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Your First Trading Bot

This guide will walk you through creating and launching your first automated trading bot on SuiSwarm. We'll start with the simplest strategy - Timed Buy.

Prerequisites​

Before starting, ensure you have:

✅ Connected your Sui wallet
✅ Imported your private key
✅ Selected your trading pair
✅ Sufficient balance in your base token

Understanding Timed Buy Strategy​

Timed Buy is perfect for beginners because it:

  • Executes at regular intervals
  • Requires minimal configuration
  • Includes automatic profit taking
  • Works well for accumulation

Step-by-Step Setup​

Step 1: Navigate to Timed Buy​

  1. Click on "Strategies" in the sidebar
  2. Select "Timed Buy" from the list
  3. You'll see the configuration panel

Step 2: Select Your Trading Pair​

Choose your tokens:

  • Base Token: What you're spending (e.g., SUI)
  • Target Token: What you're buying (e.g., PUMPKIN)

Example pairs:

  • SUI → PUMPKIN (accumulate PUMPKIN)
  • USDC → SUI (accumulate SUI)
  • SUI → DEEP (accumulate DEEP)

Step 3: Configure Buy Parameters​

Amount per Buy​

How much to spend on each purchase.

Examples:
- Conservative: 10 SUI
- Moderate: 50 SUI
- Aggressive: 100+ SUI

Time Interval​

How often to execute buys.

Options:
- 5 minutes (aggressive DCA)
- 30 minutes (moderate)
- 60 minutes (conservative)
- 240 minutes (very conservative)

Take Profit Percentage​

When to automatically sell for profit.

Recommendations:
- Conservative: 10-20%
- Moderate: 30-50%
- Aggressive: 100%+

Step 4: Review Settings​

Example configuration:

Base Token: SUI
Target Token: PUMPKIN
Amount: 25 SUI
Interval: 30 minutes
Take Profit: 35%

This means:

  • Buy 25 SUI worth of PUMPKIN every 30 minutes
  • Sell when position is 35% in profit

Step 5: Launch Your Bot​

  1. Double-check all parameters
  2. Click "Start Timed Buy"
  3. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
  4. Bot will start immediately!

Monitoring Your Bot​

Active Bots Panel​

Shows real-time status:

  • Current state (buying/waiting/selling)
  • Next buy countdown
  • Total invested
  • Current P&L

Log Console​

View detailed activity:

[2024-01-15 10:30:00] Bot started: SUI → PUMPKIN
[2024-01-15 10:30:05] Executing buy: 25 SUI
[2024-01-15 10:30:08] Buy complete: Received 1,250 PUMPKIN @ 0.02
[2024-01-15 10:30:10] Next buy in: 29m 50s

Performance Metrics​

Track your success:

  • Total buys executed
  • Average entry price
  • Current profit/loss
  • ROI percentage

Managing Your Bot​

Pause/Resume​

Need to pause?

  1. Click pause button in Active Bots
  2. Bot stops after current operation
  3. Resume anytime to continue

Adjust Parameters​

While running, you can:

  • Change take profit target
  • Modify buy amounts
  • Adjust intervals

Emergency Stop​

To stop immediately:

  1. Click red stop button
  2. Confirm stop action
  3. Bot ceases all operations

Common Scenarios​

Scenario 1: Accumulation​

Goal: Build a large position over time

Settings:

  • Small amounts (10-20 SUI)
  • Frequent buys (5-15 min)
  • High take profit (100%+)

Scenario 2: Swing Trading​

Goal: Capture medium-term moves

Settings:

  • Medium amounts (50-100 SUI)
  • Moderate frequency (30-60 min)
  • Moderate profit (20-40%)

Scenario 3: Conservative DCA​

Goal: Long-term investment

Settings:

  • Larger amounts (100+ SUI)
  • Infrequent buys (4-24 hours)
  • Lower profit targets (10-20%)

Tips for Success​

Start Small​

  • Test with small amounts first
  • Understand the mechanics
  • Scale up gradually

Monitor Markets​

  • Check volatility levels
  • Adjust during trends
  • Pause during uncertainty

Use Stop Losses​

  • Set mental stop losses
  • Don't over-invest
  • Diversify strategies

Track Performance​

  • Review trade history
  • Calculate actual ROI
  • Learn from patterns

Troubleshooting​

Bot Not Buying?​

Check:

  • Sufficient base token balance
  • Wallet still connected
  • No network issues
  • Correct parameters

Unexpected Behavior?​

Verify:

  • Latest transactions on chain
  • Log console for errors
  • Bot status in panel
  • Contact support if needed

Performance Issues?​

Consider:

  • Market conditions
  • Interval timing
  • Amount sizing
  • Take profit levels

Advanced Features​

Once comfortable, explore:

Multi-Bot Setup​

Run multiple bots simultaneously:

  • Different pairs
  • Varied strategies
  • Risk distribution

Custom Intervals​

Fine-tune timing:

  • Market hours only
  • Specific time slots
  • Dynamic adjustments

Profit Reinvestment​

Compound gains:

  • Auto-reinvest profits
  • Increase position size
  • Accelerate growth

Next Steps​

Now that your first bot is running:

  1. Monitor for 24 hours - Understand the pattern
  2. Review performance - Check actual vs expected
  3. Try other strategies - Explore TWAP or Grid
  4. Join the community - Share experiences

Example Success Story​

Trader: Alice
Strategy: Timed Buy
Pair: SUI → PUMPKIN
Settings: 20 SUI every 30 min, 40% TP

Results after 1 week:
- Total invested: 1,344 SUI
- PUMPKIN accumulated: 89,600
- Profits taken: 420 SUI
- Net ROI: 31.25%

Resources​

🎉 Congratulations! You've launched your first trading bot. Happy automated trading!