A non-custodial trading terminal is software that helps you view information and prepare supported actions without taking control of your private keys or assets.

That distinction matters. Convenience does not remove your responsibility to understand what you sign, where an order goes, or whether you are eligible to use a venue.

Plain-English meaning

Custody means someone else holds or controls your assets or credentials for you. Non-custodial means the terminal does not hold your private key or take possession of your funds.

With a non-custodial setup, you use a wallet you control. When an action needs a signature, the wallet asks you to approve it. The terminal can show context, but it should not ask you to hand over your recovery phrase or private key.

What a terminal can do

A good terminal can make public market information easier to read. For example, it can help you:

• find markets by topic;
• compare prices, volume, and liquidity;
• inspect an order book and recent activity;
• prepare supported orders through connected infrastructure; and
• track public positions and market signals.

HBFmarket is built for these tasks. It is a client and analytics layer, not an exchange, oracle, or counterparty.

What it does not mean

Non-custodial does not mean risk-free. You can still lose money on a position, sign an action you did not understand, or use an ineligible service.

It also does not mean that every part of a trade happens inside one product. Connected venues set their own market rules, fees, availability, settlement, and resolution processes.

Your responsibilities

• Keep your wallet recovery phrase and private key private.
• Verify the market question and risks.
• Read every wallet prompt before signing.
• Confirm the network, contract, amount, and destination where relevant.
• Follow current venue rules and applicable restrictions.
• Keep your own records of activity.

If anything looks unfamiliar, stop and verify it through an official source. Fast markets are not a reason to skip safety checks.

Questions to ask

Before using a terminal, ask:

1. Who controls my wallet credentials?
2. Which venue receives an order after I approve it?
3. What fees, restrictions, and rules apply?
4. How are market outcomes resolved?
5. Where can I find help if something fails?

For market basics, read What are prediction markets?. For product scope, see the HBFmarket terms and Polymarket terminal overview.