All SideShift.ai orders offer two shift rate options: fixed and variable.
The shift rate refers to the exchange rate applied to the selected coins. This rate is displayed on the order page next to the rate option button.
Variable Rate
With the variable rate option, the exchange rate continuously updates until funds are sent to SideShift.ai for the shift. Once the deposit is received, the exchange rate becomes locked in.
Network fees are displayed separately on the shift order page and are not included in the live exchange rate shown.
Tip: Users can send any amount to SideShift.ai for their shift within the specified deposit range.
Fixed Rate
The fixed rate option locks in the exchange rate for the selected coins for 15 minutes after pressing "Shift." Users must enter the exact coin amount they wish to send or receive before creating their order.
If a different amount than what is displayed on the order page is sent, the deposit will be rejected and refunded.
Network fees are included in the live exchange rate and will update depending on the fixed deposit/settle amount entered by the user before creating an order.
Tip: Deposit as soon as possible to avoid losing your locked-in rate, which expires within 15 minutes.