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
Step 1: Access the Swap Interface
Navigate to flash.trade
Click the "Swap page" tab in the top navigation menu
Ensure your wallet is connected
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.
Step 3: Configure Your Swap
(Pay) Select Source Token
Click the dropdown in the "Pay" field
Choose the token you want to swap from
Enter the amount or use percentage buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)
(Receive) Select Destination Token
Click the dropdown in the "Receive" field
Choose the token you want to receive
The estimated amount will automatically calculate
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
Interface Features
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
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
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
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
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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