How to Swap Tokens

Flash Trade's integrated swap functionality allows you to exchange tokens directly within the platform, making it easy to acquire the assets you need for trading and liquidity provision.

Overview

The swap feature supports all major Solana tokens and provides two interface modes to accommodate different user preferences:

• Easy Mode (EZY) - Simplified interface for quick swaps

• Professional Mode (PRO) - Advanced interface with market data and live trading feed

Prerequisites

Before using the swap feature:

• ✅ Connected Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, etc.)

• ✅ Sufficient SOL for transaction fees

• ✅ Source tokens in your wallet for swapping

Step-by-Step Swap Guide

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Step 1: Access the Swap Interface

1. Navigate to flash.trade

2. Click the "Swap page" tab in the top navigation menu

3. Ensure your wallet is connected

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Step 2: Choose Your Interface Mode

Select your preferred trading interface:

• EZY Mode: Clean, simplified interface focusing on essential swap functions

• PRO Mode: Advanced interface with price charts, market data, and live trading activity

Toggle between modes using the EZY/PRO switch at the bottom left of the interface.

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Step 3: Configure Your Swap

(Pay) Select Source Token

1. Click the dropdown in the "Pay" field

2. Choose the token you want to swap from

3. Enter the amount or use percentage buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)

(Receive) Select Destination Token

1. Click the dropdown in the "Receive" field

2. Choose the token you want to receive

3. The estimated amount will automatically calculate

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Step 4: Review Swap Details

Before executing, review the following information:

• Exchange Rate: Current price between token pairs

• Slippage Tolerance: Price movement protection (adjustable)

• Route Info: Trading path your swap will take

• Price Impact: How your trade affects market price

• Minimum Received: Worst-case scenario amount

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Step 5: Execute the Swap

1. Click "Enter Amount" if you haven't specified quantities

2. Review final details in the confirmation

3. Click "Swap" to proceed

4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

5. Wait for blockchain confirmation

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Interface Features

Activity Tab

Track your swap history by clicking the Activity tab:

• Time: When each swap occurred

• Type: Transaction type (SWAP)

• Balance Change: Tokens exchanged and amounts

• Transaction: Blockchain transaction hash for verification

Balances Tab

Monitor your wallet contents in the Balances tab:

• Asset: Token name and symbol

• Balance: Amount held in your wallet

• Value: USD equivalent

• Price: Current market price per token

Professional Mode Features

When using PRO mode, you gain access to:

• Token Search: Quickly find specific tokens

• Price Charts: Visual price data and trends

• Live Trading Feed: Real-time trading activity

• Market Statistics: Volume, price changes, and market data

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Slippage and Price Protection

Slippage Tolerance

Slippage tolerance protects against unfavorable price movements during swap execution:

• Auto (Recommended): Platform automatically sets optimal slippage

• Custom: Manually adjust based on market conditions

• Low Slippage: Better for stable/major token pairs

• Higher Slippage: May be needed for volatile or low-liquidity tokens

Price Impact

Monitor price impact to understand how your trade affects the market:

• <0.1%: Minimal impact

• 0.1-1%: Low impact, good for most trades

• 1-3%: Moderate impact, acceptable for medium trades

• >3%: High impact, consider reducing trade size

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Fees and Routing

Swap Fees

Flash Trade's swap feature uses Jupiter DEX infrastructure:

• Platform Fee: Competitive rates across all token pairs

• Network Fee: Standard Solana transaction costs (typically <$0.01)

• Route Optimization: Automatic best-price routing through Jupiter

Route Information

The swap interface displays routing details:

• Direct Route: Single DEX execution

• Split Route: Multiple DEX execution for better prices

• Multi-hop Route: Through intermediate tokens for optimal pricing

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Transaction Failed

• ✅ Increase slippage tolerance

• ✅ Reduce trade size

• ✅ Ensure sufficient SOL for fees

• ✅ Check network congestion

High Price Impact

• ✅ Reduce swap amount

• ✅ Split into multiple smaller swaps

• ✅ Try different time when liquidity is higher

Token Not Found

• ✅ Verify token contract address

• ✅ Check token symbol spelling

• ✅ Ensure token exists on Solana

Insufficient Balance

• ✅ Verify wallet contains source tokens

• ✅ Account for transaction fees

• ✅ Refresh wallet connection

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Security Best Practices

• ⚠️ Verify Token Addresses: Always confirm you're swapping legitimate tokens

• ⚠️ Check Price Impact: Large impacts may indicate low liquidity or market manipulation

• ⚠️ Monitor Slippage: Set appropriate tolerances for market conditions

• ⚠️ Start Small: Test with smaller amounts when trying new token pairs

Next Steps

After successfully swapping tokens:

• Make Your First Trade - Use your new tokens for perpetual trading

• Provide Liquidity - Earn fees by adding tokens to Flash Trade pools

• Stake FAF - Participate in protocol governance and earn rewards

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