How to create a limit order for RWAs on 1inch
With a 1inch limit order, eligible users can set the rate they want for a supported tokenized asset and let the order wait for the market to come to them.
Real-world assets (RWAs) are bringing stocks, funds, commodities and other traditional assets onchain. And while you can swap supported RWAs directly on 1inch, sometimes you may want to buy or sell only when the asset reaches a specific price. That’s where 1inch Limit Orders come in.
Why use a limit order for RWAs?
A limit order lets you specify the price at which you are willing to trade instead of accepting the current market rate. If the order can be filled at your chosen rate before it expires, it can be filled. If not, it simply expires.
Your assets remain in your wallet while the order is open. A 1inch limit order does not reserve the tokens you are offering, so if you move or spend them before the order is filled, there may no longer be sufficient balance to fill it.
That can be particularly useful for tokenized equities and other RWAs, where you may want to set a target based on the price of the underlying asset rather than constantly monitor the market.
What is different about RWA limit orders?
Mechanically, creating a limit order for a supported RWA works much like creating one for another token. But the asset itself may come with additional conditions.
First, check eligibility. Tokenized assets can be subject to issuer terms and geographic restrictions. Some RWAs available through 1inch, for instance, are unavailable in the US, UK or other restricted jurisdictions.
Second, check liquidity. RWA liquidity can be thinner or more fragmented than liquidity for major crypto assets. That means reaching your target price does not necessarily guarantee that your entire order will immediately be filled. Liquidity remains one of the main challenges for onchain RWA markets.Token prices can also deviate from the price of the underlying asset, particularly outside traditional market trading hours.
Finally, understand what the token represents. A tokenized stock is not the same as directly owning the underlying share. The structure, rights and transfer conditions depend on the issuer. Before trading an RWA, check the issuer, token contract and applicable terms.
How to create an RWA limit order on 1inch
If the RWA and network you want to use are supported in Limit mode, placing an order takes just a few steps:
- Open the 1inch dApp and connect your wallet.
- Go to Trade and select Limit.
- Select the network on which your RWA is available.
- Choose the RWA you want to buy or sell and the other token in the pair.
- Enter the amount you want to trade.
- Set your target price. You can use the available presets or enter your own rate.
- Choose how long the order should remain active.
- Review the asset, rate, amount and expiry period carefully.
- Click Place order and sign the order in your wallet.
- Track it under Active Orders. If your target can be met before expiry, the order can be filled; otherwise it expires.
With RWAs expanding the range of assets available onchain, limit orders give eligible traders another way to control when and at what price they trade.
Explore limit orders for RWAs on 1inch.
Disclaimer: Tokenized real-world assets are issued by third parties and may be subject to issuer terms, transfer restrictions and geographic limitations. Availability and liquidity may vary. This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice. 1inch does not issue, sponsor or manage these assets and makes no representation or warranty as to their composition, backing, redemption or performance. Limit orders may be filled partially or not at all, and token prices may deviate from the price of any underlying asset. Digital assets involve risk, including possible loss of value. Access is subject to applicable law and the restrictions set out in the 1inch Terms of Use.
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