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Your First Trade
There are two ways to trade with ScreenerBot: manually click to buy and sell tokens, or set up automation rules and let the bot handle everything. This guide covers both approaches.
Prerequisites
Before making your first trade, ensure you have completed the initial setup:
Need help with setup? Follow the Initial Setup Guide
Manual Trading
Click-to-trade approach with full control
- Instant execution when you click
- Pick specific tokens to trade
- Great for testing and learning
Testing trades, specific opportunities, learning the platform
Auto Trading
Rule-based automation that runs 24/7
- Trades while you sleep
- Consistent strategy execution
- Filters out bad opportunities
Consistent trading, catching opportunities, hands-off approach
Manual Trading
The quick way - click to trade
Trading Flow
Find a Token
Multiple ways to discover tokens to trade:
Browse filtered tokens that meet your criteria
Search by symbol or paste contract address
View featured trending tokens
Execute Buy
Click the Buy button to open the trade dialog:
Or enter a custom amount
Monitor Position
Your position appears on the Positions page with real-time data:
Sell Position
Click Sell to open the sell dialog:
Partial sells keep the remaining position open • 100% closes entirely
Pro Tips for Manual Trading
Begin with 0.005 SOL trades to learn the flow
Review the security score before buying
Know your target profit and max loss before entering
Auto Trading
Set it and forget it
The Automation Pipeline
Phase 1: Configure Filters
What you're doing: Setting minimum requirements for tokens
Location: Filtering page
Min $1,000+ recommended
Enable authority checks
Require trading activity
Phase 2: Set Exit Rules
What you're doing: Telling the bot when to sell
Location: Trader page
Choose at least one exit strategy:
Phase 3: Create Entry Strategy
What you're doing: Telling the bot when to buy
Location: Strategies page
Phase 4: Configure Limits
Location: Trader → Settings tab
Start with 2-3 positions
0.005 SOL for testing
15 min between closes
Phase 5: Enable Auto Trader
Location: Trader page → toggle switch
Bot is now actively trading!
What Happens Next
Pro Tips for Auto Trading
Use 1-2 max positions and minimum trade size until you're comfortable
Learn from wins and losses by analyzing your trade history
Review passed/rejected tokens to refine your filter settings
Let the bot run for a few hours to see the full trading cycle
Quick Comparison
| Aspect | Manual Trading | Auto Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Instant when you click | Checks every 30 seconds |
| Control | Full manual control | Rule-based decisions |
| Time Required | Active attention needed | Runs 24/7 automatically |
| Best For | Testing, specific tokens | Consistent strategy |