# Trading

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## [Absurd btc Prices](https://bisq.community/t/absurd-btc-prices/10733)

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**Author:** [@Risibisi](https://bisq.community/u/Risibisi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/absurd-btc-prices/10733 "2021-06-17T07:35:20Z")

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Why should I take offers and buy btc in bsq to absurd prices 15 % - 30% above market price, when I can just walk to a btc-machine and be ripped off by just 6 or 7% above the marked price ??

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## [Trade Offer not taken since weeks](https://bisq.community/t/trade-offer-not-taken-since-weeks/10692)

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**Author:** [@Risibisi](https://bisq.community/u/Risibisi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/trade-offer-not-taken-since-weeks/10692 "2021-05-01T00:09:07Z")

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Hi As a newbie I made an offer to buy bitcoins over Bisq. I set the spread to -4%, meaning that I would pay 4% more then the market-price in €, but no one is taken the trade since weeks. Am I doing something wrong or i…

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## [Why doesn't anyone want to sell their BSQs?](https://bisq.community/t/why-doesnt-anyone-want-to-sell-their-bsqs/10557)

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**Author:** [@Bisca](https://bisq.community/u/Bisca)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/why-doesnt-anyone-want-to-sell-their-bsqs/10557 "2021-04-08T05:23:15Z")

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I left a BSQ purchase offer for days that never received a response. True, the amount was minimal (because it would have been my first BSQ purchase and I wanted to try), but at the same time I had set their counter value…

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## [New dispute resolution guidelines for trades that enter mediation](https://bisq.community/t/new-dispute-resolution-guidelines-for-trades-that-enter-mediation/10556)

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**Author:** [@Pazza](https://bisq.community/u/Pazza)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/new-dispute-resolution-guidelines-for-trades-that-enter-mediation/10556 "2021-03-20T01:08:38Z")

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Following a discussion on Github #307 about how dispute resolution is handled it was agreed that Bisq should create a set of guidelines for how mediation is handled between trades and between mediators. The benefits of …

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## [Why Security Deposit for BTC Seller?](https://bisq.community/t/why-security-deposit-for-btc-seller/10483)

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**Author:** [@Bokehman](https://bisq.community/u/Bokehman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/why-security-deposit-for-btc-seller/10483 "2021-02-25T10:16:22Z")

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I understand a percentage for the buyer but why on Earth the seller need a security deposit? The seller’s BTC are already locked! Suggestion would be to remove them.

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## [When Lightning Network](https://bisq.community/t/when-lightning-network/10460)

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**Author:** [@bisqforever](https://bisq.community/u/bisqforever)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/when-lightning-network/10460 "2021-02-23T18:44:17Z")

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Many exchanges are integrating lighting networks. When will this be added in bisq? Does anyone know if it is in the pipeline and how far along it is?

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## [Bsq sell mining fees?](https://bisq.community/t/bsq-sell-mining-fees/10363)

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**Author:** [@bitsquareuser2306874](https://bisq.community/u/bitsquareuser2306874)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/bsq-sell-mining-fees/10363 "2021-02-06T00:58:59Z")

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if i want to sell all my bsq. (no dust of 5.46 bsq. output) can i just make a offer for full bsq amount i see under dao? or do i have to calculate receiver amount with fees for transfer of bsq? i dunno how to know what b…

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## [Trade as seller but got from different account details and amount](https://bisq.community/t/trade-as-seller-but-got-from-different-account-details-and-amount/10323)

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**Author:** [@bitsquareuser2306874](https://bisq.community/u/bitsquareuser2306874)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 2:43am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/trade-as-seller-but-got-from-different-account-details-and-amount/10323 "2021-02-01T02:43:51Z")

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Hello, I’m new to bisq and tried selling my very few of BTC. I accepted a buyer offer. A day later I received a payment with the Trading-ID but the amount is a little higher (1-2%) as the amount set in trade information…

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## [Leveraged trading](https://bisq.community/t/leveraged-trading/10319)

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**Author:** [@KnowYourCivilservant](https://bisq.community/u/KnowYourCivilservant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/leveraged-trading/10319 "2021-01-29T23:36:02Z")

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Bisq needs more volume. The BTC/XMR pair is popular, how about 2x leverage? Not sure if Leverage is possible directly on Bisq, or if an new AltcoinX2 has to be created and listed. Appreciate any ideas, suggestions, l…

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## [Implement Hashrate Derivatives](https://bisq.community/t/implement-hashrate-derivatives/10303)

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**Author:** [@huey](https://bisq.community/u/huey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/implement-hashrate-derivatives/10303 "2021-01-25T23:59:39Z")

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Alice and Bob want to bet on how many blocks the bitcoin network will produce in a certain period. On 2021/01/21 12:00:00 (1579608000) at block 667016 Alice: I bet there will be 2016 blocks produced in the next 2 weeks…

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## [Deposit tx id does not exist, how to get locked funds back](https://bisq.community/t/deposit-tx-id-does-not-exist-how-to-get-locked-funds-back/10288)

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**Author:** [@alien7867](https://bisq.community/u/alien7867)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 8:48am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/deposit-tx-id-does-not-exist-how-to-get-locked-funds-back/10288 "2021-01-23T08:48:51Z")

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Trade is showing to be waiting for confirmation for several weeks, when checking at the deposit tx id - explorer shows it does not exist. Yet I have funds locked and I am wondering how to get the unlocked ?

