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# Dumb Mode

Dumb Mode is a forecast-based trading feature that lets users predict minute-by-minute price movements of an underlying asset. Trades settle based on the asset's entry and expiry prices.

Available on both BNB Chain and Arbitrum.

### **How to Place a Dumb Mode Order**

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#### **Setting the Expiration Period**

1. **Toggle to Dumb Mode.** Switch between Perp and Dumb modes and confirm you're in Dumb Mode.
2. **Select your asset and expiration period.** Choose the asset you want to trade and set how long until the position expires.

#### **Available Expiration Windows**

For BTC/USD and ETH/USD:

* 5 minutes: Maximum ROI of 77%
* 15 minutes: Maximum ROI of 80%
* 30 minutes: Maximum ROI of 82%

For all other pairs:

* 30 minutes: Maximum ROI of 72%
* 1 hour: Maximum ROI of 77%

#### **Opening a Position**

Choose a default percentage or enter the principal amount manually.

#### **Important Notes**

**Expiration timer:** The countdown starts when the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, not when you click Long or Short.

**Entry price:** The price shown is for reference only. Your actual entry price is locked in at the moment the transaction confirms on-chain.

### **Profit and Loss Conditions**

**Long position**

* If expiry price > entry price: you profit (subject to performance adjustments)
* If expiry price ≤ entry price: you lose your entire principal

**Short position**

* If expiry price < entry price: you profit (subject to performance adjustments)
* If expiry price ≥ entry price: you lose your entire principal

### Fees

There are no open or close fees in Dumb Mode. A 6% fee on the principal applies to winning trades only, and is already factored into the displayed ROI figures.