Limit IOC

### Important notes

* Orders are executed on the CEX side using your own account and balances
* Market IOC orders are submitted to the exchange as Market GTC