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Trouble Shooting: Why do I face Metamask can't swap? How to swap on Metamask successfully?

By James Dean
Sep 22, 2022
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If you are facing with Metamask can't swap problem, this article will help you. In this article, we will explain Why do I face Metamask can't swap and how to swap on Metamask successfully.

Why do I face Metamask can't swap?

MetaMask Swap can fail for a number of reasons, the most common being slippage. So what is Slippage? Slippage is simply the difference between the expected price or quote at which the trade was executed and the price or quote at which the trade was executed. On MetaMask, when you try to trade a swap, you need to agree to a quote. Therefore, if the swap price exceeds the allowed slippage rate by 2-3%, the swap will fail.

The reason the exchange fails is to prevent you from seeing a huge difference in value when the processing is done.

How to Swap on MetaMask successfully?

When MetaMask Swap doesn't work, the first thing to do is to repeat the process again. When you do, select "Advanced Settings" and then make sure the price slippage increases. You should be aware that this means that trading will continue even if the price of the token fluctuates significantly while confirmations remain suspended.

When you enter the details of the swap, click the "Advanced Options" button and adjust the slippage tolerance. If you want to increase it above 3%, you need to click "Custom" and enter your preferred tolerance.

If it doesn't resolve after you take this step, you will need to contact the MetaMask support team so they can help you identify the problem. They need to make sure it's not a slippage issue, but also check for other internal issues.

So I hope this article will help you Why do I face Metamask can't swap and How to Swap on MetaMask successfully. Note that when the swap fails, ETH gas will be used as it will be distributed to network miners and not MetaMask. This is part of the blockchain process and is unavoidable.

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