Use Case: Sniper Setup

Risk Level: High Risk Objective: Optimal filters for catching new token launches early

Overview

Sniping involves entering positions on newly launched tokens within minutes of pool creation. This strategy offers the highest potential returns but carries significant risk. The configuration below balances speed with essential safety checks.

Warning

Sniping is inherently risky. Even with filters:

Many new tokens are scams
Liquidity can be pulled at any moment
Early volatility is extreme
You may not be able to exit at favorable prices

Only use funds you can afford to lose.

Recommended Filter Configuration

Token Metadata (Speed + Safety Balance)


mint-authority = 'none'        // CRITICAL: No mint = no dilution
freeze-authority = 'none'      // CRITICAL: Ensure you can sell
pool-age >= 0                  // Allow brand new pools
pool-age <= 600                // Max 10 minutes old (sniper window)
dev-deployed-tokens <= 5       // Avoid obvious serial scammers

Why These Specific Values:

pool-age 0-600: The sniper window - early entry but with some initial price discovery
mint/freeze authority = ‘none’: Non-negotiable safety - never skip these

Security Flags (Mandatory)


permanent-delegate = false     // NEVER allow - instant rug vector
non-transferable = false       // Must be tradeable
default-account-state = false  // Must not freeze on receipt

Base Metrics


current-liquidity >= 5         // Minimum liquidity (very low for sniping)
current-liquidity <= 100       // Target early-stage pools

Why Low Liquidity Range:

New launches often start with 5-50 SOL liquidity
Higher liquidity means you missed the snipe window
Too low (under 5 SOL) means extreme slippage

Time-Based Metrics (Early Activity Signals)


tx-count-5m >= 3               // Some initial trading activity
buy-count-5m >= 2              // At least 2 buys (you're not first)
volume-5m >= 1                 // Minimum volume
buy-sell-ratio-5m >= 1.0       // Not immediately dumping

Why 5-Minute Metrics:

For new pools, longer timeframes have no data
5m shows immediate market reaction to launch

Holder Concentration (Relaxed for New Tokens)


top-1-holder-pct <= 40         // Allow higher concentration for new tokens
dev-holdings <= 30             // Dev usually holds more early

Note: New tokens naturally have concentrated holdings. These relax over time.

Complete Configuration


# === SNIPER CONFIGURATION ===
 
# Token Metadata (Time Window)
mint-authority: 'none'
freeze-authority: 'none'
pool-age: >= 0
pool-age: <= 600               # 10 minute window
dev-deployed-tokens: <= 5
 
# Security Flags (Mandatory)
permanent-delegate: false
non-transferable: false
default-account-state: false
 
# Base Metrics (Early Stage)
current-liquidity: >= 5
current-liquidity: <= 100
 
# Time-Based Activity (5m window)
tx-count-5m: >= 3
buy-count-5m: >= 2
volume-5m: >= 1
buy-sell-ratio-5m: >= 1.0
 
# Holder Concentration (Relaxed)
top-1-holder-pct: <= 40
dev-holdings: <= 30

Sniper Timing Windows

Window	pool-age	Risk	Potential
Instant	0-60s	Extreme	Highest
Early	1-5 min	Very High	High
Standard	5-10 min	High	Moderate
Late Snipe	10-30 min	Medium	Lower

Adjust pool-age Based on Risk Tolerance:

Aggressive (0-120s):


pool-age >= 0
pool-age <= 120

Standard (60-600s):


pool-age >= 60
pool-age <= 600

Conservative Snipe (300-1800s):


pool-age >= 300
pool-age <= 1800

Transaction Presets for Sniping

Sniping requires specific transaction settings:

Priority Fee

Recommended: High
Faster execution is critical for sniping
Higher fees ensure your transaction is processed first

Slippage

Recommended: 30% or higher
New tokens have extreme volatility
Low slippage = failed transactions

Anti-MEV Protection

Recommended: Secured
Front-running is common on popular launches
Maximum protection prevents sandwich attacks

Sniper Variations

Ultra-Aggressive (Instant Entry)


pool-age: >= 0
pool-age: <= 60
current-liquidity: >= 3
tx-count-1m: >= 1
# Skip activity metrics - too new

Warning: Maximum risk - many will be scams

Confirmed Activity Snipe


pool-age: >= 120
pool-age: <= 600
tx-count-5m: >= 10
buy-count-5m: >= 5
buyers-count-5m: >= 3    # Multiple unique buyers
volume-5m: >= 5
buy-sell-ratio-5m: >= 1.5

Safer: Waits for market validation

Liquidity-Focused Snipe


pool-age: >= 0
pool-age: <= 300
current-liquidity: >= 20
current-liquidity: <= 75

Strategy: Target pools with serious initial liquidity

What This Configuration Catches

Token Type	Caught?
New launches (< 10 min)	✅ Yes
Low initial liquidity	✅ Yes
Active early trading	✅ Yes
Revoked authorities	✅ Yes
Established tokens	❌ No (by design)
Dead launches (no activity)	❌ No

Risk Mitigation Tips

Position Size: Never snipe with more than 1-5% of your portfolio
Quick Exit Strategy: Set tight stop losses (e.g., -30%)
Take Profits Early: Consider taking 2-3x profits quickly
Diversify Snipes: Many small positions > one large position
Monitor Constantly: Be ready to exit manually if needed
Enable All Safety Filters: Never disable mint/freeze authority checks
Watch for Bundles: Multiple buys from same wallet in first block = likely scam

Combining with Exit Strategies

Sniper entries need aggressive exit strategies:

Stop Loss: -30% to -50% (new tokens are volatile)
Take Profit: 2x-5x (lock in early gains)

Configure these in Exit Strategies

Token Metadata - Pool age and authority filters
Time-Based Metrics - Activity tracking
Scam Protection - Essential safety filters

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