# 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:<br>

* **Fees (network fees, LP fees)**
* **Slippage (price movement during your transaction)**
* **Liquidity (deep liquidity = more stable price)**<br>

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.<br>

**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**<br>

Trendex uses Jupiter routing to automatically find the best execution path.

Prices can vary based on:<br>

* **Liquidity depth**
* **Demand at that moment**
* **Price curve positioning**<br>

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).