# Gemini Clearing

Gemini Clearing allows two parties to settle a trade off the order book. The initiator enters the trade details for any supported [symbol](/market-data/symbols-and-minimums) and generates a `trade_id`. If a `counterparty_id` is supplied, only the specified counterparty can confirm the order. If a `counterparty_id` is not supplied, the ticket will generate a `trade_id` that can filled by any counterparty.