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Onboarding Guide

Welcome to SuiSwarm! This guide will walk you through setting up your automated trading bot in just 5 minutes.

Prerequisites​

Before starting, ensure you have:

  1. Sui Wallet - Install the Sui Wallet Chrome Extension
  2. PUMPKIN Tokens - Hold at least 1,000,000 PUMPKIN tokens for platform access
  3. SUI for Gas - Keep some SUI in your wallet for transaction fees

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet​

  1. Navigate to the SuiSwarm platform
  2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right corner
  3. Select your Sui wallet from the popup
  4. Approve the connection request
  5. The platform will automatically verify your PUMPKIN token balance
tip

Make sure you have at least 1,000,000 PUMPKIN tokens in your connected wallet for access.

Step 2: Import Your Private Key​

For automated trading, SuiSwarm needs to execute trades on your behalf. Your private key is encrypted locally and never transmitted in plain text.

  1. Click the Settings icon (⚙️) in the sidebar
  2. Enter your wallet's private key in the secure input field
  3. Click "Save Private Key"
Security Note

Your private key is encrypted with AES-256-GCM encryption and stored securely. Only you can decrypt it with your password.

Step 3: Choose Your Trading Pair​

  1. Use the token selectors at the top of the dashboard:

    • Base Token: The token you're spending (e.g., SUI, USDC)
    • Target Token: The token you're buying (e.g., PUMPKIN, DEEP)

  2. Popular trading pairs:

    • SUI → PUMPKIN
    • SUI → USDC
    • USDC → WETH
    • USDC → DEEP

Step 4: Select a Trading Strategy​

SuiSwarm offers multiple automated trading strategies:

🕐 Timed Buy (Recommended for Beginners)​

Perfect for Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)

  • Set amount to buy
  • Set time interval
  • Set take profit percentage

📊 TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price)​

Minimize price impact on large orders

  • Split large orders over time
  • Reduce slippage
  • Better average entry price

🎲 Martingale​

Advanced strategy for volatile markets

  • Double down on dips
  • Automated profit taking
  • Higher risk/reward

📈 Grid Trading​

Profit from market volatility

  • Set price range
  • Multiple buy/sell levels
  • Capture profits in ranging markets

Step 5: Configure Your Bot​

Each strategy has specific parameters to configure:

For Timed Buy:​

  1. Amount: How much to spend per interval
  2. Interval: How often to buy (minutes)
  3. Take Profit: Target profit percentage

For TWAP:​

  1. Total Amount: Total size of order
  2. Duration: Time to spread orders
  3. Intervals: Number of sub-orders

Step 6: Start Trading​

  1. Review your configuration carefully
  2. Click "Start Bot"
  3. Monitor progress in the Active Bots section
  4. View real-time logs in the Log Console

Step 7: Monitor Performance​

Track your bot's performance through:

  • Active Bots Panel: Current bot status and P&L
  • Log Console: Real-time trading activity
  • Open Positions: Current holdings
  • Trade History: Past transactions

Troubleshooting​

Bot won't start?​

  • Ensure you have sufficient balance in base token
  • Check that private key is imported
  • Verify token allowances

No trades executing?​

  • Check market conditions
  • Verify price parameters
  • Review bot logs for errors

Connection issues?​

  • Refresh the page
  • Clear browser cache
  • Check wallet connection

Next Steps​

Now that your first bot is running:

  1. Learn about Advanced Strategies
  2. Explore Risk Management
  3. Join our Discord Community

Need Help?​

🎉 Congratulations! You've successfully set up your first automated trading bot on SuiSwarm!