Getting started

Moon, explained. From the ground up.

Understand price-direction wagering and the four decisions behind every bet.

1 min read · Educational guide · Reviewed October 16, 2026

Moon.com screenshot showing a Bitcoin candlestick chart alongside wager, leverage and Up or Down controls. — Moon.com · Captured 16 October 2026. Static example; not live market data.

Start with the idea

Moon lets you wager on whether an asset’s price will rise or fall. A wager does not give you ownership of that asset.

Four decisions

Choose a market, Up or Down, a stake and a leverage multiplier. Up expresses a view that the price will increase; Down expresses the opposite. Your stake is the committed amount. Leverage increases the exposure—and the effect of price movements in either direction.

Understand the outcome

Moon describes a maximum loss limited to your original wager. That entire stake can still disappear quickly. Review the fee summary, max-loss price and closing controls before committing funds. Explore Play Money to learn the interface, and confirm current eligibility directly with Moon.

Based on Moon’s published documentation. Features, fees and eligibility may change. Check the official source: Moon Help Center: Getting started

Moonbase is independent and is not operated by Moon. Wagering involves risk and you can lose your entire stake.