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Trading Strategies Overview

SuiSwarm offers multiple automated trading strategies, each designed for different market conditions and risk profiles. This guide will help you choose the right strategy for your goals.

Strategy Comparison​

StrategyRisk LevelBest ForTime HorizonSkill Required
Timed BuyLowAccumulationLong-termBeginner
TWAPLow-MediumLarge OrdersShort-termIntermediate
MartingaleHighRecoveryShort-termAdvanced
Grid TradingMediumVolatilityMedium-termIntermediate

Strategy Selection Guide​

Your Goal: Long-term Accumulation​

Recommended: Timed Buy (DCA)

  • Reduces timing risk
  • Builds positions gradually
  • Works in all market conditions

Your Goal: Execute Large Orders​

Recommended: TWAP

  • Minimizes price impact
  • Better average prices
  • Professional execution

Your Goal: Profit from Volatility​

Recommended: Grid Trading

  • Captures range-bound moves
  • Consistent small profits
  • No directional bias needed

Your Goal: Aggressive Recovery​

Recommended: Martingale

  • Recovers from dips
  • High risk/reward
  • Requires careful management

Detailed Strategy Guides​

📘 Timed Buy Strategy​

Complete guide to Dollar Cost Averaging with automated buys.

📗 TWAP Strategy​

Professional order execution for minimal market impact.

📙 Martingale Strategy​

Advanced strategy for volatile market recovery.

📕 Grid Trading Strategy​

Profit from market volatility with automated grids.

Risk Management​

Understanding Risk Levels​

Low Risk (Timed Buy, TWAP)

  • Predictable outcomes
  • Limited downside
  • Suitable for beginners

Medium Risk (Grid Trading)

  • Moderate volatility exposure
  • Balanced risk/reward
  • Requires monitoring

High Risk (Martingale)

  • Potential for large losses
  • High reward potential
  • Expert management needed

Risk Mitigation Strategies​

  1. Position Sizing

    • Never risk more than 5% per bot
    • Diversify across strategies
    • Keep reserves for opportunities

  2. Stop Losses

    • Set mental stop losses
    • Monitor drawdowns
    • Exit losing strategies

  3. Market Conditions

    • Match strategy to market
    • Pause during uncertainty
    • Adjust parameters regularly

Performance Metrics​

Key Metrics to Track​

ROI (Return on Investment)

  • Total profit / Total invested
  • Compare across strategies
  • Benchmark performance

Win Rate

  • Profitable trades / Total trades
  • Strategy effectiveness
  • Optimization indicator

Maximum Drawdown

  • Largest peak-to-trough decline
  • Risk assessment
  • Capital preservation

Sharpe Ratio

  • Risk-adjusted returns
  • Strategy efficiency
  • Professional metric

Strategy Combinations​

Conservative Portfolio​

  • 60% Timed Buy (stable accumulation)
  • 30% Grid Trading (volatility capture)
  • 10% TWAP (strategic entries)

Balanced Portfolio​

  • 40% Timed Buy
  • 30% Grid Trading
  • 20% TWAP
  • 10% Martingale

Aggressive Portfolio​

  • 30% Martingale
  • 30% Grid Trading
  • 30% Timed Buy
  • 10% TWAP

Market Condition Matching​

Bull Market​

Best Strategies:

  • Timed Buy (ride the trend)
  • TWAP (scale into positions)

Settings:

  • Larger position sizes
  • Longer intervals
  • Higher profit targets

Bear Market​

Best Strategies:

  • Martingale (buy the dips)
  • Timed Buy (accumulate cheap)

Settings:

  • Smaller initial positions
  • More frequent buys
  • Lower profit targets

Sideways Market​

Best Strategies:

  • Grid Trading (range profit)
  • TWAP (accumulate)

Settings:

  • Tight grid ranges
  • More grid levels
  • Quick profit taking

High Volatility​

Best Strategies:

  • Grid Trading
  • Martingale

Settings:

  • Wider ranges
  • Larger buffers
  • Active management

Advanced Techniques​

Strategy Stacking​

Run multiple instances of the same strategy:

  • Different parameters
  • Various tokens
  • Time diversification

Dynamic Adjustment​

Adapt to market changes:

  • Increase intervals in downtrends
  • Tighten grids in low volatility
  • Scale positions with confidence

Correlation Management​

Diversify effectively:

  • Mix correlated/uncorrelated pairs
  • Balance sector exposure
  • Hedge positions

Common Mistakes to Avoid​

Over-Leveraging​

❌ Using all capital on one strategy ✅ Keep 30-50% in reserve

Ignoring Market Conditions​

❌ Same settings in all markets ✅ Adapt to current conditions

Emotional Decisions​

❌ Panic stopping profitable bots ✅ Trust the strategy logic

Poor Record Keeping​

❌ Not tracking performance ✅ Regular analysis and review

Strategy Optimization​

Backtesting Process​

  1. Define parameters
  2. Test on historical data
  3. Analyze results
  4. Refine approach

A/B Testing​

Run parallel strategies:

  • Same pair, different settings
  • Compare performance
  • Implement winning approach

Performance Review​

Weekly analysis:

  • Check ROI by strategy
  • Identify best performers
  • Adjust underperformers

Getting Started​

  1. Read Individual Guides

    • Understand each strategy deeply
    • Learn specific parameters
    • Review examples

  2. Start with One

    • Master before diversifying
    • Build confidence
    • Track results

  3. Gradually Expand

    • Add strategies slowly
    • Maintain balance
    • Monitor total exposure

Resources​

Ready to choose your strategy? Start with our Beginner's Guide to Timed Buy