How to Trade Spot on Binance
The Spot Trading Interface Explained
The Binance spot trading interface may look information-heavy at first glance, but once you understand each section's function, it becomes very intuitive. The trading page is typically divided into several main areas: the top shows trading pair information and price trends, the center-left features the candlestick chart, the right side displays the order book (buy/sell depth), the lower section is the order entry area, and the bottom shows your positions and order history.
The candlestick chart displays the price history of the selected trading pair. You can switch between different timeframes (1 minute, 5 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, etc.) to observe price movements across different time horizons. The order book shows real-time pending buy and sell orders — green represents buy orders, red represents sell orders, and the number in the middle is the latest trade price.
If this is your first time, head to the spot trading page on the Binance official platform and spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the layout.
How to Buy
The buying process is very straightforward. First, search for the trading pair you want on the trading page. For example, if you want to buy Bitcoin with USDT, search for BTC/USDT. Once on the trading page, select the "Buy" tab in the order entry area.
Next, choose your order type. The most common for beginners are market orders and limit orders. With a market order, simply enter the amount of USDT you want to spend, and the system automatically buys the corresponding amount of BTC at the current best market price. With a limit order, you manually set a buy price and quantity — the order only executes when the market price reaches your set price.
You can also use the percentage slider below to quickly select 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of your available USDT for the purchase. After confirming everything is correct, click "Buy BTC" to submit the order. Market orders execute immediately, while limit orders enter pending status awaiting execution.
How to Sell
The selling process is symmetrical to buying. On the same trading page, switch to the "Sell" tab and select your order type. For a market sell, enter the amount of BTC you want to sell, and the system instantly sells it at the current best market price for USDT. For a limit sell, set your desired sell price and quantity, and the order will automatically execute when the market price reaches your target.
The percentage slider works for selling too — selecting 50% sells half your current holdings. This is very convenient when you want to take profits in stages. After confirming the sell details, click "Sell BTC" to complete the operation.
The USDT received from the sale automatically goes to your trading account. If you want to convert USDT to RMB, you'll need to transfer it to your funding account first, then sell through C2C.
Practical Tips for Spot Trading
Here are some practical tips for beginners in spot trading. First, practice with small amounts — try one or two trades with 10-20 USDT to get familiar with the entire order and execution process. Second, learn to read order book depth — the distribution of buy and sell orders can help you gauge current market supply and demand. Third, use limit orders wisely to avoid significant price deviation when using market orders during volatile markets.
We recommend downloading the App for mobile trading. The Binance App's trading interface is well-optimized, smooth, and easy to use. Also set up price alerts so you'll be automatically notified when your target coin reaches a price range of interest — no need to watch the screen constantly.