When completing a transaction, you might notice you received fewer tokens than expected. This can happen for several reasons, especially during swaps or bridges (swaps across chains). Below are the most common explanations and what you can do to avoid surprises.
Price impact
Price impact refers to how much your trade affects the token price. Large trades or trades in low-liquidity markets can move the price unfavorably, resulting in fewer tokens received.
What you can do
- Trade smaller amounts to reduce price impact.
- Check the liquidity of the token pair before you swap.
- Execute swaps during times of high market activity, when liquidity is better.
Bridging fees
If your transaction involved a cross-chain swap, you may have paid additional fees across multiple chains. These fees help cover operational and network costs required to transfer tokens between chains.
What you can do
- Review the fee breakdown before confirming your transaction.
- Be aware that moving tokens across chains usually costs more.
Platform-specific fees
Some third-party platforms add their own fees on top of network fees. These charges are set by the platform or service provider—not Phantom.
What you can do
- Verify the platform’s fee structure before you complete your transaction.
- Use trusted, transparent platforms to avoid unexpected charges.
Tip: Always double-check transaction details before confirming. If something looks off, cancel and review before proceeding.