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## [Should I open support ticket if seller is not accepted in my Transferwise?](https://bisq.community/t/should-i-open-support-ticket-if-seller-is-not-accepted-in-my-transferwise/10257)

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**Author:** [@paul1](https://bisq.community/u/paul1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/should-i-open-support-ticket-if-seller-is-not-accepted-in-my-transferwise/10257 "2021-01-13T15:44:08Z")

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Hello, I started using Bisq lately and I loved it so far, but the long time of trades with locking securities has a significant cost especially if you are trying to buy at a dip! I made my first offer, and the Transferw…

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## [This offer cannot be taken due to counterparty trade restrictions](https://bisq.community/t/this-offer-cannot-be-taken-due-to-counterparty-trade-restrictions/9429)

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**Author:** [@c3po](https://bisq.community/u/c3po)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/this-offer-cannot-be-taken-due-to-counterparty-trade-restrictions/9429 "2021-01-11T02:18:13Z")

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I can’t take some offers from some traders because of this error message “This offer cannot be taken due to counterparty trade restrictions”. What does it mean?

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## [A question regarding small trades](https://bisq.community/t/a-question-regarding-small-trades/10215)

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**Author:** [@dpjanda](https://bisq.community/u/dpjanda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 11:17am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/a-question-regarding-small-trades/10215 "2021-01-08T11:17:57Z")

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Hello All Hope I am not making a fool of myself here, but have a question regarding buying BTC with pounds sterling using the Faster Payment system. Here goes. I am interested in buting BTC in the range of £50-£100 a s…

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## [Seller's payment details incorrect](https://bisq.community/t/sellers-payment-details-incorrect/10199)

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**Author:** [@mike-gainer](https://bisq.community/u/mike-gainer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/sellers-payment-details-incorrect/10199 "2021-01-07T12:23:12Z")

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I took an offer as a buyer, and the seller’s Zelle payment details are incorrect. When I went to send payment, the Zelle account could not be found. I messaged the seller about this in the chat and they requested I send …

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## [Trade is stuck at "waiting for blockchain confirmation"](https://bisq.community/t/trade-is-stuck-at-waiting-for-blockchain-confirmation/10136)

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**Author:** [@Maria56](https://bisq.community/u/Maria56)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/trade-is-stuck-at-waiting-for-blockchain-confirmation/10136 "2020-12-30T09:10:15Z")

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My trade is stuck on “Waiting for blockchain confirmation” for 5 days now, and trade period hasn’t started to count. I can’t cancel the trade and I can’t get in contact with my trade peer. My deposit is still locked. How…

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## [Obtain first bitcoin](https://bisq.community/t/obtain-first-bitcoin/10144)

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**Author:** [@Oppu](https://bisq.community/u/Oppu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/obtain-first-bitcoin/10144 "2020-12-26T21:04:50Z")

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Hi, I read the FAQ on the site and I don’t understand 1 thing here : If I don’t have any bitcoin, how can I obtain some to pay the security deposit and mining fees for my first trade? I know where I can buy the first …

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## [Index trade size limits?](https://bisq.community/t/index-trade-size-limits/10142)

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**Author:** [@MMHW](https://bisq.community/u/MMHW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/index-trade-size-limits/10142 "2020-12-26T11:15:51Z")

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Created a buy offer for .06 BTC using Zelle with a 50% deposit. Peer accepted the offer. I sent payment and clicked payment started. The “Payment started message status” currently shows “Message of payment sent but no…

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## [Fees never refunded](https://bisq.community/t/fees-never-refunded/9345)

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**Author:** [@toromane](https://bisq.community/u/toromane)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/fees-never-refunded/9345 "2020-12-24T11:27:54Z")

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I lost fees twice from the bug when orders were not working and have created 2 reimbursement tickets on github but still have not been refunded and it’s been over a week. How long does it take to get refunded?

