How to Swap Tokens

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about swapping tokens on hx.finance.

Swap Interface Overview

The hx.finance swap interface is designed for simplicity and efficiency:

Token Selectors: Choose your input and output tokens
Amount Fields: Enter how much to swap
Price Display: Real-time exchange rates
Details Panel: Transaction breakdown

Types of Swaps

Direct Swaps

Most common type - swapping between two tokens that have a direct pool:

WHYPE ↔ USDE
UETH ↔ USDE
UBTC ↔ USDE

Multi-Hop Swaps

Automatically routes through multiple pools for best price:

UETH → USDE → UBTC
The router finds the most efficient path

Detailed Swap Process

Step 1: Token Selection

Selecting "From" Token

Click the top token button
Search by name or symbol
View your balance
Recently used tokens appear first

Selecting "To" Token

Click the bottom token button
Only pairs with liquidity shown
Sort by volume or TVL

Step 2: Entering Amounts

Option A: Exact Input

Enter amount in top field
Output auto-calculates
Shows "Max" button for full balance

Option B: Exact Output

Enter desired amount in bottom field
Input amount auto-calculates
Useful for specific purchase amounts

Step 3: Price Information

Exchange Rate

Shows current rate
Click to invert display
Updates in real-time

Price Impact

Percentage the price moves due to your trade
Green: < 0.1% (Excellent)
Yellow: 0.1% - 1% (Normal)
Orange: 1% - 3% (High)
Red: > 3% (Warning)

Step 4: Transaction Details

Minimum Received

Accounts for slippage tolerance
Guarantees you get at least this amount
Transaction fails if price moves too much

LP Fee

0.05% - Stable pairs
0.3% - Most pairs
1% - Exotic pairs

Route

Shows the path your swap takes
Direct or through intermediary tokens

Advanced Features

Slippage Protection

Access via the ⚙️ settings icon:

Custom Slippage

Set your own tolerance
0.1% - 0.5%: Low volatility pairs
0.5% - 1%: Normal pairs
1% - 5%: High volatility
Default: 0.5%

Swap Strategies

For Best Prices

Check Price Impact
- Keep under 0.5% for best rates
- Split large trades
Time Your Swaps
- Monitor price charts
- Set price alerts
Use Liquidity Indicators
- Trade pairs with deep liquidity
- Check 24h volume

For Earning Points

Consistent Trading
- Daily swaps build tier status
- Small regular trades > one large trade
Volume Targets
- Track monthly volume
- Plan swaps to hit tier thresholds
Efficient Routing
- Direct swaps earn full points
- Multi-hop may reduce points

Real Examples

Example 1: Small Swap (10 WHYPE → USDE)

Input: 10 WHYPE
Rate: 1 WHYPE = 50.25 USDE
Output: 502.5 USDE
Price Impact: 0.02%
LP Fee: 0.25 USDE (0.05%)
You Receive: 502.25 USDE
Points Earned: 5.01

Example 2: Large Swap (1000 WHYPE → USDE)

Input: 1000 WHYPE
Rate: 1 WHYPE = 50.15 USDE (slight impact)
Output: 50,150 USDE
Price Impact: 0.8%
LP Fee: 25.08 USDE (0.05%)
You Receive: 50,124.92 USDE
Points Earned: 500

Example 3: Multi-Hop (UETH → UBTC)

Route: UETH → USDE → UBTC
Input: 1 UETH
Step 1: 1 UETH → 3,200 USDE
Step 2: 3,200 USDE → 0.052 UBTC
Total Fees: 0.1% (two hops at 0.05% each)
You Receive: 0.0519 UBTC

Mobile Swapping

Using hx.finance on mobile:

Full feature parity with desktop
Touch-optimized interface
Mobile wallet integration

Troubleshooting Swaps

"Insufficient Liquidity"

Pool doesn't have enough tokens
Try smaller amount
Check alternative pairs

"Cannot Estimate Gas"

Network congestion (rare)
Try again in a moment
Check wallet connection

"Price Updated"

Price moved while confirming
New rate shown
Accept or reject new price

Tips for Success

Do's ✅

Start with small test swaps
Check price impact always
Keep some HYPE for gas
Verify token addresses
Use bookmarks for safety

Don'ts ❌

Don't ignore high price impact
Don't rush large swaps
Don't trade unfamiliar tokens
Don't share transaction details
Don't bypass warnings

Next Steps

Your First Swap Overview