RichSwap has rolled out an update aimed at tightening how price data is presented on its platform, following feedback from users seeking a clearer view of trading activity on Bitcoin Layer 1. The changes focus on chart accuracy, trade transparency and access to historical data, addressing areas that traders often scrutinise when assessing liquidity and execution.
At the centre of the update is a shift in how prices are shown on charts. Until now, RichSwap displayed what it calls the closing price, effectively the last traded price in the pool. The platform has moved away from that approach and now shows the post swap pool price instead. This figure reflects the state of the liquidity pool immediately after a trade has been executed, rather than simply recording the last transaction.
For traders, the distinction matters. The post swap price highlights how each trade alters the pool itself, offering a clearer picture of price impact as buy and sell orders pass through. Supporters of the change argue that it gives a more honest snapshot of market conditions, especially in pools where liquidity is thinner and individual trades can move prices more visibly. Critics may point out that post swap pricing can look less familiar to those accustomed to traditional charts, though RichSwap has attempted to balance both preferences.
The previous closing price view has not disappeared entirely. Execution prices for individual trades are now available within the Trades tab under the Trading Activity section. This allows users who want to see the exact price paid or received in a specific transaction to find that information easily, without conflating it with the broader state of the pool.
Alongside pricing changes, RichSwap has expanded access to historical trade data. Pagination has been added to the user interface, allowing users to browse the full trading history of a pool from its earliest transactions through to the present. This replaces earlier limits that restricted how much data could be viewed at once.
Access to full trade history is often framed as a transparency issue in decentralised finance. Being able to trace activity over time can help users understand how liquidity has evolved, how frequently pools are used, and how prices have behaved across different market conditions. While such data is typically available on chain, presenting it clearly within the trading interface lowers the barrier for users who prefer not to rely on external tools or explorers.
RichSwap’s update lands at a time when decentralised exchanges are under growing pressure to improve clarity around pricing and execution. As trading activity expands beyond early adopters, expectations around user experience have shifted. Platforms are increasingly judged on how well they communicate complex mechanics such as price impact, slippage and liquidity changes, rather than assuming a high level of prior knowledge.
The emphasis on Bitcoin Layer 1 also shapes how these changes are received. Trading directly on Bitcoin infrastructure brings different constraints and trade-offs compared with environments designed around smart contract platforms. Price movements, liquidity depth and transaction finality can behave differently, making accurate visualisation particularly important for users making trading decisions.
Community feedback appears to have played a central role in shaping this release. RichSwap has framed the update as a response to user requests for more accuracy and completeness, rather than a shift in product direction. Whether the new chart view becomes the preferred standard will depend on how intuitive it feels in daily use, especially for traders who rely on quick visual cues.
There is also a broader question around how decentralised platforms communicate changes like this. Improving accuracy can sometimes challenge established habits, even when the underlying data is closer to reality. By retaining access to execution prices and adding full trade histories, RichSwap seems to be aiming for compromise, offering multiple perspectives rather than forcing a single interpretation.
As with most interface changes, the real test will come through adoption and feedback over time. Traders will assess whether the post swap price helps them understand market conditions more clearly, and whether the expanded history tools fit naturally into their workflow. If the update reduces confusion and improves confidence, it may set a precedent for how similar platforms present pricing data.
For now, RichSwap’s update signals a focus on precision and openness, areas that remain central to trust in decentralised trading. Users can explore the updated charts and features directly through the platform and decide for themselves whether the changes deliver a clearer view of the market.
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