🎯 Best Practices

Prioritize by ML Tier

Not all signals are equal. Some traders focus capital where historical odds appear strongest:

Check Multiple Indicators

Many traders don't rely on tier alone. They look for signals with multiple positive indicators:

• ✅ Diamond or Gold tier
• ✅ LOW rug risk (0-30)
• ✅ Creator with 70%+ success rate
• ✅ Smart wallet alert present
• ✅ Liquidity $10K+, 100% locked
• ✅ Top 10 holders under 25% supply

Example of a signal with multiple positive indicators: Diamond tier + LOW risk + 85% creator + Elite smart wallet. Some traders find signals with multiple positive indicators more appealing, but you evaluate each signal yourself.

Use the Creator Button

Many traders click "👤 Creator" to review:

• Total launches and success rate
• Recent rug history
• Best past performance
• Famous coins they've launched

Red flags:

• 60%+ rug rate
• Recent string of rugs
• Zero successful launches

The 1-3-5 Rule Example

Many traders follow risk management principles like this:

• 1%: Maximum risk per trade (for conservative traders)
• 3%: Moderate risk per trade (balanced approach)
• 5%: Aggressive risk per trade (high risk/reward)

Example: If you have $10K allocated for trading, some conservative traders might limit individual positions to $100 per signal. You determine your own risk tolerance.

Diversification

Many traders avoid putting all capital in one token:

• Spread across 5-10 signals minimum
• Even Diamond picks can fail (4.7% failure rate)
• Diversification smooths out variance

Set Stop Losses

Some traders use stop loss strategies to limit downside:

• Tight stop (20%): Exit if down 20% from entry
• Moderate stop (30%): Give it room to breathe
• Wide stop (40%): For volatile tokens

Note: Solana DEXes don't have automatic stop losses. Traders typically monitor positions and exit manually if needed.

The Ladder Strategy

Take profits at multiple milestones:

Potential outcome: This approach allows securing profits at each level while potentially capturing additional upside if price continues higher. Results vary - you make your own decisions.

The All-Or-Nothing Strategy

Some aggressive traders with smaller positions use this approach:

• Hold until 5x or stop loss
• No partial exits
• Higher risk but higher potential
• Only use with small position sizes

Best for: Diamond picks with strong smart wallet alerts and excellent creator history.

The Safety-First Strategy

For risk-averse traders:

• At 2x: Take 100% out (secure 2x gain)
• Re-enter if it dips 20%+
• Lower potential but more consistent historical results
• Perfect for building confidence

Smart Wallet Momentum

When you see a smart wallet alert, especially Elite tier:

1. Check if it's combined with Diamond/Gold label
2. If yes → increase position size
3. If Elite wallet + Diamond → highest conviction trade
4. These have the highest win rate historically

Creator Pattern Recognition

Track creators across multiple launches:

• If a creator has 2-3 winners in a row, they're "hot"
• Their next launch is statistically more likely to succeed
• Click "👤 Creator" to see recent performance
• Build a mental list of reliable creators

Volume Analysis Deep Dive (Premium)

Before buying, click "📊 Volume" and check:

• Buy/Sell ratio: Prefer 60%+ buys (buy pressure)
• Average TX size: Prefer $500+ (avoid bot spam)
• DEX status: Prefer verified DEXes (Raydium, Pump.fun)
• Total volume: Prefer $50K+ for 24H (organic interest)

Speed Matters

Premium signals arrive in real-time. Act quickly:

• Have SOL ready in your wallet
• Pre-configure your trading bot (Bullx, Photon, etc.)
• Review signal in 30 seconds → decide → execute
• Being first matters in low MC plays

Don't Chase Pumps

If a token is already up 50%+ when you see the signal:

• ❌ Don't FOMO in at the top
• ⏳ Wait for a retrace (10-20% pullback)
• ✅ Enter on dips, not rips
• 📊 Check chart for resistance levels

Use Limit Orders

Market orders in low liquidity can get rekt by slippage:

• Set slippage to 5-10% max
• Use limit orders if available
• Check liquidity before buying large amounts
• Split large buys into smaller chunks

Mistake #1: Buying Without Checking

The Problem: Blindly buying every signal without reviewing data.

The Fix: Spend 30 seconds checking tier, rug risk, creator, and liquidity. Skip signals with red flags.

Mistake #2: Holding Too Long

The Problem: Token hits 10x, you don't sell, it dumps back to 1.5x.

The Fix: Take profits at predetermined milestones. You can always re-enter if it keeps pumping.

Mistake #3: Revenge Trading

The Problem: You lose on one signal, immediately buy the next one to "make it back".

The Fix: Take a break after losses. Emotional trading leads to worse decisions. Stick to your strategy.

Mistake #4: Ignoring Rug Risk

The Problem: Buying HIGH rug risk tokens because they're labeled Diamond.

Common approach: Many traders find ML tier + LOW rug risk to be a strong combination. High rug risk tokens are typically avoided by most traders unless they have a very aggressive risk tolerance.

Mistake #5: Over-Leveraging

The Problem: Putting 50% of portfolio into one signal.

Common approach: Even Diamond picks fail 4.7% of the time historically. Many traders limit individual positions to 10% or less of their portfolio per trade. You determine your own risk limits.

The 70/20/10 Split

Allocate your trading capital strategically:

• 70%: Diamond and Gold picks (highest probability)
• 20%: Verified picks (good secondary opportunities)
• 10%: Unlabeled high-conviction plays (lottery tickets)

Keep SOL Reserve

Always maintain liquid SOL for opportunities:

• Keep 30-50% in SOL (not deployed)
• Allows you to act on Diamond picks immediately
• Provides buffer for gas fees
• Can buy dips on existing positions

Manage Expectations

Realistic goals lead to better decisions:

• Not every signal will be a 100x moonshot
• 2-5x gains are considered strong results by many traders
• You'll have losses — that's normal
• Focus on overall portfolio performance, not individual trades

Keep a Trading Journal

Track your trades to improve over time:

• Token name, ML tier, rug risk
• Entry price and position size
• Exit price and reason
• What went right/wrong

Review monthly: Which tiers perform best for you? Which creators? What's your average win rate? Adjust strategy based on data.

Don't Compare to Others

You'll see people posting 50x wins. Remember:

• You don't see their losses
• Everyone has different risk tolerance
• Focus on YOUR strategy and results
• Consistency beats home runs

Quality Filter: When to Use

Enable if:

• You want fewer, higher-quality signals
• You're risk-averse
• You can't monitor signals 24/7
• You prefer 3-5 great signals over 20 mixed signals

Disable if:

• You want maximum opportunities
• You're comfortable with higher risk
• You can evaluate signals quickly
• You want to catch everything

Market Cap Limit: How to Set

Set low ($50K) if:

• You want moonshot potential (10x+)
• You're comfortable with high risk
• You prefer early-stage tokens

Set high ($500K+) if:

• You want more established tokens
• You prefer lower volatility
• You want better liquidity (easier exits)

No limit: Some traders prefer to see all signals and decide case-by-case