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

# Big Brain Ape: Real-Time Crypto Trading & Analytics

> Big Brain Ape gives you real-time market data, portfolio analytics, and smart trading tools to make better decisions in the crypto market.

Big Brain Ape is a smart crypto trading and analytics platform built for traders who want an edge. It brings together real-time market data, portfolio performance tracking, and automated alerts so you can act on opportunities the moment they appear — not after. Whether you're placing your first trade or managing a multi-chain portfolio, Big Brain Ape gives you the tools to trade with confidence.

## Get started

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Create your account, connect a wallet, and place your first trade in under 10 minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Core Concepts" icon="compass" href="/concepts/overview">
    Understand how Big Brain Ape works — markets, portfolios, alerts, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your First Trade" icon="chart-line" href="/guides/first-trade">
    Follow a step-by-step guide to researching and executing your first trade.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api/introduction">
    Automate your strategy with the Big Brain Ape REST API.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What you can do

Big Brain Ape covers the full trading workflow — from market research to execution to review.

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  <Card title="Trading" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left">
    Execute spot trades across multiple chains with real-time price feeds, slippage controls, and smart order routing to get the best available price.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Portfolio Analytics" icon="chart-pie">
    Track performance across every wallet and chain in one dashboard. Visualize returns, asset allocation, and historical activity at a glance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Alerts" icon="bell">
    Set customizable price and volume alerts for any token. Get notified instantly via email, SMS, or push notification when your conditions are met.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Access" icon="code">
    Build automated trading strategies with the Big Brain Ape REST API. Full market data, order management, and portfolio endpoints are available.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How onboarding works

Getting up and running takes just three steps.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Sign up at [app.bigbrainape.com](https://app.bigbrainape.com) with your email address. Verify your email and set a strong password to secure your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect your wallet">
    Link a compatible crypto wallet — MetaMask, Phantom, WalletConnect, and more are supported. Big Brain Ape never holds your private keys.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start trading">
    Fund your account, explore live market data, and place your first trade. Your portfolio dashboard updates in real time as soon as a transaction confirms.
  </Step>
</Steps>