How To Snipe New Tokens On Solana (2025 Guide)

To snipe tokens on Solana, you need a Telegram trading bot like SolTradingBot. The process is: find an unlaunched token on Photon or DexScreener, copy the contract address, paste it into SolTradingBot’s Token Sniper, set your buy amount, and wait. When trading opens, the bot automatically buys before most manual traders can react.

Sniping lets you enter tokens at extremely low market caps — often under $10K. The tradeoff is high risk: most new tokens fail, and you’re competing against other snipers. This guide covers everything you need to get started.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Sniping meme coins is extremely risky. Most tokens go to zero. Never snipe with money you can’t afford to lose.

What is Token Sniping?

Token sniping means automatically buying a token the moment trading opens. Instead of manually clicking “buy” when you see a launch, a bot executes the trade in milliseconds.

Why it matters:

• New tokens can 10-100x in minutes
• Manual buyers often miss the best entry
• Bots can buy before the token even shows on DEX interfaces

The catch:

• 90%+ of sniped tokens lose money
• You’re competing against professional snipers
• Rug pulls and scams are common

Sniping Bot Comparison

For this guide, we’ll use SolTradingBot — it’s the best balance of speed and simplicity for beginners.

Step-by-Step: How to Snipe Tokens with SolTradingBot

Step 1: Find Tokens Before They Launch

The first step is finding tokens that haven’t started trading yet. Here’s my process:

1. Open Photon and go to the New Pairs tab

   • New to Photon? Read my Photon trading guide

2. Look for “Trading Opens” tokens — These haven’t launched yet

3. Check the basics before sniping:

   • ✅ LP burned or locked (dev can’t rug liquidity)
   • ✅ Contract not renounced (can still be suspicious)
   • ✅ Reasonable starting liquidity ($5K+)
   • ❌ Avoid honeypots (check if sells work on similar tokens)

4. Copy the contract address — You’ll need this for the sniper

Alternative sources:

• DexScreener — New Pairs section
• pump.fun — See my pump.fun guide
• Twitter/Telegram alpha groups

Step 2: Set Up Telegram

SolTradingBot runs on Telegram, so you need the app:

1. Download Telegram for desktop or mobile
2. Create an account if you don’t have one
3. Enable 2FA for security (Settings → Privacy → Two-Step Verification)

Step 3: Start SolTradingBot

1. Open the SolTradingBot link
2. Click “Start” to launch the bot
3. The bot will create a wallet for you automatically

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Step 4: Fund Your Wallet

To snipe, you need SOL in your SolTradingBot wallet:

1. Copy your wallet address from the bot
2. Send SOL from your main wallet (Phantom, exchange, etc.)
3. Wait for confirmation (usually under 30 seconds)

How much to start with:

⚠️ Only deposit what you can afford to lose completely.

Step 5: Configure Sniper Settings

Before your first snipe, optimize these settings:

Essential settings:

How to configure:

1. Type /settings or tap the Settings button
2. Adjust Tip to 0.001 SOL minimum
3. Set Slippage to 50% (increase if snipes fail)
4. Enable WSOL Snipe — this requires converting SOL to WSOL first

Converting to WSOL:

• In the bot, find the Wrap/Unwrap option
• Convert the amount you want to snipe with
• WSOL transactions process faster than regular SOL

Step 6: Set Up Your Snipe

Now you’re ready to create a snipe:

1. Type /start to go to the main menu
2. Click Token Sniper
3. Paste the contract address you copied earlier
4. The bot will show token info — verify it’s correct

Step 7: Choose Your Snipe Amount

Select how much to buy:

• Use preset buttons (0.1, 0.5, 1 SOL, etc.)
• Or tap “Snipe X SOL” for a custom amount

Once you confirm, the sniper is active. It will automatically buy when trading opens.

To cancel: Click “Cancel Sniper” before trading starts.

Step 8: Manage Your Positions

After the snipe executes:

1. Type /trades to see your positions
2. Monitor the price in Photon or DexScreener
3. Set take-profit or stop-loss orders
4. Sell when you’re ready (or when it goes to zero 💀)

Selling tips:

• Take profits in stages (sell 50% at 2x, etc.)
• Don’t get greedy — most tokens dump quickly
• If it 10x’d, strongly consider selling most

Advanced Sniping Strategies

Strategy 1: The Quick Flip

• Snipe with small amount (0.1-0.2 SOL)
• Sell immediately at 50-100% profit
• Win rate matters more than size

Strategy 2: Conviction Plays

• Research the team/community first
• Snipe with larger size on high-confidence plays
• Hold through initial volatility

Strategy 3: Multi-Bot Setup

• Use multiple bots (SolTradingBot + Trojan)
• Different wallets for different strategies
• Redundancy if one bot is slow

Common Sniping Mistakes

FAQ

Is sniping tokens legal?

Yes, sniping is legal. It’s simply using automation to buy tokens faster. However, some forms of MEV (miner extractable value) and front-running are ethically gray areas.

How much money do I need to start sniping?

You can start with as little as 0.1 SOL ($15-20). Most beginners should start small while learning the system. Don’t deposit more than you can afford to lose.

Why do my snipes keep failing?

Common causes: slippage too low (increase to 50-100%), insufficient priority fee (increase tip), or the token launched before you set up. WSOL snipes are faster than regular SOL.

What percentage of sniped tokens make money?

Realistically, 10-20% at best. Most tokens either rug immediately or slowly bleed to zero. Profitable snipers make money by cutting losses fast and letting winners run.

Can I snipe on pump.fun?

Yes, but pump.fun has its own mechanics. Sniping works best on standard Raydium launches. For pump.fun strategies, see my pump.fun guide.

What’s the difference between sniping and copy trading?

Sniping = buying at token launch. Copy trading = automatically copying another wallet’s trades. Both use bots, but for different purposes. For copy trading, see my copy trading guide.

Next Steps

Now that you know how to snipe, level up your trading:

1. Set up a proper wallet — Best Solana wallets for meme coins
2. Learn Photon — How to use Photon for research
3. Try other bots — BonkBot guide, Trojan guide
4. Explore pump.fun — How to buy on pump.fun

Good luck, and remember: only risk what you can afford to lose! 🚀