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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with Hypertrade in 5 Minutes

By Hypertrade Team · Published January 1, 2025
5 min read

Do you want to start saving on every cryptocurrency exchange, but don't know where to start?

The good news is that using Hypertrade is so easy that even an absolute beginner can make their first profitable swap in 5 minutes. In this guide, we'll walk you through the entire process step by step, from connecting your wallet to completing your first transaction.

No complicated terminology. Only specific actions.

⏱️ What you will get in 5 minutes

By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:

✅ Connect your wallet to Hypertrade
✅ Set up the Hyperliquid
✅ network Perform the
✅ first exchange with the best rate Understand the interface and basic settings
✅ Save 0.5-2% on each trade

All you need:

  • Computer or smartphone
  • Crypto wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, or equivalent)
  • 5 minutes of free time
  • The desire to stop overpaying for exchanges

Let's go! 🚀

📋 Prep (1 minute)

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

✅ Checklist to start

1. EVM-compatible wallet

Recommended options:

🦊 MetaMask (most popular)

• Download: metamask.io

• Support: Browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave) + Mobile App

• Difficulty: ⭐⭐ (very easy)

🔗 WalletConnect (for mobile wallets)

• Connects: Trust Wallet, Rainbow, Coinbase Wallet, and more

• Better for: smartphone users

• Difficulty: ⭐⭐ (easy)

🔐 Hardware wallets (maximum security)

• Ledger, Trezor

• Connect via MetaMask or WalletConnect

• Better for: large sums

• Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (medium)

Already have a wallet? It's cool! Let's move on.

2. HYPE Tokens for Gas

Why do you need HYPE:

  • HYPE is the native token of the Hyperliquid network
  • Used to pay for transaction fees (gas)
  • Average swap cost: 0.5-2 HYPE (~$0.50-$2)

How much do you need:

  • Minimum: 5 HYPE
  • Recommended: 10-20 HYPE (for comfortable trading)

Where to buy HYPE:

  • Centralized exchanges: Binance, OKX, Bybit
  • DEXs on Hyperliquid: after setting up, you can use Hypertrade to buy

3. Tokens for exchange

What can be changed:

  • Popular tokens: USDC, ETH, USDT, BTC
  • Altcoins on Hyperliquid
  • Any tokens available on integrated DEXs

For the first test, the following is suitable:

  • 10-100 USDC (Minimal Risk)
  • Any amount that is comfortable to experiment with

🔧 Step 1: Hyperliquid Network Setup (2 minutes)

Before using Hypertrade, you need to add the Hyperliquid network to your wallet.

Option A: Automatic Addition (Recommended)

The easiest way:

  1. Switch to ht.xyz
  2. Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner
  3. Select your wallet (e.g. MetaMask)
  4. When prompted for "Switch to Hyperliquid", click "Approve"

Done! The network is added automatically.

Option B: Manual addition

If the auto-add doesn't work:

For MetaMask:

Step 1: Open MetaMask and click on the networks drop-down menu (usually shows "Ethereum Mainnet")

Step 2: Scroll down and click "Add Network"

Step 3: Click "Add a network manually"

Step 4: Enter the following details:

Network Name:

Hyperliquid

New RPC URL (URL RPC):

https://api.hyperliquid.xyz/evm

Chain ID:

42161

Currency Symbol:

HYPE

Block Explorer URL:

https://explorer.hyperliquid.xyz

Step 5: Click "Save"

Step 6: Switch to the Hyperliquid Network from the drop-down menu

✅ Checking the connection

How to make sure everything is set up correctly:

  1. Open MetaMask
  2. Check that the "Hyperliquid" network is selected
  3. Make sure you see your HYPE balance (if you have topped up)

If the balance shows 0 HYPE, you need to replenish the wallet before the first swap.

🌐 Step 2: Connecting the wallet to Hypertrade (30 seconds)

Now let's connect the wallet to the Hypertrade platform.

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Open ht.xyz
  2. Click the "Connect Wallet" button (in the upper right corner)

3. Choose a connection method:

Option 1: MetaMask

• Click on the MetaMask icon

• In the MetaMask pop-up window, click "Next"

• Click "Connect"

• If necessary, confirm the switch to the Hyperliquid network

Option 2: WalletConnect

• Click on the WalletConnect icon

• Scan the QR code with your mobile wallet

• Confirm the connection in the wallet app

Option 3: Coinbase Wallet / others

• Select the appropriate option

• Follow the instructions in the wallet

✅ Confirmation of connection

You've successfully connected if:

✅ In the upper right corner, a shortened wallet address is displayed (for example, "0x1a2b... 3c4d")
✅ Shows HYPE
✅ balance The exchange interface has become active

Having trouble connecting? See the "Troubleshooting" section at the end of the article.

