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Timed Buy Strategy Guide

The Timed Buy strategy, also known as Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA), is the most popular and beginner-friendly strategy on SuiSwarm. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to master this powerful accumulation method.

What is Timed Buy?​

Timed Buy automatically purchases a fixed amount of your target token at regular intervals, regardless of price. This time-tested strategy reduces the impact of volatility and eliminates the need to time the market.

How It Works​

  1. Set Purchase Amount: Define how much to spend per interval
  2. Choose Interval: Select time between purchases
  3. Configure Take Profit: Set automatic profit-taking percentage
  4. Launch Bot: Executes trades automatically 24/7

Example Flow​

Start: 100 SUI balance
Settings: Buy 10 SUI of PUMPKIN every 30 minutes

10:00 - Buy 10 SUI → Get 500 PUMPKIN @ 0.02
10:30 - Buy 10 SUI → Get 450 PUMPKIN @ 0.022
11:00 - Buy 10 SUI → Get 550 PUMPKIN @ 0.018
11:30 - Price hits take profit → Sell all for profit

Benefits​

✅ Reduces Timing Risk​

  • No need to predict market bottoms
  • Averages out price volatility
  • Removes emotional decisions

✅ Disciplined Accumulation​

  • Consistent position building
  • Automated execution
  • Set-and-forget simplicity

✅ Flexible Parameters​

  • Adjust amounts anytime
  • Change intervals on the fly
  • Modify profit targets

✅ Risk Management​

  • Small, controlled purchases
  • Built-in profit taking
  • Easy to stop/start

Configuration Parameters​

Amount Per Buy​

The quantity of base token to spend on each purchase.

Guidelines:

  • Conservative: 1-2% of portfolio
  • Moderate: 3-5% of portfolio
  • Aggressive: 5-10% of portfolio

Examples:

$1,000 portfolio:
- Conservative: $10-20 per buy
- Moderate: $30-50 per buy
- Aggressive: $50-100 per buy

Time Interval​

How often the bot executes purchases.

Options:

  • 5 minutes: Very aggressive, high-frequency
  • 15 minutes: Aggressive accumulation
  • 30 minutes: Balanced approach
  • 60 minutes: Conservative pace
  • 240 minutes: Very conservative, long-term

Selection Criteria:

  • Market volatility (higher = shorter intervals)
  • Investment timeline (longer = longer intervals)
  • Risk tolerance (lower = longer intervals)

Take Profit Percentage​

When to automatically sell the accumulated position.

Recommendations by Market:

  • Bull Market: 50-100%+
  • Sideways Market: 20-40%
  • Bear Market: 10-25%
  • High Volatility: 15-30%

Risk Profiles:

Conservative: 10-20%
Moderate: 25-50%
Aggressive: 50-100%
Degen: 100%+ or disabled

Strategy Variations​

Classic DCA​

Equal amounts at fixed intervals.

Settings:
- Amount: 50 SUI
- Interval: 60 minutes
- Take Profit: 40%

Best for: Long-term accumulation

Value Averaging​

Adjusts amounts based on portfolio value.

Settings:
- Base Amount: 50 SUI
- Adjust: Increase in dips
- Take Profit: Variable

Best for: Advanced users

Pyramid Accumulation​

Increases position size as price drops.

Settings:
- Start: 25 SUI
- Increase: 2x on 10% drops
- Take Profit: 50%

Best for: Bear markets

Market Condition Optimization​

Bull Market Settings​

Amount: Larger (momentum riding)
Interval: Longer (avoid chasing)
Take Profit: Higher (let winners run)

Example:
- 100 SUI every 2 hours
- 75% take profit

Bear Market Settings​

Amount: Smaller (preserve capital)
Interval: Shorter (catch bottoms)
Take Profit: Lower (take quick wins)

