How to Swap Crypto on Raydium Using Phantom Wallet

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Want to trade your crypto on Raydium with Phantom Wallet? It’s easier than you think! Raydium is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Solana, and Phantom is a Solana wallet that allows you to interact with it seamlessly. Let’s walk you through the steps to swap your crypto using Phantom Wallet and Raydium.

Step 1: Set Up Phantom Wallet

First things first, make sure you have the Phantom Wallet installed. You can get it as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Here’s how:

  1. Visit the Phantom Wallet website and click Add to Chrome (or your browser).
  2. Follow the prompts to set up your wallet and securely store your recovery phrase.

Step 2: Fund Your Phantom Wallet

Once your wallet is set up, you’ll need some Solana (SOL) or other supported tokens to trade. You can transfer crypto from another exchange or wallet to your Phantom wallet:

  1. Open Phantom Wallet.
  2. Click Deposit and get your wallet’s address.
  3. Send Solana (or other tokens) to this address from another wallet or exchange.

Step 3: Connect Phantom Wallet to Raydium

Now, let’s connect your Phantom Wallet to Raydium:

  1. Go to the Raydium website.
  2. In the top right corner, click Connect Wallet.
  3. Choose Phantom and click Connect. Your wallet will ask for permission; approve it.

Step 4: Select Tokens to Swap

Once your wallet is connected, it’s time to swap your tokens:

  1. On the Raydium homepage, click on the Swap tab.
  2. Choose the token you want to swap from the dropdown (for example, SOL).
  3. Select the token you want to receive (e.g., USDC or another token).

Step 5: Enter Amount & Confirm Swap

Now, you’re ready to make your swap:

  1. Enter the amount of the token you want to swap.
  2. Review the details—Raydium will show the estimated price, slippage, and fees.
  3. When you’re ready, click Swap.
  4. Phantom Wallet will pop up to confirm the transaction. Check the details and hit Approve.

Step 6: Wait for Transaction Confirmation

Once confirmed, the transaction will process on the Solana blockchain. It should only take a few seconds to complete. You’ll see the new token balance in your Phantom Wallet!

Step 7: Check Your Swap History

You can always check your transaction history in your Phantom Wallet or directly on Raydium for a detailed log of past swaps.

And that’s it! You’ve just swapped your crypto using Phantom Wallet and Raydium. Super easy, right? This combination of Phantom Wallet and Raydium is fast, low-cost, and perfect for Solana-based trades. Happy swapping!