How do I use DEX trading?

Published on 24 Sept 2025Updated on 2 Oct 20252 min read

How do I open an account?

  • You don't need a traditional account to use DEX. You can create or restore a wallet directly in the app using a Passkey (iOS 16+ or Android 7+ with Google services enable).

  • Once your DEX wallet is created, you can immediately start trading supported DEX tokens.

How do I use DEX trading without a wallet?

No, you can't. Before you can trade, you must first create a DEX trading wallet. Each user can only have one DEX trading wallet.

  • All DEX trades are executed through the DEX trading wallet:

    • When buying DEX tokens: Assets from your trading account are automatically transferred into the DEX trading wallet and used to complete the purchase. The purchased tokens will remain in your DEX trading wallet.

    • When selling DEX tokens: The tokens will be transferred back into the DEX trading wallet first, and then returned to your trading account.

  • Note: you can't deposit funds directly into the DEX trading wallet, nor withdraw funds directly from it.

How do I create or restore a DEX wallet?

Please refer to DEX trading wallet passkey FAQ.

What happens if my device doesn't support passkey?

Your DEX assets will still appear in your wallet, but you won't be able to use DEX trading functions on your device.

If you encounter other passkey related issues, please refer here.

How do I check my assets?

Select Assets from the trading page to check your token balances, trading history, and profit/loss. You can also sell or transfer your assets at any time.

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