# Trading Guide

Every coin (ERC-20 token) on Base.meme is instantly trade-able from the moment it goes live. Every one have equal access to buy and sell at any time. Whether you're supporting your favorite creator, enjoying creating, or trading meme on Base.meme has never been easier.

> **New to trading?** Check out our [quick start guide](/getting-started/create-and-trade.md#trading-on-freeefun) for basic trading instructions.

## What am I trading?

When you trade on Base.meme, you buy and sell a coin (ERC-20 Token) via bonding curve or Uniswap liquidity pool. These coins can be freely traded anytime, giving you the flexibility to:

* Buy coins that you want to collect
* Sell coins when you want to exit a position
* Build a portfolio of content you believe in

## Buying

![Buying](/files/fZSGVw3D7bSb1c9xW9cz)

1. Navigate to the coin you want to buy
2. Select the "Buy" option
3. Enter a custom amount or select from preset amounts

   **Reminder**: Review the “You’ll receive” amount before continuing
4. Select "Place Trade" to confirm your purchase.
5. Your new balance will update automatically once the transaction is confirmed.

## Selling

![Selling](/files/mR4abL9e5It5EMuj91w1)

1. Navigate to the coin you want to sell
2. Select the "Sell" option
3. Enter a custom amount or select from preset percentages (25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%)\
   **Reminder**: Review the “You’ll receive” amount before continuing
4. Select "Place Trade" to confirm your sale
5. Your balance (in the selected payment token, e.g. ETH / USDC / SOL) will update automatically once the transaction is confirmed

## Advanced Trading Tips

### Portfolio Management

* Diversify your holdings across different creators and content types
* Monitor your positions regularly through your profile
* Consider the long-term potential of creators you support

### Trading Strategy

* Start with small amounts to get familiar with the platform
* Pay attention to community engagement and creator activity
* Use the preset amounts for quick trades
* Always review transaction details before confirming

## Need help or have questions?

If you need more help, don't hesitate to contact us via X (formerly Twitter) and Discord.

**Legal disclaimer**: Coins are ERC-20 representations of user creation on Base.meme and are for entertainment and social engagement purposes only.


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