Choose your liquidity
Compare concentrated, full-range, and one-sided liquidity without starting from the math.
A position sets a lower and upper price. It contributes to trading while the market price is inside that range. As traders exchange tokens, the mix of assets in your position changes.
| Choice | What it does | What to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Concentrated range | Puts liquidity in a chosen price interval | More liquidity near that interval, but the position can become inactive |
| Full range | Uses the widest supported, aligned interval | Spreads capital across more prices; it does not promise returns or eliminate price risk |
| One-sided range | Deposits one asset when the entire range is on one side of the current price | Starts out of range and does not earn swap fees until trading reaches it |
When two assets are needed
An ordinary deposit into a range containing the current price needs both assets in the pool's required proportions. Selecting a narrow range does not remove that requirement. If the price is outside the range, the position consists of one asset.
A zap combines a swap with a liquidity action so you can enter or exit from one asset. That conversion has its own fees, price impact, limits, and possible hook requirements. A one-sided deposit outside the range and a zap into an active range are different operations.
When your position leaves the range
The position stops contributing active liquidity and earning new swap fees until price returns. Accrued fees remain a separate claim. You can remove liquidity, then open a different range; a position does not automatically follow the market.
Choose a range only after understanding position management and risks. Continue with the practical guides to full range, one-sided liquidity and zaps, or adding liquidity. The technical range guide explains ticks and alignment.