Trading FAQ

Answers to common questions about trading on Med.Fun.

How do I buy tokens?

Quick Method

  1. Browse tokens on Home or Trade page

  2. Click "Quick Buy" (if enabled)

  3. Confirm transaction in wallet

  4. Tokens appear in your portfolio

Detailed Method

  1. Click on any token to view details

  2. Review chart, volume, and community info

  3. Enter SOL amount you want to spend

  4. Review estimated tokens received

  5. Click "Buy" and confirm

For complete instructions, see our Trading Guide.

How do I sell tokens?

From Token Page

  1. Navigate to the token you own

  2. Switch to "Sell" tab

  3. Enter amount of tokens to sell

  4. Review estimated SOL received

  5. Click "Sell" and confirm

From Portfolio

  1. Open Balance/Portfolio sheet

  2. Find the token you want to sell

  3. Click "Sell" button

  4. Enter amount

  5. Confirm transaction

What are the trading fees?

Simple Fee Structure:

  • 1% on all buys

  • 1% on all sells

  • No hidden fees

Example:

  • Buy 100 SOL worth: 1 SOL fee = 99 SOL used for tokens

  • Sell 100 SOL worth of tokens: 1 SOL fee = 99 SOL received

Transaction Fees:

  • Solana network fee (~0.000005 SOL per transaction)

  • Negligible compared to trading fees

What is slippage and how do I adjust it?

What is Slippage?

Slippage is the difference between the expected price and actual execution price.

Causes:

  • Price movement during transaction

  • Low liquidity

  • High volatility

  • Large trade size relative to liquidity

Slippage Settings

Default: 5% (good for most trades)

Adjust Based On:

  • 1-3%: High liquidity, stable tokens

  • 5-10%: Normal trades, moderate volatility

  • 10-20%: New tokens, high volatility, large trades

How to Adjust

  1. Click settings/gear icon

  2. Find "Slippage Tolerance"

  3. Enter percentage or use presets

  4. Confirm changes

Why did my transaction fail?

Common Causes & Solutions

1. Insufficient Slippage

  • Cause: Price moved more than allowed slippage

  • Solution: Increase slippage to 10-15%

2. Insufficient SOL

  • Cause: Not enough SOL for trade + fees

  • Solution: Ensure you have extra SOL for fees

3. Network Congestion

  • Cause: Solana network busy

  • Solution: Wait a moment and retry

4. Insufficient Balance

  • Cause: Trying to sell more than you own

  • Solution: Check actual token balance

5. Token Price Changed

  • Cause: High volatility

  • Solution: Increase slippage or wait for stability

How does the bonding curve work?

Basic Concept

The bonding curve is an automated market maker that:

  • Sets prices based on supply/demand

  • Provides instant liquidity

  • Increases price with each buy

  • Decreases price with each sell

Price Mechanics

When You Buy:

  1. Price increases slightly

  2. More expensive for next buyer

  3. Automatic price adjustment

  4. No manual intervention needed

When You Sell:

  1. Price decreases slightly

  2. Cheaper for next buyer

  3. Immediate execution

  4. Always liquid

Graduation to Raydium

Threshold: ~63,000 SOL market cap

What Happens:

  • Token migrates to Raydium DEX

  • Liquidity is burned permanently

  • Becomes fully decentralized

  • Creator receives rewards

  • Continues trading on Raydium

Can I set limit orders?

Currently: No limit orders available

How Trading Works:

  • All trades execute immediately at current price

  • Based on bonding curve pricing

  • No order book system

  • No pending orders

Workarounds:

  • Monitor prices manually

  • Use price alerts (if available)

  • Set personal buy/sell targets

  • Check regularly for desired prices

What's the minimum/maximum I can trade?

Minimum Trades

No Strict Minimum, but consider:

  • Transaction fees (not worth trading dust amounts)

  • Price impact on small liquidity tokens

  • Practical minimum: 0.01 SOL or more

Maximum Trades

No Strict Maximum, but be aware:

  • Large trades have bigger price impact

  • May need higher slippage

  • Consider splitting large orders

  • Check available liquidity

Best Practices

  • Start small to test platform

  • Increase position size gradually

  • Don't risk more than you can afford

  • Consider dollar-cost averaging for large positions

How do I track my portfolio performance?

Portfolio Dashboard

Access:

  • Click Balance/Wallet icon

  • View all holdings in one place

Metrics Shown:

  • Token amounts held

  • Current USD value

  • Individual token performance

  • Total portfolio value

  • Profit/Loss (if tracked)

Individual Token Performance

View Details:

  • Click on any token in portfolio

  • See purchase history

  • View current price

  • Calculate returns

  • Access trading interface

Manual Tracking

Tips:

  • Note your buy prices

  • Track with spreadsheet

  • Use portfolio trackers

  • Set performance goals

  • Review regularly

What is "Quick Buy" and should I use it?

