Choose the reference
BTC, ETH or another available market identifies the price being followed. It does not transfer ownership of the asset.
How crypto betting works on Moon.comFive steps.
Five steps.
One clear process.
Moon.com lets eligible adults select a referenced crypto market, wager, leverage and Up or Down direction. This independent tutorial explains each input, the live values to review and the reasons a user may decide not to launch.
BEGINNER WALKTHROUGH1. Choose a crypto market
EDUCATIONAL · NO WAGER PLACEDMARKET
Bitcoin · BTC/USD
Identify the referenced market before changing any money or risk control.
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This interactive lesson explains interface concepts only. It does not use live prices, recommend a direction or place a wager.
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Crypto betting on Moon.com works in five stages: choose a referenced market, set the wager, select leverage, pick Up or Down and review position size, fees and Bust Price before confirmation.
The full sequenceWhat happens
What happens
at every step.
The process is short, but no stage should be automatic. Each input answers a different question.
Set the wager
This is the amount committed to the individual outcome and the amount that can be lost in full.
Select leverage
The multiplier changes exposure and brings the loss boundary closer as it rises.
Pick Up or Down
Choose the direction expected to be favorable. No direction or signal is certain.
Review, then decide
Inspect position size, fees and live Bust Price. Launching is optional.
Four terms beginners confuseOne screen.
One screen.
Different meanings.
Read these values separately before trying to understand the final scenario.
Amount committed to one outcome.
Multiplier applied to price sensitivity.
Illustrative exposure: wager × leverage.
Displayed level where the wager is lost.
Practice curriculumLearn controls without
Learn controls without
chasing a virtual balance.
Play Money is most useful when the goal is process consistency. A large simulated balance has no cash value and does not prove future performance.
Open the getting-started guide ↗- Session 1Identify every control.
- Session 2Compare Up and Down.
- Session 3Change leverage only.
- Session 4Review fees and Bust Price.
- Session 5Practice stopping on schedule.
Beginner mistakesFast clicks create
Fast clicks create
slow problems.
The interface is intentionally direct. A pre-launch routine adds the context that speed removes.
Starting with maximum leverage
The multiplier should follow the wager and risk limits, not lead them.
Reading only the direction
Up or Down says nothing about exposure, fees or the loss boundary.
Treating simulation as proof
Play Money teaches controls, not guaranteed real-money skill.
Changing limits after a loss
Increasing the next wager to recover creates uncontrolled escalation.
Beginner guide libraryContinue in
Continue in
the right order.
01
Getting started
Eligibility, Play Money, screen layout and session rules.
Start here ↗02Up or Down
Directional mechanics, reference prices and timing.
Learn direction ↗03Wager & leverage
Position size, Bust Price and costs in plain English.
Learn the controls ↗0412-point checklist
A deliberate review before any real-money scenario.
Use the checklist ↗How Moon.com works FAQBeginner questions,
Beginner questions,
direct answers.
Do I buy Bitcoin when choosing BTC?+
No. The product references Bitcoin’s price for an Up or Down wager; it does not provide ownership of Bitcoin.
What does leverage change?+
It increases price sensitivity and reduces the adverse movement required to lose the wager. It does not improve prediction accuracy.
Can I lose more than my wager?+
Moon.com states that an individual loss is capped at the wager. The complete wager can still be lost rapidly.
Should beginners use Play Money?+
It is the appropriate place to learn controls. Virtual results have no cash value and do not predict real outcomes.
Must I launch after configuring a wager?+
No. If any value is unclear or outside the planned limits, leaving without launching is the correct choice.
Source standardMechanics checked.
Mechanics checked.
Outcomes never promised.
Primary references
This tutorial distinguishes Moon.com’s documented mechanics from our educational explanations. It does not present examples as live quotes.
Reviewed November 11, 2026. Terms and availability can change.