Why is my Lighter deposit not showing in my balance?

The most common reasons are that the Ethereum transaction is still waiting for confirmations, you paid too little gas so it's pending, your wallet is connected to a different address than the one you funded, you sent an unsupported asset, or the app is simply showing a stale balance. Lighter is self-custody and settles on-chain, so check the transaction on a block explorer to confirm what actually happened before assuming funds are lost.

How long does a Lighter deposit take to show up?

A deposit usually appears once the Ethereum transaction has enough confirmations, which can be quick when the network is calm and noticeably slower during congestion or if you set a low gas fee. If a block explorer shows the transaction confirmed but your balance hasn't updated after a reasonable wait, reconnect the exact wallet and address you deposited from and hard-refresh the app.

Does Lighter charge a deposit fee?

Lighter's standard trading is zero-fee, but deposits and withdrawals are on-chain actions that cost Ethereum network gas, which Lighter does not control or collect. A deposit that seems 'short' is usually just the network gas you paid, not a Lighter fee. Keep some ETH in your wallet so deposit and withdrawal transactions can confirm.

Why is my Lighter withdrawal not showing up?

A withdrawal is an on-chain transaction back to your wallet, so it depends on Ethereum confirmations and gas just like a deposit. Check the transaction hash on a block explorer to confirm status. In the rare event the sequencer has stalled, Lighter's Escape Hatch lets you reconstruct your account from Ethereum data and withdraw directly, a backstop that exists so you can always exit.

What should I do if the block explorer shows my deposit confirmed but Lighter still doesn't show it?

Reconnect the exact wallet and address you deposited from, then hard-refresh the app to clear a stale balance. Confirm you're on the same network. If the transaction is confirmed to the correct destination and the balance still hasn't appeared after waiting, gather the transaction hash, your wallet address, the asset, and the amount, and contact Lighter support so they can trace it.

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Common Lighter Issues and How to Fix Them

Most Lighter issues fall into three categories: wallet connection problems, deposit and withdrawal delays, and transaction errors. Wallet connection failures are typically caused by network misconfiguration — make sure your wallet is connected to Ethereum, where Lighter settles, and switching networks or clearing cached site data usually resolves the issue. For the full deposit walkthrough, see our how to trade on Lighter guide. According to Lighter's official documentation, deposits typically settle within a few minutes under normal network conditions, though Ethereum congestion can extend this — if a deposit is taking longer than expected, follow our deposit not showing troubleshooting guide to confirm the token, address, and transaction status. Withdrawals follow a similar pattern in reverse and usually clear quickly, but congestion can stretch the window. Transaction errors such as failed order placements or liquidation warnings are usually related to insufficient margin, exceeding leverage limits, or attempting to trade during a maintenance window — our leverage and order types guide covers margin and leverage mechanics. The troubleshooting guides below walk through each scenario with step-by-step resolution instructions.

When to Self-Resolve vs. Contact Support

The majority of Lighter issues can be resolved independently by following the guides in this section. Wallet connection problems, deposit delays under 30 minutes, browser cache issues, and RPC configuration errors are all self-serviceable. However, if a deposit has not appeared after one hour, if funds show as sent on-chain but are missing from your Lighter account, or if you encounter a persistent error that is not covered in our guides, you should reach out to the Lighter team via their official support channels. Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone claiming to offer support — see our security and verifiability guides for verified support channels and red flags to watch for.

Editorial Standards for This Section

Every troubleshooting page on this site is written and maintained by Concept211, an active Lighter trader. Steps are tested against the live Lighter interface before publication and re-verified whenever the platform UI or deposit flow changes. This section accepts no user-submitted comments, forum threads, or community-edited content — every word is editor-written and editor-verified. If you spot a step that no longer matches the live platform, contact us so the page can be updated within 24 hours.

Issue Categories

Most common problems

Wallet connectionMost common

Deposit delaysUsually <30 min

Transaction errorsCache/reconnect

Avg. resolutionUnder 5 min

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