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
Visit the DSwap interface
Click "Connect Wallet"
Select your preferred wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
Approve the connection
Fund Your Account
Before trading, you need DUSD:
Mint DUSD: Deposit collateral (ETH, WBTC, USDC) to mint DUSD
Buy DUSD: Purchase from DEXs like Uniswap
Bridge DUSD: Transfer from other supported chains
Making Your First Trade
Step 1: Select Assets
Choose your input asset (what you're selling)
Choose your output asset (what you're buying)
Available assets include crypto, commodities, equities, and forex
Step 2: Enter Amount
Enter the amount you want to trade
The interface shows the estimated output amount
Review the exchange rate and fees
Step 3: Execute Trade
Click "Swap" to proceed
Approve the transaction in your wallet
Wait for confirmation (usually 1-2 blocks)
Trading Interface
Asset Selection
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:
Set a regular schedule (daily/weekly)
Trade fixed DUSD amounts
Reduce timing risk and volatility impact
Swing Trading
Trade based on price movements:
Monitor asset price trends
Buy during dips, sell during peaks
Use technical analysis for entry/exit points
Portfolio Rebalancing
Maintain target asset allocation:
Set target percentages for each asset
Regularly rebalance to maintain ratios
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:
Set mental stop loss levels
Monitor positions regularly
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:
Add multiple trade pairs to batch
Review total fees and gas costs
Execute all trades atomically
Price Alerts
Set up notifications for price movements:
Choose asset and target price
Set alert type (above/below/percentage change)
Receive notifications via email/push
Trading History
Track your performance:
View all past trades
Calculate profit/loss
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
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