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

# Funding

> Add funds to invest, and withdraw whenever you want.

## Funding your account

Cesto investments are funded in **USDC** on Solana. Before you invest in a basket, you need USDC available to deploy across the basket's assets.

How you add funds depends on how you signed in:

* **Signed in with Google.** Cesto created a wallet for you automatically. Send USDC to its address to top it up: copy the address from the deposit screen, or transfer in from an exchange or another wallet.
* **Connected an external wallet.** You invest from your own wallet's USDC balance. Just make sure it holds enough.

<Note>
  USDC is the funding currency for every basket. If you hold other tokens, swap them to USDC first, on Cesto or any Solana DEX.
</Note>

## Depositing

Open the funding screen in the app, choose **Deposit**, and you'll see your Cesto wallet address (and a QR code). Send USDC to it from:

* A centralized exchange (Coinbase, Binance, etc.): withdraw USDC on the **Solana** network
* Another Solana wallet
* A bridge, if your USDC is on another chain

Your balance updates once the transfer confirms on Solana. From there, you're ready to invest.

## Withdrawing

You can take your money out at any time. Withdrawals are sent in **USDC** to any Solana address you choose.

1. Open the funding screen and choose **Withdraw**
2. Enter the amount and the destination Solana address
3. Authorize the withdrawal
4. The USDC lands in the destination wallet once it confirms on-chain

<Note>
  Withdrawals are made in USDC. To withdraw the value of an open position, [close it](/cesto/my-portfolio) first. The basket's assets are swapped back to USDC, which you can then withdraw.
</Note>

## Good to know

* **USDC in, USDC out.** Funding and withdrawals both use USDC on Solana.
* **No lock-ups.** Your funds are never locked. Close positions and withdraw whenever you want.
* **Check the network.** When depositing from an exchange, always select **Solana** and send **USDC**. The wrong asset or network can mean lost funds.