💱 Step 3: Your first swap on Hypertrade (2 minutes)

Now for the fun part, let's make the first trade and see the savings in action!

3.1 Choosing Tokens to Exchange

Step 1: Select the token you want to exchange

  1. In the top field, click on the drop-down menu ("Select Token")
  2. Find the desired token through the search or scroll through the list
  3. Click on a token (e.g. USDC)

Tip: If you don't see the token listed, check that it is on your balance and supported on Hyperliquid.

Step 2: Choose the token you want to receive

  1. In the bottom field, click on the drop-down menu
  2. Find the desired token (e.g. ETH)
  3. Click on it

Step 3: Enter the exchange amount

Two ways:

Method A: Enter the token amount TO be exchanged

• Enter a number in the top field (e.g., 100 USDC)

• Hypertrade will automatically calculate how much ETH you will receive

Method B: Enter the desired token amount To receive

• Enter a number in the bottom field (e.g. 0.03 ETH)

• Hypertrade will automatically calculate how much USDC you need

Quick buttons:

  • 25% to use a quarter of the balance
  • 50% - Use half of the balance
  • 75% to use three-quarters of the balance
  • MAX — use the entire available balance (minus the gas reserve)

3.2 Route analysis and simulation

After entering the amount, Hypertrade automatically:

✅ Scans all DEXs on Hyperliquid
✅ Finds the best route
✅ Shows detailed information

What you will see:

1. Expected Output

You will receive: 0.0285 ETH

≈ $99.75

2. Price Impact

Price Impact: 0.3%

• <0.5% - excellent ✅
• 0.5-1% is good ⭐
• 1-3% is acceptable ⚠️
• >3% – consider reducing the amount 🚫

3. Route Breakdown

60% via HyperCore Spot (order book)

40% via Hyperswap (AMM pool)

Why it matters:

• See where your money is going
• You can evaluate the reliability of the route
• See why it's more profitable than a single DEX

4. Minimum Received

Min. received: 0.0283 ETH

(including Slippage 0.5%)

This is the minimum that you are guaranteed to receive even under unfavorable conditions.

5. Network Fee

Network fee: ~1.5 HYPE

≈ $1.50

3.3 Setting Parameters (Optional)

Click on the gear ⚙️ icon (Settings) for additional settings:

Slippage Tolerance

What it is: The maximum price deviation you are willing to accept.

Recommended values:

• 0.5% for stable pairs (USDC/USDT, ETH/WETH)
• 1% for popular pairs (ETH/USDC, BTC/ETH)
• 2-3% — for volatile altcoins
• 5%+ — only for extremely low-liquid tokens

Setup:

[Auto] [0.5%] [1%] [3%] [Custom]

Select a preset value or enter your own.

⚠️ Note: A value that is too low can cause the transaction to fail. A value that is too high can lead to losses.

Transaction Deadline

What it is: The time in which a transaction must be executed.

Default: 20 minutes

When to change:

• Volatile market → reduce to 5-10 minutes
• Stable market → can be left for 20 minutes

3.4 Comparison with a regular DEX

A unique feature of Hypertrade:

Click on "Compare Rates" to see how much you would earn on individual DEXs:

Hypertrade (aggregator): 0.0285 ETH ← Best option! ✅

HyperCore Spot: 0.0282 ETH

Hyperswap: 0.0279 ETH

Kittenswap: 0.0276 ETH

Your Savings: +$1.20 (1.2%)

This is clear proof of the benefits of the aggregator!

