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

# Quickstart

Deploy USDC into the BTC Basis Strategy in minutes.

This guide walks you through opening your first position, start to finish.

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#### Fund your USDC Balance in a fresh wallet

The app will prompt you to fund your balance when you open a position. If your USDC sits on another network, you will be prompted to bridge it first, which usually takes under a minute. To get the best experience it is highly recommended to use a fresh wallet or a wallet with no prior Hyperliquid transactions.
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#### Open the BTC Basis Strategy

Select the strategy and click Open Position. If no balance is detected, you will be prompted to fund it first.
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#### Set your risk level

Choose Conservative (2x), Balanced (3x), or Aggressive (6x). Each preset is bound to a minimum trade amount. You can change this later without closing your position.
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#### Sign and activate

Signing creates a trading key that lets the strategy manage your position: open, adjust, close, and rebalance the hedge. It cannot withdraw or transfer funds. The key is valid for 90 days and can be renewed at any time.
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#### Automated, you stay in control

On default settings, Renzo Risk Guards watch your position for you. Withdraw partially or in full at any time from the portfolio page, or revoke the trading key from Settings to stop all automation.

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### What you just unlocked

A live position earning yield, running on automation you control. Same strategies the desks run, from your own wallet, no fund or broker in between.

### Keep exploring

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Trading Keys</td><td>Learn about the trading key scope, and how to renew or revoke it</td><td><a href="/products/trading-key.md">Trading Key</a></td></tr><tr><td>Architecture</td><td>See how the guards monitor and protect your position</td><td><a href="/products/architecture.md">Architecture</a></td></tr><tr><td>FAQ</td><td>Answers to the questions users ask most</td><td><a href="/faq.md">FAQ</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**Need any help?** Tap the chat bubble [in the app](https://app.renzoprotocol.com/explore) to reach our support team. We're happy to help.
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