# Streams Trade Implementation
Source: https://docs.chain.link/data-streams/streams-trade

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

> **CAUTION: Deprecation of Streams Trade**
>
> Streams Trade is being deprecated in favor of [Chainlink CRE](/cre).  CRE natively includes [onchain event
> triggers](/cre/guides/workflow/using-triggers/evm-log-trigger), [HTTP
> requests](/cre/guides/workflow/using-http-client), and [onchain
> execution](/cre/guides/workflow/using-evm-client/onchain-write/overview) as first-class capabilities in composable,
> code-first [workflows](/cre/key-terms#workflow) written in Go or TypeScript.The Streams Trade implementation combines Chainlink Data Streams with [Chainlink Automation](/chainlink-automation) to enable automated trade execution. This implementation allows decentralized applications to automate trade execution, mitigate frontrunning, and limit bias or adverse incentives in executing non-user-triggered orders.![Chainlink Data Streams - Streams Trade Architecture](/images/data-streams/data-streams-trade-architecture-v3.webp)Read more about the [Streams Trade Architecture](/data-streams/architecture#streams-trade-architecture) and an [example trading flow](/data-streams/architecture#example-trading-flow-using-streams-trade).## Getting StartedTo implement Streams Trade in your application:1) First, ensure Streams Trade is available on your desired network by checking the [Supported Networks](/data-streams/supported-networks#streams-trade-implementation-onchain-lookup) page.
2) Review the [Architecture Documentation](/data-streams/architecture#streams-trade-architecture) to understand the system components.
3) See an [Example Trading Flow](/data-streams/architecture#example-trading-flow-using-streams-trade) to understand how trades are executed.
4) Follow our [Getting Started Guide](/data-streams/getting-started) to set up your first integration.## Common Use CasesStreams Trade is particularly well-suited for:* **Perpetual Futures Protocols**: Enable high-performance onchain perpetual futures that can compete with centralized exchanges
* **Automated Market Making**: Implement sophisticated market making strategies with real-time price updates
* **Options Protocols**: Enable precise and timely settlement of options contracts
* **Prediction Markets**: Allow quick responses to real-time events with accurate settlement data