How to Snipe New Solana Token Launches
Get in early on new token launches. Learn the tools, timing, and strategies that separate successful snipers from the rest.
What You'll Learn
🎯 What is Token Sniping?
Token sniping is the practice of buying a new cryptocurrency token immediately after it launches, often within the first few seconds or blocks. The goal is to get in at the lowest possible price before retail traders discover the token.
On Solana, new tokens launch every minute across platforms like Pump.fun, Raydium, and Jupiter. Successful snipers can see 10-100x returns in minutes, but the risks are equally high.
⚠️ Warning: Token sniping is extremely high-risk. Most new tokens fail or are scams. Never snipe with money you can't afford to lose.
🚀 Where New Tokens Launch
Pump.fun
The most popular launchpad for memecoins. Tokens start on a bonding curve and migrate to Raydium once they hit ~$69K market cap. This is where most sniping action happens.
Raydium
The primary DEX for Solana tokens. When Pump.fun tokens "graduate" they create a Raydium liquidity pool. You can also snipe tokens that launch directly on Raydium.
Jupiter
Jupiter aggregates liquidity from all Solana DEXs. Once a token has liquidity anywhere, Jupiter will find the best route to trade it.
⏱️ Timing Your Entry
The difference between a 10x and a -90% can be milliseconds. Here's what matters:
Block 0 Sniping
Getting in on the first block after liquidity is added. Requires automation and fast RPC.
Migration Sniping
Buying immediately when a Pump.fun token migrates to Raydium.
Social Signal Sniping
Buying when influencers or whales post about a token.
Pattern Sniping
Entering when technical patterns form, like W-patterns or breakouts.
🛠️ Essential Sniping Tools
Manual sniping is nearly impossible. You need the right tools:
- ✓Fast RPC Endpoint: Use premium RPCs like Helius or QuickNode for faster transaction submission
- ✓Token Scanner: Monitor new token launches in real-time with our moonshot scanner
- ✓Auto-Buy Bot: Set up automatic purchases based on your criteria
- ✓Whale Tracker: Follow what profitable wallets are sniping
⚠️ Managing Snipe Risks
- !Rug Pulls: Many tokens are created just to steal liquidity. Check if liquidity is locked.
- !Honeypots: Some tokens can't be sold. Always test with a tiny amount first.
- !High Slippage: New tokens have low liquidity. You might get a worse price than expected.
- !Position Sizing: Never put more than 1-2% of your portfolio in a single snipe.
Snipe Smarter with Wallet Bot
Our moonshot scanner finds promising new tokens before they pump. Combined with auto-buy, you can snipe opportunities 24/7.
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