# Quick Guide

## 1. Create a Hyper‑Strategies Account

* Visit **hyper-strategies.com** and click **“Sign up”**.
* Register with email and complete onboarding.
* Navigate to the **Wallet** page—your personal deposit address will be displayed here.

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## 2. Buy USDC and Send to Your Wallet

**To fund your Hyper‑Strategies wallet, follow these steps:**

1. Search for a reliable crypto exchange or fiat on-ramp (e.g., Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com, Transak, Ramp, MoonPay).
2. **Create and verify** your account.
3. Deposit fiat (GBP, EUR, USD, etc.) via bank transfer or card.
4. **Buy USDC** (select USDC in the app, choose your fiat pair).
   * Example: Buy £100 USDC → you receive \~100 USDC (with small fees).
5. **Withdraw or send USDC** to the address shown on your Hyper‑Strategies Wallet page.
6. Once the transaction clears, your Hyper‑Strategies wallet balance will update.

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## 3. Accessing Vaults & Making a Deposit

* Navigate to the **Dashboard**.
* You’ll see available vaults: **Core1**, **Vault2**.
* Click **Deposit** on Core1 vault.
* Enter amount (up to your wallet’s balance) and click **Confirm Deposit**.
* A deposit fee is applied automatically (based on tier and buffer rules).

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## 4. Understanding Vault Logic & Buffer System

After depositing, Core1 vault operates as follows:

* A portion of the deposit fee is credited as **bonus points**.
* Users can toggle **Auto‑Compound**:
  * **ON**: Profits stay in Core1 automatically.
  * **OFF**: Profits are withdrawn back to your Hyper‑Strategies wallet.
* See Fee Section for Vaults Deposit & Performacnce Fees

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## 5. Using Vault2 (Dual EMA ApeCoin Strategy)

* Vault2 requires no configuration—just deposit USDC.
* Strategy trades automatically on APE/USDC via Dual EMA logic.
* Risk settings are managed on-chain; profits compound by default.

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## 6. 🚀 Dashboard & Monitoring

Visit the **Performance Dashboard** to view:

* **Net Asset Value (NAV)** and **real-time PnL**
* **Trade history** with fills, entry/exit, profit details
* **Performance metrics**: win rate, Sharpe, drawdown
* **Rewards panel**: view bonus buffer, tier level, PST accruals

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## 🔧 Common Tips & Best Practices

* Use reputable exchanges for buying USDC (e.g. Coinbase, Kraken, Crypto.com) with known low fees.
* Confirm **USDC contract address** to avoid sending wrong tokens.
* Track your **bonus buffer** status and **tier promotions** on the UI.

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## ✅ Summary Flow

1. **Register and verify** on Hyper‑Strategies.
2. **Buy USDC externally** and send to your wallet.
3. **Deposit into Core1 or Vault2.**
4. **Monitor performance and rewards** via Dashboard.
5. **Toggle auto‑compound** or withdraw profits from Core1 as preferred.

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