3.5 Swap Execution

When you're done:

Step 1: Check the final details

• Exchange amount ✅
• Expected Release ✅
• Price impact is acceptable ✅
• Slippage is configured ✅

Step 2: Click the big blue "Swap" button

Step 3: Approval (if required)

When you swap the token for the first time, a window will appear:

⚠️ Approval Required

Allow Hypertrade to Use Your USDC

[Approve USDC]

What is going on:

• You give permission to the Hypertrade smart contract to interact with your tokens
• This is a standard procedure for all DEXs
• Done once for each token

Actions:

  1. Click "Approve USDC"
  2. Confirm the transaction in MetaMask
  3. Wait for confirmation (5-10 seconds)
  4. The swap window will open automatically

Approval Fee: ~1 HYPE (one-time)

Step 4: Confirm the swap in the wallet

After approval (or immediately, if it has already been done), MetaMask will open:

What you'll see in MetaMask:

Request transaction confirmation

From: 0x1a2b... 3c4d (your address)

To: Hypertrade Router (0x7d8e... 9f0a)

Estimated Gas: 1.5 HYPE (~$1.50)

[Reject] [Confirm]

Check:

• Recipient Address – Hypertrade ✅ Smart Contract
• The amount of gas is adequate (usually 0.5-2 HYPE) ✅

Click "Confirm"

Step 5: Waiting for Execution

After confirmation, you will see a waiting screen:

⏳ Transaction Pending...

Swapping 100 USDC → ETH

Expected completion: 10-15 seconds

[View on Explorer]

What is going on:

  1. Transaction sent to the Hyperliquid network
  2. Hypertrade router performs the exchange through selected DEXs
  3. Tokens are sent to your wallet

Average Time: 10-20 seconds

Step 6: Success! 🎉

✅ Swap Successful!

You swapped: 100 USDC
You received: 0.0285 ETH ($99.75)

Saved vs. single DEX: +$1.20 (1.2%)

[View Transaction] [Swap Again]

Congratulations on your first swap on Hypertrade!

3.6 Checking the result

Check your wallet balance:

  1. Open MetaMask
  2. Make sure your ETH balance has increased
  3. USDC balance decreased by the exchange amount

If the token is not displayed:

  1. In MetaMask, click "Import Tokens"
  2. Enter the token's contract address (find it on explorer.hyperliquid.xyz)
  3. Click "Add Custom Token"

📊 Step 4: Understanding the Hypertrade Interface (1 minute)

Now that you've done your first swap, let's take a closer look at the interface.

Main elements of the interface

1. Top Navigation Bar

Left:

• Hypertrade logo — return to the main page
• Trade – exchange interface (where you are now)
• Pools – View liquidity pools
• Analytics - Statistics & Charts

Right:

• HYPE Balance – Gas for Transactions
• Network indicator - Current network (Hyperliquid)
• Wallet address – click opens the menu

2. Exchange area (center)

Top Margin (FROM):

• Choosing a token to exchange
• Entering the amount
• Balance display
• Quick Percentage Buttons (25/50/75/MAX)

Toggle button ⇅:
• Swaps FROM and TO tokens

Bottom Margin (TO):

• Choosing a token to receive
• Show expected quantity
• Approximate cost in USD

3. Information Panel (below the exchange fields)

Transaction Details:

Rate: 1 USDC = 0.000285 ETH

Price Impact: 0.3% ✅

Minimum Received: 0.0283 ETH

Network Fee: ~1.5 HYPE

Route: 60% HyperCore + 40% Hyperswap

Clickable elements:

• Route details - A detailed route breakdown
• Compare rates — comparison with other DEXs

4. Sidebar (right)

Recent Transactions:

• History of your swaps
• Completion Status
• Links to explorer

Market Stats:

• Top Traded Pairs
• 24-hour volumes
• Market trends

Additional features

Settings button (⚙️)

Available settings:

Slippage Tolerance:
[Auto] [0.5%] [1%] [3%] [Custom: ___]

Transaction Deadline:
[10 min] [20 min] [30 min] [Custom: ___]

Expert Mode:
☐ Enable Expert Mode
(Disables proofs for advanced users)

Interface Settings:
☐ Show USD values
☐ Audio confirmation
☑ Show route details by default

History button (📜)

History of all your transactions:

[Date] [From] [To] [Amount] [Status]
Dec 14 USDC ETH 100 ✅ Success
Dec 14 ETH USDC 0.5 ✅ Success
Dec 13 HYPE USDC 50 ✅ Success

[Export CSV] [Filter]

Features:

• Transaction Click → Details
• Export to CSV for accounting
• Filter by dates, tokens, status

Account (👤) button

Account Menu:

Your Account

Address: 0x1a2b... 3c4d

[Copy] [View on Explorer]

Balances:

HYPE: 15.5 ≈ $15.50
USDC: 1,250.00
ETH: 0.5 ≈ $1,750.00

[Manage Tokens]

[Disconnect Wallet]

🎓 Useful tips for effective use

Tip 1: Set the optimal slippage

Do not use the same slippage for all tokens!

