Just downloaded the Binance app and opened it to find a screen full of buttons and numbers with no idea where to start? Don't panic — this article will walk you through every feature's location and purpose. You can visit Binance Official for basic information, then open the Binance Official APP on your phone and follow along. iPhone users who haven't installed the app yet can check the iOS Installation Guide.
The Five Bottom Navigation Tabs
The Binance app has five main navigation buttons at the bottom — these are your primary entry points.
Home
Tap the leftmost "Home" icon — this is the default page you see when opening the app. The top displays rotating banners for promotions and announcements, the middle section shows quick-access shortcuts (Buy Crypto, Deposit, Transfer, etc.), and below that you'll find market data including prices and price changes for popular coins.
The quick-access shortcuts are the section you'll use most often. They typically include:
- Deposit: Add cryptocurrency to your Binance account
- Buy Crypto: Purchase cryptocurrency with fiat currency through P2P trading
- Transfer: Move assets between different Binance accounts
- Withdraw: Send cryptocurrency from Binance to another address
Markets
The second bottom tab is "Markets." This displays real-time prices, price changes, and trading volume for every tradable coin on Binance. You can sort by gainers, losers, or volume, and search for specific coins in the search bar.
At the top of the Markets page, you'll see several tabs: Favorites, Spot, Futures, etc. "Favorites" is your watchlist — add coins you're interested in for easy tracking.
Trade
The center bottom button is "Trade" — this is the core page for buying and selling. You'll see a candlestick chart (price trend) and the order book (current buy and sell orders).
Below the chart is the buy/sell area. You can choose between a limit order (set a specific price to buy or sell) or a market order (execute immediately at the current market price). Enter the amount or quantity you want to trade and tap confirm to place your order.
At the top of the trade page, you can switch between different trading pairs. The default might be BTC/USDT — tap the pair name to search for and switch to a different coin.
Assets
The fourth bottom tab is "Assets" or "Wallet." This shows a summary of all your assets on Binance, including balances across different accounts and total portfolio value.
Binance has several account types:
- Spot Account: Assets used for spot trading
- Funding Account: Assets used for P2P trading and deposits/withdrawals
- Futures Account: Assets used for futures trading
- Earn Account: Assets allocated to savings products
Assets between different accounts need to be moved using the "Transfer" function. For example, if you bought USDT through P2P, it goes to your Funding Account. If you want to use it for spot trading, you need to transfer it from the Funding Account to the Spot Account first.
More / Profile
The rightmost button is usually your profile or a "More" menu. This includes account settings, security settings, identity verification, help center, and more.
Homepage Quick Features Explained
Buy Crypto
The most prominent button on the homepage is usually "Buy Crypto." Tapping it reveals several purchase methods:
Express Buy: The simplest option — enter how much you want to spend, and the system automatically matches you with the best available price.
P2P Trading: Trade directly with other users, choosing your own counterparty and price. Better suited for users with some experience.
Third-Party Payment: Buy directly via bank card, though fees are typically higher than P2P.
Transfer Function
The transfer function is something beginners often find confusing. Remember this principle: on Binance, different features use different accounts, and assets don't automatically flow between them — you need to manually transfer.
Common transfer scenarios:
- After buying via P2P, want to spot trade: Funding Account → Spot Account
- Want to sell spot assets for fiat: Spot Account → Funding Account
- Want to try futures trading: Spot Account → Futures Account
QR Scanner
The homepage also typically includes a QR scanner that can scan other users' payment QR codes for transfers, or scan a withdrawal address QR code to quickly fill in withdrawal details.
Useful Features You Might Overlook
Price Alerts
On the Markets page, tap any coin to enter its detail page where you can set price alerts. When the price reaches your target, the app sends a push notification. This feature is especially useful if you're waiting for a specific entry or exit price.
Trade History
On the Trade page, you can view your historical trade records, including detailed information for each order. Making a habit of reviewing your trade history regularly helps you evaluate and improve your trading performance.
Help Center
In the profile section, you'll find the Help Center, which contains very detailed tutorials and FAQ answers. If you run into any issues, search the Help Center first — most questions are already answered there.
Live Support
If the Help Center can't solve your problem, you can reach live customer support — usually accessible from your profile or the Help Center. Binance offers 24/7 live support in multiple languages.
FAQ
Q: Why does my trade page show zero balance after buying USDT via P2P?
A: P2P purchases go to your "Funding Account" by default, while the Trade page uses your "Spot Account." Use the "Transfer" function to move USDT from your Funding Account to your Spot Account.
Q: How do I add a coin to my watchlist?
A: On the Markets page, find the coin you're interested in and tap the star icon to its right (or enter the coin's detail page and tap the bookmark button) to add it to your Favorites.
Q: How do I change the Binance app language?
A: Go to your profile, find "Language" settings, and select your preferred language. If the app defaults to a different language, it may be following your phone's system language setting.