Create Trading Bot

A bot in SharkBlock is a wallet + strategy combo. Creating a bot creates the wallet and lets you configure (or import) the strategy.

What the Bot Does

The bot:

• Watches Solana market data 24/7
• Matches incoming tokens against your strategy’s entry filters
• Opens positions with the configured slippage, priority fee and Anti-MEV mode
• Monitors open positions and triggers take-profit / stop-loss targets
• Records every action with full transaction history

Bot Limits

You can run up to 3 shadow bots + 3 live bots simultaneously (6 total).

Creating Your Bot

Step by Step

1. Pick a mode:
   • Shadow — virtual SOL, no real funds, free
   • Delegated (Live) — real SOL, requires Privy delegation
2. Name the bot and pick an emoji
3. Configure or import a strategy:
   • From scratch via the visual editor
   • Generated by an AI assistant (AI Strategy)
   • Imported as JSON
4. Grant delegation (Delegated mode only) — one-time signature
5. Fund the wallet:
   • Shadow: with virtual SOL inside the app
   • Delegated: send real SOL to the wallet address

For details on strategy options, see Create Strategy.

Bot Configuration

You can adjust these per bot:

• Position size (SOL per trade)
• Max concurrent positions (1–50)
• Buy preset: slippage, priority fee, Anti-MEV mode
• Sell preset: slippage, priority fee, Anti-MEV mode
• Take-profit / stop-loss targets
• Entry filters or algorithm flow

Important Notes

⚠️ Start in Shadow Mode to validate your strategy before risking real funds.

📊 Monitor performance in the dashboard — review PnL and which entries triggered.

🔄 Iterate on filters and targets based on real outcomes.

🛡️ Always set a stop-loss — protect against unexpected drops.

Next Steps

• Enable the bot to start trading
• Configure advanced settings
• Monitor performance and manage funds