For stable pairs (USDC/USDT):

Slippage: 0.1% - 0.3%

For popular pairs (ETH/USDC):

Slippage: 0.5% - 1%

For altcoins:

Slippage: 2% - 5%

Signs that slippage is too low:

• Transactions are constantly failing
• Error "Transaction failed due to slippage"

Signs that slippage is too high:

• Get less than you expected
• Big difference between Expected and Actual

Tip 2: Check the route before swapping

Don't swap blindly!

Always look at Route Breakdown:

Good route:

✅ 40% HyperCore Spot (Deep Liquidity)
✅ 35% Hyperswap (Verified Pool)
✅ 25% Kittenswap (additional liquidity)

Price Impact: 0.4%

Suspicious route:

⚠️ 80% UnknownSwap (New Protocol)
⚠️ 20% through 3 intermediate tokens

Price Impact: 8.5%

Action: In case of a suspicious route, reduce the amount or divide it into multiple transactions.

Tip 3: Use Compare Rates

Before each major swap:

  1. Click "Compare Rates"
  2. See the difference with other DEXs
  3. Make sure the savings are substantial

Example output:

Hypertrade: 0.0285 ETH (Best!) ✅

Direct DEX A: 0.0279 ETH (-2.1%)

Direct DEX B: 0.0282 ETH (-1.0%)

Your savings: $2.10 (2.1%)

If the savings are less than the cost of gas, it may be worth using a direct DEX (for very small amounts).

Tip 4: Keep an eye on your HYPE balance

Always keep a stock of HYPE for gas!

Recommended reserves:

• Easy trading (1-5 swaps per day): 10 HYPE
• Active trading (10-20 swaps): 20-30 HYPE
• Intensive trading (50+ swaps): 50+ HYPE

What to do if HYPE runs out:

  1. Buy HYPE on CEX (Binance, OKX)
  2. Send to your wallet address on the Hyperliquid network
  3. Or ask a friend to send some for the first transaction

Tip 5: Use Transaction History

Why do we need a story:

• Track strategy performance
• Calculation of real savings
• Tax reporting
• Analysis of the best times to trade

How to export:

  1. Open History
  2. Click "Export CSV"
  3. Select a period
  4. Save the file for accounting

🔧 Solving common problems

Problem 1: "Insufficient HYPE for gas"

Reason: Not enough HYPE to pay for gas.

Solution:

  1. Check your HYPE balance in your wallet
  2. Buy HYPE on CEX or use Hypertrade (if there are other tokens)
  3. Always leave 10+ HYPE in reserve

Issue 2: "Transaction failed due to slippage"

Cause: The price has changed more than the allowed slippage.

Solution:

  1. Increase slippage tolerance by 0.5-1%
  2. Try again
  3. If it doesn't help, reduce the exchange amount
  4. Or wait for a less volatile moment

Problem 3: The token did not appear in the wallet

Reason: MetaMask did not add the token automatically.

Solution:

  1. Check the transaction on explorer.hyperliquid.xyz
  2. Verify that the swap is successful ✅
  3. In MetaMask, click "Import Tokens"
  4. Paste the token contract address (copy from explorer)
  5. Click "Add Custom Token"

Problem 4: "Wallet not connected"

Cause: The wallet has disconnected or needs to be reconnected.

Solution:

  1. Refresh the page (F5)
  2. Click "Connect Wallet" again
  3. Make sure MetaMask is unlocked
  4. Check that the Hyperliquid network is selected

Issue 5: Very High Price Impact

Reason: Insufficient liquidity for your order size.

Solution:

  1. Reduce the exchange amount by dividing it into 2-3 transactions
  2. Wait – liquidity may increase
  3. Check the time – liquidity is often higher during Asian hours
  4. Consider an alternative – it may be more profitable to exchange through an intermediate token manually

Problem 6: Long Transaction Wait

Cause: Network congestion (rare on Hyperliquid).

Solution:

  1. Check the status on the explorer.hyperliquid.xyz
  2. Wait 1-2 minutes
  3. If the "Pending" status is more than 5 minutes, contact support
  4. Do not send a second transaction – you may lose gas twice

📊 Tracking Your Savings

Built-in Hypertrade statistics

In the Account panel, you will see:

Your Savings Summary

Total Volume Traded: $12,450

Total Savings vs. Single DEX: $187.20 (1.5%)

Number of Swaps: 47

Average Savings per Swap: $3.98

Best Swap Savings: $15.30 (ETH/USDC)

These statistics show the real benefits of using an aggregator!