Example:
- 25 SUI every 30 minutes
- 20% take profit

Sideways Market Settings​

Amount: Moderate
Interval: Medium
Take Profit: Moderate

Example:
- 50 SUI every hour
- 30% take profit

Real-World Examples​

Example 1: Conservative Accumulation​

Trader: Bob
Goal: Build PUMPKIN position over 3 months
Capital: 3,000 SUI

Settings:
- Amount: 30 SUI
- Interval: 4 hours
- Take Profit: 50%

Results after 1 month:
- Purchases: 180
- SUI spent: 5,400
- PUMPKIN accumulated: 324,000
- Profits taken: 1,200 SUI
- Net cost: 4,200 SUI
- Average price: 0.0130 SUI

Example 2: Aggressive Trading​

Trader: Alice
Goal: Capitalize on volatility
Capital: 1,000 SUI

Settings:
- Amount: 50 SUI
- Interval: 15 minutes
- Take Profit: 25%

Results after 1 week:
- Purchases: 672
- Profits taken: 28 times
- Total profit: 580 SUI
- ROI: 58%

Advanced Techniques​

Multi-Level DCA​

Run multiple Timed Buy bots with different parameters:

Bot 1: 20 SUI every 30 min, 20% TP
Bot 2: 50 SUI every 2 hours, 50% TP
Bot 3: 100 SUI every 6 hours, 100% TP

Time-Based Adjustment​

Modify parameters based on time of day:

Market Hours: Aggressive settings
Off Hours: Conservative settings
Weekends: Moderate settings

Correlation Trading​

DCA into negatively correlated assets:

Bot 1: SUI → USDC (stability)
Bot 2: USDC → PUMPKIN (growth)
Bot 3: SUI → DEEP (volatility)

Common Pitfalls and Solutions​

Pitfall 1: Intervals Too Short​

Problem: Excessive fees, poor fills Solution: Minimum 15-minute intervals

Pitfall 2: Amount Too Large​

Problem: Run out of capital quickly Solution: Max 5% of capital per buy

Pitfall 3: Take Profit Too Low​

Problem: Excessive selling, missed gains Solution: Minimum 15% in normal markets

Pitfall 4: Not Monitoring​

Problem: Miss market changes Solution: Weekly parameter review

Performance Tracking​

Key Metrics​

  • Average Entry Price: Track improvement vs market
  • Number of Purchases: Execution frequency
  • Profit Takes: Success rate of exits
  • Total ROI: Overall performance

Analysis Template​

Week 1 Review:
- Total invested: 1,000 SUI
- Average price: 0.0156
- Market price: 0.0162
- Unrealized P&L: +3.8%
- Realized profits: 120 SUI

Integration with Other Strategies​

Complementary Strategies​

  1. Grid Trading: For sideways action
  2. TWAP: For large positions
  3. Manual Trading: For opportunities

Portfolio Allocation​

Conservative:
- 70% Timed Buy
- 20% Grid Trading
- 10% Cash reserve

Balanced:
- 50% Timed Buy
- 30% Grid Trading
- 20% Other strategies

Optimization Tips​

Parameter Testing​

  1. Start conservative
  2. Track for 1 week
  3. Adjust one parameter
  4. Compare results
  5. Implement best settings

Market Analysis​

  • Monitor volume patterns
  • Track volatility index
  • Follow news/sentiment
  • Adjust accordingly

Risk Management​

  • Never use 100% capital
  • Set maximum position sizes
  • Use multiple tokens
  • Regular profit taking

FAQ​

Q: What's the minimum amount to start? A: As low as 1 SUI per buy, but 10+ SUI recommended for efficiency.

Q: Can I change settings while running? A: Yes, most parameters can be adjusted without stopping the bot.

Q: What happens at take profit? A: The bot sells the entire accumulated position and restarts.

Q: How do fees impact performance? A: Sui's low fees (~0.1%) have minimal impact on strategy performance.

Q: Can I run multiple Timed Buy bots? A: Yes, unlimited bots across different pairs.

Conclusion​

Timed Buy is the perfect entry point into automated trading. Start with conservative settings, monitor performance, and gradually optimize based on results. The key to success is consistency and patience.

Ready to start? Launch your first Timed Buy bot with our Quick Start Guide