# 4.1 Buying Tokens
#### How swaps work (simple explanation)
When you buy or sell tokens on Trendex, you are performing a swap.
A swap = exchanging one asset for another\
(example: SOL → Token)
The final execution price of a swap can vary slightly due to:
* **Fees (network fees, LP fees)**
* **Slippage (price movement during your transaction)**
* **Liquidity (deep liquidity = more stable price)**
This behavior is standard in AMM-based crypto systems.
Disclaimer:\
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Trading tokens involves price variability. Trendex does not guarantee execution price, profit, or future value. Users are responsible for understanding swaps and confirming the transaction before submitting.
**You can buy tokens directly inside the Trendex app.**\
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**You can choose to input:**
* **How much you want to spend (in USD or SOL)**\
**or**
* **How many tokens you want to receive**
Trendex uses Jupiter routing to automatically find the best execution path.
Prices can vary based on:
* **Liquidity depth**
* **Demand at that moment**
* **Price curve positioning**
Once the swap is executed, tokens are instantly credited to your Squad — they appear in your Bench by default (not active yet for the next tournament).
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