How to Trade

Complete guide to trading on 0fees with zero gas fees. Learn everything from basic trades to advanced strategies.

Trading Interface Overview

Main Interface Components

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        Header Bar                           │
│  [Logo] [Chain] [Wallet] [Settings] [User Profile]         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                             │
│  ┌─────────────────┐  ┌─────────────────────────────────┐   │
│  │                 │  │                                 │   │
│  │  Trading Panel  │  │        Chart Component          │   │
│  │                 │  │                                 │   │
│  │  • Buy/Sell     │  │  • Price Charts                 │   │
│  │  • Token Select │  │  • Technical Indicators         │   │
│  │  • Amount Input │  │  • Volume Analysis              │   │
│  │  • Execute      │  │  • Market Data                  │   │
│  │                 │  │                                 │   │
│  └─────────────────┘  └─────────────────────────────────┘   │
│                                                             │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│  │                Wallet Manager                           │ │
│  │  • Active Wallets • Balances • Transaction History     │ │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Key Interface Elements

🎯 Trading Panel (Left Side)

• Primary trading controls

• Buy/Sell mode switching

• Token selection and search

• Amount input and validation

• Transaction execution

📈 Chart Component (Center/Right)

• Real-time price charts

• Multiple timeframes

• Technical analysis tools

• Market depth visualization

💼 Wallet Manager (Bottom)

• Active wallet display

• Balance monitoring

• Transaction history

• Multi-wallet management

⚙️ Settings Access

• Slippage configuration

• Gas price settings

• RPC URL management

• Display preferences

Understanding the Trading Panel

Panel Modes

🟢 Buy Mode

Buy Panel Layout:
├── Token Selection
│   ├── Search/Browse tokens
│   ├── Popular tokens list
│   └── Recently traded
├── Amount Input
│   ├── USDC amount to spend
│   ├── Token amount to receive
│   └── Balance validation
├── Price Information
│   ├── Current token price
│   ├── Price impact
│   └── Slippage tolerance
└── Execute Button
    ├── "Buy [Token]"
    └── Transaction confirmation

🔴 Sell Mode

Sell Panel Layout:
├── Token Selection
│   ├── Owned tokens only
│   ├── Balance display
│   └── Token details
├── Amount Input
│   ├── Token amount to sell
│   ├── USDC to receive
│   └── Percentage shortcuts
├── Price Information
│   ├── Current selling price
│   ├── Price impact
│   └── Expected slippage
└── Execute Button
    ├── "Sell [Token]"
    └── Transaction confirmation

Token Selection Process

Search and Browse

1

Search Bar

• Type token name or symbol

• Real-time search results

• Popular suggestions

2

Token Lists

• Trending tokens

• Recently traded

• High volume tokens

• Your portfolio tokens

3

Token Information

Token Display:
├── Token Symbol (e.g., CAKE)
├── Token Name (e.g., PancakeSwap)
├── Current Price
├── 24h Change (%)
├── Market Cap
└── Liquidity Info

Token Validation

• ✅ Contract address verification

• ✅ Liquidity pool existence

• ✅ Trading pair availability

• ⚠️ Risk warnings for new tokens

Amount Input System

Input Methods

1

Direct Amount Entry

• Type exact USDC amount (buy mode)

• Type exact token amount (sell mode)

• Real-time conversion display

2

Percentage Shortcuts (Sell Mode)

Quick Sell Options:
├── 25% of holdings
├── 50% of holdings
├── 75% of holdings
└── 100% (Max) of holdings

3

Balance Integration

• Real-time balance checking

• Insufficient balance warnings

• Reserve amount for fees

Price Calculation

Price Display Elements:
├── Token Price: $X.XXXX per token
├── You Pay: XXX USDC
├── You Receive: XXX Tokens
├── Price Impact: X.XX%
├── Slippage Tolerance: X.X%
└── Minimum Received: XXX Tokens

Chart Analysis Tools

Chart Types Available

📊 Candlestick Charts

• Green Candles: Price increase

• Red Candles: Price decrease

• Wicks: High/low price points

• Body: Open/close prices

📈 Line Charts

• Simple price movement

• Clean trend visualization

• Less detailed but clearer

📉 Area Charts

• Filled price areas

• Volume-weighted display

• Trend emphasis

Timeframe Options

Available Timeframes:
├── 1m  (1 minute)    - Scalping
├── 5m  (5 minutes)   - Short-term
├── 15m (15 minutes)  - Day trading
├── 1h  (1 hour)      - Swing trading
├── 4h  (4 hours)     - Position trading
├── 1d  (1 day)       - Long-term analysis
└── 1w  (1 week)      - Macro trends

