Spot Trading

Learn how to trade synthetic assets on DSwap, DI Network's spot trading platform that provides access to global markets through oracle-based pricing.

Getting Started

Connect Your Wallet

1. Visit the DSwap interface

2. Click "Connect Wallet"

3. Select your preferred wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)

4. Approve the connection

Fund Your Account

Before trading, you need DUSD:

1. Mint DUSD: Deposit collateral (ETH, WBTC, USDC) to mint DUSD

2. Buy DUSD: Purchase from DEXs like Uniswap

3. Bridge DUSD: Transfer from other supported chains

Making Your First Trade

Step 1: Select Assets

1. Choose your input asset (what you're selling)

2. Choose your output asset (what you're buying)

3. Available assets include crypto, commodities, equities, and forex

Step 2: Enter Amount

1. Enter the amount you want to trade

2. The interface shows the estimated output amount

3. Review the exchange rate and fees

Step 3: Execute Trade

1. Click "Swap" to proceed

2. Approve the transaction in your wallet

3. Wait for confirmation (usually 1-2 blocks)

Trading Interface

Asset Selection

From: DUSD (1000)
  ↓ [Swap Button]
To: xBTC (0.025)

Exchange Rate: 1 DUSD = 0.000025 xBTC
Fee: 3 DUSD (0.3%)

Price Information

• Oracle Price: Real-time price from Chainlink/Pyth

• No Slippage: Exact amounts based on oracle pricing

• Fee Display: Transparent 0.3% trading fee

Supported Assets

Cryptocurrencies

• xBTC: Synthetic Bitcoin

• xETH: Synthetic Ethereum

• xBNB: Synthetic Binance Coin

• xSOL: Synthetic Solana

Commodities

• xGOLD: Synthetic Gold

• xSILVER: Synthetic Silver

• xOIL: Synthetic Crude Oil

Equities

• xAAPL: Synthetic Apple Stock

• xTSLA: Synthetic Tesla Stock

• xGOOG: Synthetic Google Stock

Forex

• xEUR: Synthetic Euro

• xGBP: Synthetic British Pound

• xJPY: Synthetic Japanese Yen

Trading Strategies

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)

Gradually build positions over time:

1. Set a regular schedule (daily/weekly)

2. Trade fixed DUSD amounts

3. Reduce timing risk and volatility impact

Swing Trading

Trade based on price movements:

1. Monitor asset price trends

2. Buy during dips, sell during peaks

3. Use technical analysis for entry/exit points

Portfolio Rebalancing

Maintain target asset allocation:

1. Set target percentages for each asset

2. Regularly rebalance to maintain ratios

3. Use DSwap for efficient rebalancing

Risk Management

Position Sizing

• Never risk more than 5% of portfolio on single trade

• Start with small positions to learn the platform

• Gradually increase size as you gain experience

Diversification

• Spread investments across asset categories

• Don't concentrate in single asset or sector

• Consider correlation between assets

Stop Losses

While DSwap doesn't have built-in stop losses:

1. Set mental stop loss levels

2. Monitor positions regularly

3. Execute manual stops when needed

Fees and Costs

Trading Fees

• Standard Fee: 0.3% per trade

• Minimum Fee: 0.1 DUSD

• Maximum Fee: 100 DUSD per transaction

Fee Optimization

• Batch Trades: Combine multiple swaps to save on gas

• DI Token Discounts: Pay fees with DI for 20% discount

• Volume Discounts: Higher volume traders get reduced fees

Advanced Features

Batch Trading

Execute multiple trades in one transaction:

1. Add multiple trade pairs to batch

2. Review total fees and gas costs

3. Execute all trades atomically

Price Alerts

Set up notifications for price movements:

1. Choose asset and target price

2. Set alert type (above/below/percentage change)

3. Receive notifications via email/push

Trading History

Track your performance:

1. View all past trades

2. Calculate profit/loss

3. Export data for tax reporting

Common Issues

Transaction Failures

Cause: Insufficient gas or network congestion Solution: Increase gas limit or wait for lower congestion

Price Differences

Cause: Oracle price updates between quote and execution Solution: Use slippage tolerance or retry transaction

Asset Not Available

Cause: Asset trading paused or not supported Solution: Check asset status or try alternative assets

Best Practices

Before Trading

• Research the underlying asset

• Understand market conditions

• Check oracle price accuracy

• Ensure sufficient DUSD balance

During Trading

• Double-check trade details

• Monitor gas prices

• Use appropriate slippage settings

• Keep transaction receipts

After Trading

• Verify trade execution

• Update portfolio tracking

• Plan next moves

• Review performance

Mobile Trading

Mobile Interface

• Responsive design works on all devices

• Touch-optimized controls

• Same features as desktop

Mobile Wallets

• MetaMask Mobile

• Trust Wallet

• Rainbow Wallet

• WalletConnect compatible wallets

Tax Considerations

Record Keeping

• Save all transaction hashes

• Track cost basis for each trade

• Note dates and amounts

• Calculate gains/losses

Tax Tools

• Export trading history

• Use crypto tax software

• Consult tax professionals

• Understand local regulations

Getting Help

Support Channels

• Discord: Real-time community support

• Telegram: Official announcements

• Documentation: Comprehensive guides

• FAQ: Common questions answered

Community Resources

• Trading Tips: Community-shared strategies

• Market Analysis: Technical and fundamental analysis

• Educational Content: Tutorials and guides

• AMAs: Regular community sessions