> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.surgecardano.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.surgecardano.com/tutorials/5.-swap-across-cardano-dexes.md). # 5. Swap across Cardano DEXes Make a manual swap with live quotes, full charts, transparent fees and smart order splitting. {% embed url="" %} Swap is for trading by hand. You can trade any Cardano native token paired with ADA, from your connected wallet or any hot wallet, on Minswap, SundaeSwap, WingRiders or Splash. ### What you'll learn * Finding tokens and reading the chart * Choosing the paying wallet and the DEX * Checking your minimum receive, price impact and fees before you sign * Using the aggregator for large orders * Tracking and recovering orders ### Make a swap 1. Open **Swap** and search for a token. The check badge marks tokens verified in the Minswap token registry. 2. Choose which wallet pays: your connected wallet or a hot wallet. 3. Choose the DEX, or turn on **Aggregator**. 4. Enter an amount, or click 25%, 50%, 75% or Max. 5. Set your slippage: 0.5%, 1% or 3%. 6. Review the details, click **Buy** or **Sell**, and sign once in your wallet. ### What you see before you sign | Detail | Meaning | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Minimum receive | The least you'll get at your slippage setting. If the price moves further, the order doesn't fill | | Price impact | How much your order moves the pool price | | Network fee | The Cardano transaction fee | | Batcher fee | What the DEX's batcher charges to execute your order | | Pool fee | The liquidity pool's trading fee | | Service fee | Surge's fee, reduced by your staking tier | ### The chart * Timeframes from 1 minute to 1 day * Moving-average crossovers and RSI from every DEX * Drawing tools for trend lines and levels * Price, 24h change, liquidity and volume at the top ### Aggregator Turn on **Aggregator** and Surge splits a large order across DEXes to get you more tokens. It shows the savings against the single best DEX. You can exclude any DEX you don't want to route through. ### Track your orders **My Orders** follows each swap from on-chain to filled. If an order gets stuck because the price moved past your minimum receive, use **Recover** or **Cancel** to return your funds. ### Good to know * **Big order on a small pool?** Check the price impact first. Consider the aggregator, or a Cadence strategy to spread the trade out over time. * **Watch for look-alike tokens.** Stick to tokens with the verified badge unless you know the policy ID. ### Next [6. Cadence strategy](/tutorials/6.-cadence-strategy.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.surgecardano.com/tutorials/5.-swap-across-cardano-dexes.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.