Technical Indicators

Trend Indicators

• Moving Averages (MA)

  • Simple MA (SMA)

  • Exponential MA (EMA)

  • Common periods: 20, 50, 200

• Bollinger Bands

  • Price volatility bands

  • Overbought/oversold signals

  • Squeeze patterns

Momentum Indicators

• RSI (Relative Strength Index)

  • Overbought: >70

  • Oversold: <30

  • Divergence signals

• MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)

  • Signal line crossovers

  • Histogram analysis

  • Trend confirmation

Volume Indicators

• Volume Bars

  • Trading activity levels

  • Volume spikes

  • Price-volume correlation

• Volume Profile

  • Price level activity

  • Support/resistance zones

  • Value area analysis

Executing Your First Trade

Pre-Trade Checklist

✅ Account Verification

• Active subscription confirmed

• Wallet connected and funded

• Network set to correct chain

• Sufficient balance available

✅ Market Analysis

• Token research completed

• Price trend analyzed

• Entry point identified

• Risk assessment done

Buy Process

1

Select Trading Mode

• Locate Trading Panel (left side)

• Ensure "Buy" mode is selected (green)

• Panel should show "Buy" at the top

2

Choose Your Token

• Click token selection area

• Search for desired token:

  • Type symbol (e.g., "CAKE")

  • Or browse popular tokens

• Click on your chosen token

• Verify token details displayed

3

Set Purchase Amount

• Enter USDC amount to spend:

  • Type in "You Pay" field

  • Or use suggested amounts

• Review calculated token amount:

  • Check "You Receive" field

  • Verify price per token

• Confirm sufficient balance

4

Review Trade Details

Trade Summary:
├── Token: [Selected Token Symbol]
├── You Pay: XXX USDC
├── You Receive: ~XXX Tokens
├── Price per Token: $X.XXXX
├── Price Impact: X.XX%
├── Slippage: X.X%
└── Minimum Received: XXX Tokens

5

Execute Trade

• Click "Buy [Token]" button

• Review transaction popup:

  • Verify all details

  • Check gas fees (should be minimal)

• Click "Confirm" in wallet

• Wait for transaction confirmation

6

Confirm Success

Success Indicators:

• ✅ Transaction hash displayed

• ✅ "Trade Successful" message

• ✅ Wallet balance updated

• ✅ Token added to portfolio

• ✅ Transaction in history

Sell Process

1

Switch to Sell Mode

• Click "Sell" tab in Trading Panel

• Panel color changes to red

• Interface adapts for selling

2

Select Token to Sell

• Click token dropdown

• Only owned tokens appear

• Select token to sell

• Current balance displayed

3

Set Sell Amount

Options:

• Enter exact token amount

• Use percentage buttons:

  • 25% of holdings

  • 50% of holdings

  • 75% of holdings

  • 100% (Max)

• Review USDC to receive

4

Execute Sale

• Review sell details

• Click "Sell [Token]"

• Confirm in wallet popup

• Wait for completion

Advanced Trading Features

Sequential Trading

What is Sequential Trading?

Execute multiple trades in sequence automatically:

• Buy Token A → Sell Token A → Buy Token B

• Automated profit-taking strategies

• Risk management automation

Setting Up Sequential Trades

Sequential Trade Configuration:
├── Primary Trade
│   ├── Buy/Sell action
│   ├── Token selection
│   └── Amount specification
├── Secondary Trade (Optional)
│   ├── Conditional execution
│   ├── Price targets
│   └── Time delays
└── Risk Management
    ├── Stop-loss levels
    ├── Take-profit targets
    └── Maximum slippage

Advanced Order Types

Market Orders (Default)

• Immediate execution

• Current market price

• Highest liquidity

• Minimal slippage

Limit Orders (Coming Soon)

