Should I Swap?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Should I Swap?

Should I Swap is a free cryptocurrency comparison tool that shows whether today's conversion rate between any two cryptos is above, below, or near the historical average. It supports 10,000+ cryptocurrencies and uses real-time CoinGecko data.

How does Should I Swap work?

Select two cryptocurrencies, choose a historical period (7 to 365 days), and click Compare. The tool calculates the conversion rate between the two cryptos, compares it to the average over your chosen period, and shows whether the current rate is above average, below average, or near average.

Is Should I Swap free?

Yes, Should I Swap is completely free. No account, registration, or payment required.

What does "above average" mean?

Above average means today's conversion rate is higher than the historical average over your selected period. For example, if 1 BTC currently gets you 18.5 ETH but the 30-day average is 17.2 ETH, the rate is above average — you get more ETH per BTC than usual.

What does "below average" mean?

Below average means today's conversion rate is lower than the historical average. You currently get less of the target cryptocurrency per unit of the source crypto than usual.

What does "near average" mean?

Near average means today's rate is within 2% of the historical average — there's no significant difference from normal over your selected time period.

What time periods can I compare?

You can compare over 7, 14, 30, 90, 180, or 365 days. Shorter periods show recent trends, while longer periods give you the bigger picture.

Where does the data come from?

All market data is provided by CoinGecko, one of the largest cryptocurrency data aggregators. Prices are fetched in real-time from CoinGecko's API on our servers — your browser never communicates directly with CoinGecko.

What is the 52-week range?

The 52-week range shows the best and worst conversion rates between the two selected cryptocurrencies over the past year. This gives you context for where today's rate falls relative to the full range of historical rates.

What are multi-period signals?

Multi-period signals show the above/below/near average signal across all timeframes (7d, 14d, 30d, 90d, 180d, 365d) at once. This helps you see whether short-term and long-term trends agree or disagree.

Can I swap the direction of a pair?

Yes. Click the Swap button between the two cryptocurrency selectors to reverse the pair. For example, if you're viewing BTC→ETH (how many ETH per BTC), swapping shows ETH→BTC (how many BTC per ETH). The signal may be different in each direction.

Does Should I Swap execute trades?

No. Should I Swap is an informational tool only. It does not execute trades, hold funds, connect to wallets, or have access to your accounts. It simply compares publicly available market data.

Is Should I Swap financial advice?

No. Should I Swap provides mathematical comparisons of historical cryptocurrency prices. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research (DYOR) before making any trading decisions.

How many cryptocurrencies are supported?

Should I Swap supports over 10,000 cryptocurrencies — any coin or token listed on CoinGecko. Use the search box to find any cryptocurrency by name, symbol, or CoinGecko ID.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Should I Swap requires no account, registration, login, or payment. Just visit the site and start comparing.

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