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## [Failed trade - locked fund](https://bisq.community/t/failed-trade-locked-fund/10064)

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**Author:** [@rorbtc](https://bisq.community/u/rorbtc)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 9:17am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/failed-trade-locked-fund/10064 "2020-12-23T09:17:36Z")

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Hello, My trade failed because of no delayed payout tx id. Trade id is rd5mhvg. I need help in getting the locked funds back. I already contacted the moderator (bisq & key base)and opened an issue in GitHub as well. Sti…

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## [CAD + TransferWise Liquidity Week: 03-10 January 2021](https://bisq.community/t/cad-transferwise-liquidity-week-03-10-january-2021/10023)

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**Author:** [@m52go](https://bisq.community/u/m52go)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/cad-transferwise-liquidity-week-03-10-january-2021/10023 "2020-12-04T19:01:33Z")

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We’re planning a week-long effort at the beginning of the new year to bootstrap the CAD and TransferWise markets on Bisq. Details are on this GitHub thread. Please give a thumbs-up and/or comment there if you’re intere…

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## [Trade not complete in time, buyer didn't send XMR](https://bisq.community/t/trade-not-complete-in-time-buyer-didnt-send-xmr/9976)

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**Author:** [@Walter](https://bisq.community/u/Walter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/trade-not-complete-in-time-buyer-didnt-send-xmr/9976 "2020-12-02T03:09:12Z")

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The trade ended nearly 40 hours ago. My payout transaction is already published, but I (XMR buyer) didn’t received the XMR, so I couldn’t confirm, that I received the payment. The seller didn’t react to any messages an…

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## [Confirm payment receival dialogue should include amount/IBAN](https://bisq.community/t/confirm-payment-receival-dialogue-should-include-amount-iban/9902)

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**Author:** [@BtflHmstr](https://bisq.community/u/BtflHmstr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/confirm-payment-receival-dialogue-should-include-amount-iban/9902 "2020-10-30T17:07:41Z")

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Hey everyone, just a quick and easy to be fixed issue that I’m having with the “Confirm that you have received the payment” dialogue: It would be great if this dialogue box included not only the senders name, but also: …

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## [TransferWise asking buyer name and last name](https://bisq.community/t/transferwise-asking-buyer-name-and-last-name/9855)

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**Author:** [@smcama](https://bisq.community/u/smcama)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/transferwise-asking-buyer-name-and-last-name/9855 "2020-10-20T12:34:07Z")

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I received an email from TransferWise for a EUR transaction saying they’ve suspended an incoming payment from someone (a buyer) for a sactions review. Then they ask if the sender is a person or a business and they want t…

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## [Idea: New special 0.0065 btc transaction in order to make it easy for new users to start](https://bisq.community/t/idea-new-special-0-0065-btc-transaction-in-order-to-make-it-easy-for-new-users-to-start/9841)

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**Author:** [@smcama](https://bisq.community/u/smcama)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 8:38am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/idea-new-special-0-0065-btc-transaction-in-order-to-make-it-easy-for-new-users-to-start/9841 "2020-10-19T08:38:08Z")

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Why not create a special type of transaction with 0% security deposit in order to help the new users to get their first btc needed to start trading? The idea is open to improvements, but basically I was thinking maker an…

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## [Is possible to buy BTC in little quantities?](https://bisq.community/t/is-possible-to-buy-btc-in-little-quantities/9581)

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**Author:** [@lanpenn](https://bisq.community/u/lanpenn)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/is-possible-to-buy-btc-in-little-quantities/9581 "2020-09-28T14:53:24Z")

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Hello everyone! In case of any English error please let me know! Well I always bought BTC with traditional exchanges here in Brazil. Since buying BTC with centralized exchanges is becoming worse and worse I got interest…

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## [A bit confused about making an offer?](https://bisq.community/t/a-bit-confused-about-making-an-offer/9760)

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**Author:** [@PETR](https://bisq.community/u/PETR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/a-bit-confused-about-making-an-offer/9760 "2020-08-24T04:22:08Z")

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I made a “CREATE NEW OFFER TO BUY BTC WITH USD” Why does it show up in the SELL BTC area? Is that not backwards?

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## [New US Postal Money Order terms, plus return receipts](https://bisq.community/t/new-us-postal-money-order-terms-plus-return-receipts/9712)

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**Author:** [@ddawson](https://bisq.community/u/ddawson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/new-us-postal-money-order-terms-plus-return-receipts/9712 "2020-08-07T15:32:06Z")

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Apologies if this has been covered somewhere. I searched, but didn’t find answers. Looking at one of the recent v1.3.7 PRs about USPMOs, there are a few things that I’m wondering about: "…write the BTC Seller’s name in …

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## [Transaction fees 5%](https://bisq.community/t/transaction-fees-5/9703)

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**Author:** [@Progresso](https://bisq.community/u/Progresso)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/transaction-fees-5/9703 "2020-08-06T07:04:52Z")

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I was adding a few smaller sell orders (0,01 BTC) on Bisq. However the calculated transaction fees on the seller side were more than 5%. Tried to add another well order with a variable amount of BTC and ending up with …

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## [CAD account signing is back!](https://bisq.community/t/cad-account-signing-is-back/9598)

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**Author:** [@Bayernator](https://bisq.community/u/Bayernator)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/cad-account-signing-is-back/9598 "2020-08-03T23:12:24Z")

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knock on wood … some fixes have been propagated and the CAD interact e-transfer accounts are now being signed successfully. There is currently one user (thank you!!) with offers who is capable of signing, I just got an a…

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