When you start a swap, the receive amount you see is calculated from a live market rate. On a floating-rate swap that rate keeps moving until your deposit actually confirms — so the final amount can differ slightly from the first quote. This is normal, and it's how 0trace works.
Float vs fixed
- Floating: the rate tracks the market until settlement. You get the real rate at the moment your deposit confirms.
- Fixed: the rate is locked for a short window, usually in exchange for a wider margin to cover the provider's risk.
- 0trace uses a live float, quoted on our side, so you're not paying a padded spread for a lock you may not need.
How the final amount is worked out
You send your deposit, the network confirms it, and the payout is calculated from the amount that actually settled at the rate at that time. The figure already includes the service fee and the network cost of the payout, so the receive number is what lands — give or take the market movement during confirmation.
What moves the rate
Two things: the market itself (crypto prices move constantly) and how long your deposit takes to confirm. A fast network like Tron barely gives the rate time to move; a slower Bitcoin confirmation leaves a wider window. Neither is a fee — it's just the market.
How to keep it predictable
- Send promptly, within the order window, so the rate has less time to drift.
- Send the exact amount the order shows so the automatic payout matches cleanly.
- For volatile pairs, expect a small difference between the first quote and the final payout — that's the float, not a hidden cost.
