SimpleSwap io Rates & Routing
The amount you receive comes down to three things: the rate type you pick, which of the 20+ liquidity providers fills the swap, and the network fee on the chain you're using. Here's how each step actually plays out.
The five-step flow
What the order tracker shows
Every swap gets a unique order ID that moves through five statuses.
Fixed vs floating, side by side
| Fixed rate | Floating rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Price certainty | Locked for 20 minutes | Set at the moment of execution |
| Spread | Slightly wider | Tighter |
| Best for | Volatile conditions, or when certainty matters more than a marginal edge | Stable pairs, when a slightly better outcome matters more than certainty |
SimpleSwap io Fees
No separate itemized fee. Everything below is bundled into the rate you're quoted before confirming.
Liquidity spread
0.5%-2% typical, narrower on major pairs
Routing costs
Executing through partner venues
Quoted rate
What you see before confirming
Not included above: the blockchain's own network fee, which SimpleSwap io doesn't set or control.
| Network | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $1-$10, depending on congestion |
| Ethereum | $2-$20+, depending on gas prices |
| Solana | Under $0.01 |
| Polygon, BSC | Under $0.10 |
SimpleSwap io vs. the alternatives
SimpleSwap io
SimpleSwap io aggregates CEX and DEX liquidity behind one interface. No wallet-connect setup, no slippage parameter to configure, no order book.
A single DEX
Manual wallet connection, slippage settings and gas handling are on you. Liquidity is limited to that one DEX's own pools.
A centralized exchange
Requires an account and custody of your funds on the platform, in exchange for an order book and tighter maker/taker fees.
Start a swap
Live rates and the current provider network are on the official site.