> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pedge.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> Create an account and make your first API call

## 1. Create an Account

Sign up at [app.pedge.xyz](https://app.pedge.xyz/signup). You'll get **50 free credits** and a default API key automatically.

## 2. Get Your API Key

After signing up, your API key is shown on the dashboard. Copy it — it's only shown once.

You can also create additional keys at [app.pedge.xyz/dashboard/keys](https://app.pedge.xyz/dashboard/keys).

## 3. Make Your First Call

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.pedge.xyz/v1/signals/scanner \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer pdg_your_key_here"
```

This returns the top coins ranked by unusual derivatives activity — the entry point for every session.

## 4. Check a Specific Coin

```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api.pedge.xyz/v1/signals/coin?coin=BTC" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer pdg_your_key_here"
```

Returns everything about BTC in a single call: price, funding, OI, regime, heat index, liquidation levels, CVD, and active divergences.

## 5. Check Your Balance

Every response includes a `X-Credits-Remaining` header. You can also check your balance at [app.pedge.xyz/dashboard/billing](https://app.pedge.xyz/dashboard/billing).

## 6. Top Up Credits

When you need more credits, go to [app.pedge.xyz/dashboard/billing](https://app.pedge.xyz/dashboard/billing) and click "Buy credits".

**\$10 = 1,000 credits. Credits never expire.**