What is Quick Buy?

Quick Buy = One-click purchasing without confirmation dialogs

How It Works:

  1. Enable in Quick Ape Settings

  2. Set default buy amount

  3. Click token card directly

  4. Transaction executes immediately

  5. No confirmation dialog

Pros and Cons

Advantages:

  • ✅ Faster trading

  • ✅ Catch opportunities quickly

  • ✅ Ideal for active traders

  • ✅ Less clicks required

Disadvantages:

  • ❌ No double-check before buying

  • ❌ Easy to misclick

  • ❌ Could buy wrong token

  • ❌ Accidental purchases

Should You Use It?

Yes, if you:

  • Are an experienced trader

  • Trade frequently and actively

  • Understand the risks

  • React quickly to opportunities

No, if you:

  • Are new to the platform

  • Prefer to review before buying

  • Trade infrequently

  • Want to minimize mistakes

How do I find good tokens to trade?

Research Methods

1. Platform Tools

  • Sort by volume (high activity)

  • Filter by market cap

  • Check holder distribution

  • Review age and stability

2. Token Analysis

  • Review chart patterns

  • Check community engagement

  • Read token description

  • Verify creator activity

  • Look at comment sentiment

3. Community Intel

  • Platform chat discussions

  • Social media mentions

  • Community recommendations

  • Trending topics

Red Flags to Avoid

Very few holders (concentrated ownership) ❌ No community engagementSuspicious price patternsCopied or low-effort conceptFake or misleading claimsInactive creator

Green Flags to Look For

Good holder distributionActive communitySteady trading volumeEngaged creatorClear concept/storyQuality presentation

What is price impact?

Definition

Price Impact = How much your trade moves the token price

Factors Affecting Impact

1. Trade Size

  • Larger trades = bigger impact

  • Small trades = minimal impact

2. Liquidity

  • Lower liquidity = higher impact

  • Higher liquidity = lower impact

3. Token Position on Curve

  • Early curve = higher impact

  • Near graduation = lower impact

Minimizing Price Impact

Strategies:

  • Trade smaller amounts

  • Split large orders

  • Trade more liquid tokens

  • Use higher slippage for large trades

  • Time trades during higher volume

Can I trade tokens that graduated to Raydium?

On Med.Fun Platform:

  • ❌ Cannot trade graduated tokens on Med.Fun

  • ❌ Token removed from Med.Fun interface once graduated

On Raydium:

  • ✅ Continue trading on Raydium DEX

  • ✅ More liquidity available

  • ✅ Standard DEX experience

  • ✅ Permanent liquidity (burned)

After Graduation

Your Holdings:

  • ✅ Tokens remain in your wallet

  • ✅ Access through Raydium or other DEXs

  • ✅ Value continues based on market

  • ✅ Can trade normally on Raydium

Where to Trade:

  • Raydium.io

  • Jupiter Aggregator

  • Other Solana DEXs

  • Still on Solana blockchain

How do I manage risk while trading?

Essential Risk Management

1. Never Invest More Than You Can Afford to Lose

  • Set hard limits

  • Don't trade rent money

  • Keep emergency funds separate

  • Consider it high-risk capital

2. Diversify

  • Don't put all funds in one token

  • Spread across multiple positions

  • Balance risk/reward

  • Keep some stable assets

3. Set Limits

  • Define profit targets

  • Set loss limits

  • Stick to your plan

  • Don't chase losses

4. Research First

  • DYOR (Do Your Own Research)

  • Understand what you're buying

  • Check token metrics

  • Review community

5. Start Small

  • Test with small amounts

  • Learn the platform

  • Build experience

  • Scale up gradually

Emotional Control

Avoid:

  • ❌ FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

  • ❌ Panic selling

  • ❌ Revenge trading

  • ❌ Overtrading

Practice:

  • ✅ Patience and discipline

  • ✅ Stick to strategy

  • ✅ Accept losses as learning

  • ✅ Take breaks when needed

Advanced Strategies

Dollar-Cost Averaging:

  • Buy same amount regularly

  • Averages out price

  • Reduces timing risk

  • Good for long-term positions

Take Profits:

  • Sell portions at targets

  • Lock in gains

  • Reduces emotional attachment

  • Still maintain exposure

Stop Losses:

  • Set mental stop-loss levels

  • Exit if price drops too much

  • Limit downside

  • Preserve capital

Still have questions about trading?

If you need more help:

  1. Read the full Trading Guide

  2. Check other FAQ sections:

  3. Contact Support

Remember: Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) and only invest what you can afford to lose!

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