How do Simple Buy/Sell and Spot Trading differ?
In short, Simple Buy prioritises convenience by providing a locked‑in quote within seconds, whereas Spot Trading offers greater control by letting you place orders at real-time market prices.
What's Simple Buy & Sell?
Simple Buy & Sell Crypto (sometimes called Convert) gives you an instant quote for your trade. The price is locked for a few seconds while you review it, temporarily shielding you from sudden market swings. The quote already contains a small spread, so the buying/selling price is higher than the selling price, but no extra fees are added after you confirm.
Convert on the web
What's Spot Trading?
Spot Trading lets you buy and sell crypto at live market prices, with more control over how and when your orders are filled.
Market orders fill instantly at the best available bid/ask.
Limit orders fill only at the price you set (or better).
Fees are shown separately and follow a maker/taker schedule.
Spot on the web
How do Simple Buy/Sell and Spot Trading compare?
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Simple Buy / Sell | Convenience, a fixed quote and all-in price for quick execution, with simplified interface |
Spot Trading | Advanced order types, real-time pricing, and greater control over trade execution |
What is a spread?
A spread is the gap between the price you can buy (ask) and sell (bid) a crypto asset at any moment. Spreads can vary by asset, market depth, and base currency (AUD, USDT, etc.). During periods of high volatility or lower liquidity, spreads may widen. If you swap one asset for another and then swap back immediately, in addition to fees, you’ll pay the spread on each leg of the exchange.
Where can I check the trading fees?
You can view the current maker/taker fee tiers for Spot here