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Market orders execute immediately at the current market price. Use them when speed matters more than price precision.

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🟢 Buy

To place a Market Buy order, follow these steps:
  1. Find your token - Search by ticker or paste the contract address in the search bar. You can also click any token directly from Trenches.
  2. Select the Buy tab - Ensure the Buy tab is highlighted in the order panel on the right side of the token page.
  3. Set the order type to Market - Select Market to execute at the current price immediately.
  4. Enter the amount - In the Total field, enter the amount of SOL you want to spend. Use the quick-select buttons (0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1 SOL) for fast entry.
  5. Review transaction settings - Confirm your Priority Fee, Slippage, and MEV Protection settings at the bottom of the panel before submitting.
  6. Confirm Buy - Click the green Buy button to execute the order.
This action will buy the token immediately at the current market price. The final token amount received depends on available liquidity and your slippage setting.

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🔴 Sell

To place a Market Sell order, follow these steps:
  1. Open the token page - Navigate to the token you want to sell. Your current position (amount held and PnL) is shown at the top of the order panel.
  2. Select the Sell tab - Ensure the Sell tab is highlighted in the order panel.
  3. Set the order type to Market - Select Market to sell at the current price immediately.
  4. Specify the amount - Enter the number of tokens you wish to sell, or use the quick-select percentage buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) to sell a portion or your full position.
  5. Review transaction settings - Check your Priority Fee and Slippage at the bottom of the panel.
  6. Confirm Sell - Click the red Sell button to execute the order.

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⚙️ Transaction Settings

Before placing any market order, review these three settings:
MEV Protection is only necessary for buy transactions. It is not required for most sells.