Opening a Liquidity Position
Step-by-step guide to opening a concentrated liquidity position on Solana.
This guide walks you through opening a concentrated liquidity (CLMM) position on Arjia.
Prerequisites
- A connected Solana wallet with SOL for transaction fees
- Tokens for both sides of the pair you want to provide liquidity for (e.g., SOL + USDC)
Step 1: Navigate to Pools
From the sidebar, click Pools to open the pool explorer. You'll see a list of available liquidity pools across supported protocols (Orca, Raydium, Byreal).
Step 2: Select a Pool
- Use the search bar to find a specific token pair (e.g., "SOL/USDC")
- Filter by protocol, fee tier, or TVL
- Review pool stats: 24h volume, TVL, and estimated fee APY
- Click on the pool to open the position creator
💡 For your first position, consider a pool with high volume and a moderate fee tier. USDC/USDT pools are low-risk and good for learning.
Step 3: Set Your Price Range
- The position creator shows a price chart with the current price marked
- Set the Lower Price — the minimum price you want to provide liquidity at
- Set the Upper Price — the maximum price
- The narrower your range, the more concentrated your capital — higher fees when in range, but more risk of going out of range
Range Strategies
| Strategy | Range Width | Risk | Fee APY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Wide (±20%) | Lower | Lower |
| Moderate | Medium (±10%) | Medium | Medium |
| Aggressive | Narrow (±5%) | Higher | Higher |
| Stable Pair | Very narrow (±0.5%) | Lowest | Highest |
Step 4: Enter Token Amounts
- Enter the amount of one token you want to deposit
- The system automatically calculates the required amount of the other token based on your price range and the current price
- Use the position calculator to preview:
- Required token amounts
- Estimated fee earnings
- Capital efficiency vs. full-range position
Step 5: Review and Confirm
- Review the position summary:
- Token pair and protocol
- Price range (lower → upper)
- Deposit amounts for both tokens
- Estimated fee APY
- Click Open Position
- Approve the token spend in your wallet (you may need to approve each token separately)
- Confirm the position creation transaction
- Wait for the transaction to confirm on-chain
Step 6: Monitor Your Position
Once confirmed, your position appears on the dashboard:
- Check the in-range indicator — green means you're earning fees
- View accumulated fees in the position detail page
- Set up Telegram notifications for out-of-range alerts
Next Steps
- Learn to manage your positions in the Managing Active Positions guide
- Explore grid trading for a complementary automated strategy