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# Trading Modes

To switch modes, you need to go to the trading module into the following setting:

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**One Way Mode**

In One Way Mode, you can only hold positions in one direction by one contract.

**Hedge Mode**

In Hedge Mode, you can simultaneously hold positions both in the long and and in the short direction by the same contract.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The position mode cannot be changed while you have open positions or open orders.
{% endhint %}

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