Comparison "before" and "after"

Example of a real user:

Before using Hypertrade (month):

Trading Volume: $10,000

Average price impact: 1.8%

Slippage Loss: $180

After switching to Hypertrade (month):

Trading Volume: $10,000

Average price impact: 0.6%

Slippage Loss: $60

Save: $120/month = $1,440/year

Conclusion: Even on small volumes, the aggregator pays off many times over!

🎯 Next Steps: Advanced Features

Now that you've mastered the basic usage, you can explore:

1. Strategy optimization

📚 Read: Optimal slippage settings for different types of tokens

Learn how to adjust settings for maximum efficiency.

2. Understanding Routing

📚 Read: How to Read the Exchange Route: Understanding Multihop Swaps

A deep dive into how Hypertrade chooses the best paths.

3. Working with volatile tokens

📚 Read: How to trade volatile tokens with minimal losses

Special techniques for altcoins and new listings.

4. Referral Program

💰 Earn: Invite friends and get bonuses

1. Open an Account → Referrals
2. Copy your unique link
3. Share with your friends
4. Get daily login codes for activity

Potential rewards: Activity can be taken into account in the future launch of the Hypertrade token.

5. API and Integration

👨 💻 For developers: Hypertrade API integration

Embed the best exchange rates into your app or bot.

🚀 Ready to start saving?

You've just learned everything you need to use Hypertrade!

Let's recall the key points:

✅ Setup takes 2 minutes
✅ First swap – 2-3 minutes
✅ Savings 0.5-2% on each exchange
✅ Access to all Hyperliquid
✅ liquidity See the result before execution
✅ All in one transaction

Get started now:

👉 Open Hypertrade and make your first swap

Need help? Our community is here to help:

💬 Discord: discord.gg/hypertrade
📱 Telegram: @HypertradeOfficial
🐦 Twitter: @Hypertrade_xyz

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to use Hypertrade?

Hypertrade is completely free!

You pay only:

  • Hyperliquid network gas (usually 0.5-2 HYPE ≈ $0.50-$2)
  • Standard DEX fees (0.1-0.3% depending on the protocol)

There are no aggregation fees!

Is it safe to give token approval?

Yes, this is standard procedure for all DEXs.

What is important:

• Approval only gives permission for a specific token
• Hypertrade cannot take your other tokens
• Hypertrade cannot take more than you specify in the swap
• Hypertrade's Smart Contracts Have Been Audited

You are always in control of your funds.

Can I cancel a transaction after confirmation?

No, blockchain transactions are irreversible.

After clicking "Confirm" in MetaMask, the transaction is sent to the network and cannot be canceled.

Therefore, it is important to:

• Check the details carefully before confirming
• Make sure the addresses are correct
• Check amounts

What should I do if the swap fails?

Check the status of the transaction:

  1. Find the transaction in History
  2. Click "View on Explorer"
  3. See the cause of the error

Common causes:

• Insufficient Gas (HYPE)
• Slippage is too low
• Price changed before execution

Gas does NOT return even if it fails (this is how blockchain works).

What is the minimum swap amount?

Technically: There is no minimum.

Practically: It is recommended to swap from $10-20 so that the gas fee does not eat up all the benefits.

Example:

• $5 swap: $1.50 gas (30% loss) ❌

• $50 Swap: $1.50 Gas (3% loss) ⭐

• Swap $500: gas $1.50 (0.3% loss) ✅

How often are prices updated?

In real time!

Hypertrade updates prices every time:

• 1-2 seconds in normal mode
• <1 seconds when sum input is active

The simulation is recalculated each time the amount changes.

📚 Useful resources

Documentation

📖 docs.hypertrade.io - Technical documentation

Training

🎓 Hypertrade Blog - Articles and Guides

📹 YouTube Channel - Video Instructions

Community

💬 Discord — Communication with Telegram Traders

📱 — Twitter News and Updates

🐦 — Announcements

Support

📧

⏰ support@hypertrade.io Response within 24 hours

Ready to take the first step towards smart trading?

🎯 Start using Hypertrade →

Connect your wallet in 30 seconds and perform the first profitable swap!

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Posted by: Hypertrade Team

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency trading carries risks. This guide is educational in nature and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research (DYOR) before making investment decisions.