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description: >-
  The 💱 Trade Tab allows you to execute token trades efficiently and
  intuitively. Here's how to use it:
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# Trade Tab

#### Entering a Contract Address

1. **🔢 Input Field**: Enter the contract address of the token you wish to trade.
2. **📥 Fetch Token Details**: Once entered, press the **Trade** button. The system will fetch and display the token's 🖼️ image, 🔤 name, and 📝 details.

#### Selecting Tokens in Wallet

If trading tokens already held in your wallet, use the **📂 Token Dropdown Selection** below the input field to reveal available tokens.

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#### Switching Trade States

* Use the **🟢 Buy** and **🔴 Sell** buttons to toggle between trade states. The interface will update the ✏️ text and 🎨 colors to reflect the selected state:
  * **🟢 Buy**: Indicated in SOL. Displays the number of tokens you are purchasing and their 💰 price.
  * **🔴 Sell**: Displays trade details in 📊 percentages for simplicity.

#### Trade Options

* **🛠️ Preset Trades**: Customize presets from the **⚙️ Settings Tab** for quick, consistent strategies. Select a preset and press **🟢 Buy** or **🔴 Sell** to execute.
* **✍️ Manual Input**: Adjust trade amounts manually using the input field below the preset section. View associated ⛽ gas fees, 📉 slippage, and token 💳 balances.



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