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# Deposit & Withdrawal on Native Core

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#### Special Note

* A one-time account activation fee of approximately $1 applies.
* Minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts vary by asset. Please check the UI.
* The minimum trade size is $10 in notional value.
* A small withdrawal fee applies and varies by asset. Please check the UI for details.
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## How to Deposit Funds into Native Core

Follow the steps below to connect your wallet, deposit funds, activate your Native Core account, and begin trading.

### Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Visit [Native Core](https://app.native.org/markets/ETH-USDT).
2. Click **Connect Wallet** in the upper-right corner.
3. Select the wallet you want to connect.
4. Confirm the connection request in your wallet.

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### Step 2: Deposit Funds and Activate Your Account

Once your wallet is connected, click **Deposit** in the upper-right corner.

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Make sure your wallet has enough of the network’s native gas token to cover the initial account activation and subsequent on-chain transactions.
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To make a deposit:

1. Select the asset and network you want to use.
2. Make sure your wallet is connected to the selected network.
3. Enter the amount you want to deposit.
4. Click **Approve** and confirm the approval request in your wallet.
5. Confirm the deposit transaction in your wallet.

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A one-time account activation fee applies when you make your first deposit to Native Core.\
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1 USD notional value chain, paid in native token with the deposit tx. (e.g. ETH for Ethereum, BNB for BNB chain)
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Once the deposit is complete, click **Done**. You can also select **View Transaction** to review the deposit on the relevant blockchain explorer.

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### Step 3: Establish a Trading Connection

After completing your deposit:

1. Click **Establish Connection** in the website pop-up.
2. Approve the signature request in your wallet.

### Step 4: Start Trading

Once the connection is established:

1. Select your preferred trading pair.
2. Choose either a **Market Order** or **Limit Order**.
3. Enter the order details and confirm your order to begin trading.

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The minimum trade size is USD 10 in notional value. The required asset amount varies based on its current price. Please refer to the trading interface for the applicable minimum.
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## How to Withdraw Funds from Native Core

Follow the steps below to withdraw assets from your Native Core account.

### Step 1: Open the Withdrawal Page

1. Click the **address tab** in the upper-right corner.
2. Click the **Withdraw** icon to open the withdrawal page.

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### Step 2: Enter the Withdrawal Details and Submit

1. Select the asset you want to withdraw.
2. Select the destination network.
3. Enter the amount you want to withdraw.
4. Review the withdrawal details carefully, then click **Confirm** to submit your request.

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Please note:

* A small withdrawal fee applies and varies by asset. The fee is deducted from the asset being withdrawn.
* The minimum withdrawal amount varies by asset. Please refer to the withdrawal interface for the applicable minimum.
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### Step 3: Wait for Processing

At this stage, withdrawal requests may be processed instantly or within **T+1**, depending on the withdrawal amount and available liquidity. You can track the status of your request in the **Account History** tab below.