• Set specific price targets

• Execute when price reached

• Better price control

• May not execute immediately

Slippage Management

Understanding Slippage

Slippage Scenarios:
├── 0.1% - Very stable tokens, high liquidity
├── 0.5% - Standard tokens, good liquidity
├── 1.0% - Moderate volatility tokens
├── 2.0% - High volatility or low liquidity
└── 5.0%+ - Extreme volatility or very low liquidity

Setting Optimal Slippage

1. Access Settings

   • Click settings icon in header

   • Navigate to "Trading Settings"

2. Configure Slippage

Slippage Options:
├── Auto (Recommended)
├── 0.1% (Stable pairs)
├── 0.5% (Standard)
├── 1.0% (Volatile)
└── Custom (Manual input)

1. Per-Trade Adjustment

• Override global settings

• Adjust based on market conditions

• Monitor price impact

Risk Management

Position Sizing

Risk Per Trade

Recommended Allocation:
├── Conservative: 1-2% of portfolio per trade
├── Moderate: 3-5% of portfolio per trade
├── Aggressive: 5-10% of portfolio per trade
└── Never: >10% of portfolio per trade

Portfolio Diversification

• Maximum 20% in any single token

• Spread across different sectors

• Mix of established and emerging tokens

• Regular rebalancing

Stop-Loss Strategies

Manual Stop-Loss

• Set mental stop-loss before entering

• Monitor position regularly

• Execute sell when level reached

• Stick to predetermined levels

Percentage-Based Stops

Common Stop-Loss Levels:
├── Tight: 5-10% loss
├── Standard: 10-20% loss
├── Wide: 20-30% loss
└── Emergency: 50% loss (portfolio protection)

Take-Profit Strategies

Profit-Taking Levels

Profit Targets:
├── Quick Profit: 10-25% gain
├── Standard Target: 25-50% gain
├── Long-term Hold: 50-100% gain
└── Moon Shot: 100%+ gain

Scaling Out Strategy

• Sell 25% at first target

• Sell 25% at second target

• Let remaining 50% run

• Adjust stop-loss to breakeven

Trading Strategies

Scalping (1-5 minute trades)

Requirements

• Very fast execution

• Tight spreads

• High liquidity tokens

• Constant monitoring

Approach

Scalping Process:
├── Identify high-volume tokens
├── Watch for price micro-movements
├── Enter on small dips
├── Exit on small pumps (1-3%)
├── Repeat frequently
└── Accumulate small profits

Day Trading (Minutes to hours)

Strategy Elements

• Technical analysis focus

• News and event trading

• Momentum following

• Range trading

Daily Routine

Day Trading Schedule:
├── Pre-market: Research and planning
├── Market Open: High activity period
├── Mid-day: Consolidation patterns
├── Afternoon: Trend continuation
└── Close: Position review and planning

Swing Trading (Days to weeks)

Approach

• Trend following

• Support/resistance trading

• Pattern recognition

• Fundamental analysis integration

Position Management

Swing Trading Framework:
├── Entry: Trend confirmation
├── Management: Trail stops
├── Exit: Target achievement or reversal
└── Review: Performance analysis

Performance Monitoring

Trade Tracking

Key Metrics to Monitor

Performance Metrics:
├── Win Rate: % of profitable trades
├── Average Win: Average profit per winning trade
├── Average Loss: Average loss per losing trade
├── Profit Factor: Total wins / Total losses
├── Maximum Drawdown: Largest peak-to-trough loss
└── Sharpe Ratio: Risk-adjusted returns

Trade Journal

Record for each trade:

• Entry date and price

• Exit date and price

• Reason for entry

• Reason for exit

• Profit/loss amount

• Lessons learned

Portfolio Analysis

Regular Reviews

• Daily: Active positions

• Weekly: Overall performance

• Monthly: Strategy effectiveness

• Quarterly: Goal assessment

Rebalancing Triggers

Rebalance When:
├── Position exceeds 20% of portfolio
├── Sector allocation becomes unbalanced
├── Market conditions change significantly
└── Performance deviates from targets

Continuous Improvement

Learning Resources

• Trading education materials

• Market analysis reports

• Community discussions

• Expert insights

Strategy Refinement

• Backtest new approaches

• Paper trade before implementing

• Gradually increase position sizes

• Adapt to market changes

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Ready to start trading? Begin with small amounts and gradually increase as you gain experience and confidence.

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Having issues? Visit our Troubleshooting Guide for solutions to common problems.