How Jetstream Works

From order placement to clearing and margining — here's how Jetstream gives you the power of a CEX with the transparency of DeFi.

Step-by-Step Flow

1

Connect & Fund Your Account

Use any self-custody wallet to connect. Deposit collateral (e.g., USDC) into your Jetstream margin account.

No KYC for retail
Assets are secured by smart contracts, not centralized custody
2

Place Trades On-Chain

Choose from futures or (soon) options. Submit limit or market orders via Jetstream's on-chain order book (built on Arbitrum One).

Fast execution
Low fees
Live market depth and orderbook transparency
3

Margin Is Calculated in Real Time

Jetstream's margin engine calculates your exposure across all positions — not just isolated ones.

Portfolio-based margin (VaR)
Real-time PnL, funding, and exposure
Supports multi-leg strategies and correlated hedging

Built on Pascal Protocol's smart clearing logic

4

Positions Are Cleared Automatically

Once a trade executes, Jetstream passes it to Pascal for deterministic clearing:

Margin updates instantly
Offsets and exposures are netted
Collateral is released when risk is reduced

Transparent risk engine/No reliance on centralized bots/You keep custody, always

5

Monitor, Adjust, or Exit Anytime

Your entire portfolio — across all instruments — is visible in one place.

Adjust collateral
Add or close trades
Track risk and margin live
Integrated strategy management (calendar spreads, block trades, etc.)

Pascal Protocol Powers the Clearing

Jetstream is "Powered by Pascal" — the open clearing protocol that handles:

Pascal is what lets Jetstream offer real leverage — safely.

Margining

Liquidation

Collateral Release

Risk Offsetting

Learn More About Pascal

Ready to Try It?

You don't need to trust us — the contracts are open, and the logic is verifiable. Join Jetstream and trade like a pro.