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# The Terminal

Hyperlynx has two views for trading. Both execute the same swaps against the same liquidity — the difference is how much detail you see.

## Simple vs Pro

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Simple" %}
The default. A clean swap box: pick two tokens, enter an amount, confirm. Best for quick trades and getting started.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Pro" %}
A full terminal: live chart on the left, swap docked on the right, plus a depth panel and your recent activity. Best for sizing trades and reading the market. incoming
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

Your choice persists between visits.

## The chart

The chart follows the form. When you select a direct pool, it shows that pool's price. For a multi-hop route, it shows the **derived cross-rate** from both legs, labelled so you know it's a derived view, not a single pool.

## The depth panel

The depth panel shows liquidity around the current price. As you type an amount, it estimates:

* your **size** as a share of the pool, and
* the resulting **price impact**.

This is how you judge whether a pool can absorb your trade cleanly before you send it.

## Keyboard shortcuts

| Key | Action                   |
| --- | ------------------------ |
| `/` | Jump to the amount field |
| `m` | Toggle Simple / Pro      |

{% hint style="info" %}
Pro view is heavier on data. If you just want to swap and move on, Simple does the same job in fewer clicks.
{% endhint %}


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