> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hypernova.xyz/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Funding Your Wallet

> Add USDC to your Hypernova wallet via Arbitrum

In order to start trading with Hypernova, your embedded wallet must be funded to purchase an assessment.

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## How to Fund

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to your wallet">
    Go to the wallet tab on the header bar, or click **"Top Up"** in the
    assessment checkout flow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send USDC over Arbitrum">
    Copy your wallet address and send USDC over the **Arbitrum network**. It's
    easy to do this from any centralised exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) or
    DeFi wallet (MetaMask, Rabby).
  </Step>

  <Step title="You're ready">
    Once your deposit confirms, you're ready to begin an assessment with
    Hypernova.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  **Only send USDC on the Arbitrum network.** Sending tokens on other networks
  (Ethereum mainnet, Polygon, etc.) may result in lost funds.
</Warning>

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## Where to Get USDC on Arbitrum

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="From an Exchange">
    Most major exchanges support USDC withdrawals on Arbitrum:

    * **Coinbase** - Select "Arbitrum" as the withdrawal network
    * **Binance** - Select "Arbitrum One" as the withdrawal network
    * **Kraken** - Select "Arbitrum" as the withdrawal network
    * **Bybit, OKX** - Also supported
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="From a DeFi Wallet">
    If you already have USDC on Arbitrum in an external wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.), simply send it to your Hypernova wallet address.

    If your USDC is on Ethereum mainnet, use the [Arbitrum Bridge](https://bridge.arbitrum.io) or a third-party bridge to move it to Arbitrum first.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Deposit Details

| Detail                | Value                                                    |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Token**             | USDC                                                     |
| **Network**           | Arbitrum (Arbitrum One)                                  |
| **Confirmation time** | Typically under 30 seconds                               |
| **Minimum deposit**   | No minimum - deposit enough to cover your assessment fee |

<Info>
  You can view current assessment pricing on the [Starting an
  Assessment](/docs/starting-an-assessment) page.
</Info>

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## Next Steps

<Card title="Start an Assessment" icon="flag-checkered" href="/docs/starting-an-assessment">
  Configure your parameters and begin trading
</Card>