Quick Start

Your first trade in under 2 minutes. No wallet needed.

1. Install

npm install -g flash-terminal

Requires Node.js v20+. Check with node --version.

2. Launch

flash

Select Simulation mode. Your prompt shows:

flash [sim] >

3. Open a Trade

flash [sim] > open 2x long SOL $100

This opens a long position on SOL with $100 collateral at 2x leverage ($200 position size).

You'll see a trade preview with entry price, estimated fees, and liquidation price. Confirm with yes.

4. Check Your Position

flash [sim] > positions

  SOL  LONG  2x  $200.00  $100.00  $148.52  $149.10  +$0.78  $0.16  $75.02

Shows: Market, Side, Leverage, Size, Collateral, Entry, Mark Price, PnL, Fees, Liquidation Price.

5. Close It

flash [sim] > close SOL long

Done. Your PnL is realized and your collateral is returned.

Try More

price SOL                   # Current SOL price
prices                      # All asset prices
markets                     # Available markets
portfolio                   # Full portfolio view
open 3x short ETH $50      # Short ETH
history                     # Trade history
help                        # All commands

Next Steps

What	Where
All commands	Commands
Understand leverage & PnL	Trading Guide
Set up a real wallet	Wallet Setup
Configure your terminal	Configuration