> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://spicealgo.gitbook.io/spice-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://spicealgo.gitbook.io/spice-docs/spice-trades-discord/getting-started-with-spice-trades.md).

# Getting started with Spice Trades

Navigating the text channels

## Start Here Prompt

![](https://326227682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO2aGCItKLOgOi53lp0%2F-MTRihunt47ng8qLLQW-%2F-MTRvOC8RiqC9HLsWGGF%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-02-13%20at%2010.15.52%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=9379e307-1f55-4e5b-a88e-e61a766ac208)

The "Start-here" page allows new members, and spectators navigate the Discord, with a detailed map, and explanation of each channel. Each text channel is responsive so you can directly click on each hyper link.

## Text Channels divided into Categories (In order)

![Category dedicated to stock trading](https://326227682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO2aGCItKLOgOi53lp0%2F-MTRihunt47ng8qLLQW-%2F-MTRxYzDj52TO0BB6vZc%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-02-13%20at%2011.48.57%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=e6e7644b-f1b4-4b6d-a467-bb5eb7c95d3e)

![Category dedicated to options trading](https://326227682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO2aGCItKLOgOi53lp0%2F-MTRihunt47ng8qLLQW-%2F-MTRxeaGXpb9-xAwIRLE%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-02-13%20at%2011.49.02%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=f3140d83-ec62-4d58-bc0a-bb1cee83ca3f)

![Category dedicated to crypto trading](https://326227682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO2aGCItKLOgOi53lp0%2F-MTRihunt47ng8qLLQW-%2F-MTRzbIeVpzPnGkQwpCI%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-02-13%20at%2011.49.06%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=73ee9fa2-f3db-4911-8826-f6945febd810)

![Category dedicated to our option/common stock scanner and flow.](https://326227682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO2aGCItKLOgOi53lp0%2F-MTRihunt47ng8qLLQW-%2F-MTS-4uI-AGecOoGCN22%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-02-13%20at%2012.05.27%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=1973e39d-501c-4b34-90e2-1efcd87f57ea)

![Category dedicated to our education platform.](https://326227682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO2aGCItKLOgOi53lp0%2F-MTRihunt47ng8qLLQW-%2F-MTS-E9I0AJBhLSfzpx4%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-02-13%20at%2012.05.33%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=e9f2b3d7-173b-4cad-932e-db42cd153b64)

## Special Voice Channels

![](https://326227682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO2aGCItKLOgOi53lp0%2F-MdU6BQg_12ZTdiQ3ZAn%2F-MdU6MgjbmfWkai7rGro%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-06-30%20at%203.49.49%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=215b0a8e-45a4-4ef3-a15e-13e58d77c515)

* **TRADE THE OPEN** - Analyst lead voice channel, trading the first hour of market open. 9:30am-10:30am EST.
* **LIVE STREAM** - Analyst lead channel, where an assigned analyst will go over market analysis to support members in potential plays, and market news for the week.
* **TRADING SCHOOL** - VOICE CHANNEL FOR WEEKLY CLASS SESSIONS EVERY SUNDAY 5:30PM EST (UNLESS RESCHEDULED IN ADVANCE)