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# getTraderAddress

> Return the connected trader address for a write-enabled Ostium client.

```ts theme={null}
const trader = client.getTraderAddress();
```

## Returns

The on-chain trader address that owns funds and positions for the connected client.

## Important behavior

This is not available in read-only mode.

## Response schema

```ts theme={null}
type Response = `0x${string}`;
```