diff --git a/functional-tests/README.md b/functional-tests/README.md
index aef0064c6..471a48850 100644
--- a/functional-tests/README.md
+++ b/functional-tests/README.md
@@ -10,10 +10,12 @@ Most tests depend upon `bitcoind` being available. The tests here execute
 this binary and then, perform various tests.
 
 ```bash
-# for MacOS
+# for macOS
 brew install bitcoin
 ```
 
+Note that in macOS, you may need to specifically add a firewall rule to allow incoming local `bitcoind` connections.
+
 ```bash
 # for Linux (x86_64)
 curl -fsSLO --proto "=https" --tlsv1.2 https://bitcoincore.org/bin/bitcoin-core-28.0/bitcoin-28.0-x86_64-linux-gnu.tar.gz
@@ -35,7 +37,7 @@ bitcoind --version
 
 We use Poetry for managing the test dependencies.
 
-First, install the `poetry`:
+First, install `poetry`:
 
 ```bash
 # install via apt
@@ -48,22 +50,32 @@ pipx install poetry
 brew install poetry
 ```
 
-Check, that the `poetry` is installed:
+Check, that `poetry` is installed:
+
 ```bash
 poetry --version
 ```
 
-Finally, install all test dependencies by running:
+Finally, install all test dependencies (without installing the root package):
+
 ```bash
-poetry install
+poetry install --no-root
 ```
 
 ## Running tests
 
+You can run all tests:
+
 ```bash
 ./run_test.sh
 ```
 
+Or, you can run a specific test:
+
+```bash
+./run_test.sh fn_bridge_deposit_happy
+```
+
 ## Running prover tasks
 
 ```bash