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SlopeSniper FAQ

Common questions about using SlopeSniper for Solana trading.

General Questions

What is SlopeSniper?

SlopeSniper is an AI trading assistant that lets you trade Solana tokens using natural language. Tell it what you want in plain English, and it handles token resolution, safety checks, quotes, and execution.

Do I need coding knowledge?

No! Just install Moltbot and SlopeSniper, then talk to your bot naturally.

Is it safe?

SlopeSniper includes multiple safety features:

  • Rugcheck integration - Scans every token before trading
  • Two-step confirmation - Large trades require approval
  • Auto-execute limits - Only small trades execute automatically
  • Encrypted wallet - Your keys are encrypted at rest
  • Dedicated wallet - Uses a separate wallet from your main holdings

However, crypto is risky and meme coins especially so. Only trade what you can afford to lose.

Wallet & Security

Where are my private keys stored?

Local file: ~/.slopesniper/wallet.enc (encrypted) Encryption: AES-128-CBC with machine-specific key Machine-bound: Wallet file CANNOT be decrypted on another computer

How do I back up my wallet?

slopesniper export

Save the private key shown in a password manager, on paper in a safe place, or import it into a hardware wallet.

IMPORTANT: The encrypted wallet file is useless without your private key. Back it up NOW.

Can I use my main Solana wallet?

Not recommended! Create a dedicated trading wallet:

  • Only deposit what you're actively trading
  • Limits your exposure if something goes wrong
  • Easier to track trading performance

What if I lose my private key?

Your funds are gone forever. There is no recovery. This is why backing up is critical.

Can I import my existing wallet?

Yes:

slopesniper setup --import-key YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY

Or set the SOLANA_PRIVATE_KEY environment variable.

Costs & Fees

How much SOL do I need?

Minimum to start: ~0.1 SOL

  • Enough for a few small trades
  • Covers gas fees (~$0.01 per transaction)

Recommended: 0.5-1 SOL to start

What are the fees?

  1. Solana network fees (gas): ~$0.005-0.01 per transaction
  2. Jupiter DEX fees: 0.3% swap fee (varies by route)
  3. SlopeSniper fees: None! It's free and open source

Why did my transaction cost more than expected?

Slippage - Price moved between quote and execution. Increase tolerance:

slopesniper strategy --slippage 300  # 3% instead of 1%

Trading

How do I know what tokens are safe?

Run a safety check:

slopesniper check BONK

Or just ask: "Is BONK safe to trade?"

Every trade automatically runs rugcheck before executing.

Why did my trade fail?

Common reasons:

  1. Insufficient SOL - Need more for gas fees
  2. Slippage too low - Price moved, increase tolerance
  3. Token not found - Verify the symbol or mint address
  4. RPC timeout - Use a custom RPC endpoint
  5. Rugcheck blocked - Token flagged as unsafe

What are the trading strategy modes?

Strategy Max Trade Auto-Execute Safety
Conservative $25 Under $10 Required
Balanced $100 Under $25 Required
Aggressive $500 Under $50 Optional
Degen $1000 Under $100 None

Change with: slopesniper strategy aggressive

Can I cancel a trade?

Before confirmation: Yes - just don't confirm After confirmation: No - blockchain transactions are final

How do I sell my entire position?

slopesniper sell BONK all

Or ask: "Sell all my BONK"

Performance & Setup

Commands are slow / timing out

Problem: Jupiter API rate limits (especially with 10+ token holdings)

Solutions:

  1. Get your own Jupiter API key (recommended):

    slopesniper config --set-jupiter-key YOUR_KEY

    Free at: https://station.jup.ag/docs/apis/ultra-api

  2. Use custom RPC:

    slopesniper config --set-rpc helius YOUR_KEY

How do I update SlopeSniper?

slopesniper update

Shows changelog and installs latest version.

Can I use this on multiple computers?

Your wallet file is machine-bound and won't work on other computers.

To use on another machine:

  1. Export your private key: slopesniper export
  2. On new machine: slopesniper setup --import-key YOUR_KEY

Tracking & History

How do I check my profit/loss?

slopesniper pnl               # Summary
slopesniper pnl positions     # Per-token breakdown
slopesniper pnl stats         # Win rate, avg gain/loss

How do I see my trade history?

slopesniper history           # Recent trades
slopesniper history 50        # Last 50 trades

Can I export my trades?

slopesniper pnl export              # JSON format
slopesniper pnl export --format csv # CSV format

Exports saved to: ~/.slopesniper/exports/

moltbot Integration

Commands don't work in Moltbot chat

  1. Check SlopeSniper is installed:

    slopesniper version

  2. Restart Moltbot gateway:

    moltbot gateway restart

  3. Check skill is loaded: Look for "slopesniper" in: ~/.moltbot/skills/ or ~/.clawdbot/skills/

Bot says "Unknown command"

SlopeSniper works with natural language, not exact commands. Try:

  • ❌ /buy BONK
  • ✅ buy $20 of BONK
  • ✅ I want to buy some BONK

Advanced

Can I set auto-sell targets?

Yes! (v0.3.0+)

# Sell at market cap
slopesniper target add BONK --mcap 1000000000 --sell all

# Sell at price
slopesniper target add WIF --price 5.00 --sell 50%

# Sell on % gain
slopesniper target add POPCAT --pct-gain 100 --sell all

# Trailing stop
slopesniper target add TOKEN --trailing 20 --sell all

Start monitoring:

slopesniper daemon start

Can I adjust slippage without changing strategy?

Yes:

slopesniper strategy --slippage 300     # 3%
slopesniper strategy --max-trade 200    # $200

What RPC endpoints work best?

  1. Helius - https://helius.dev (paid plans)
  2. Alchemy - https://alchemy.com (free tier available)
  3. QuickNode - https://quicknode.com

Configure:

slopesniper config --set-rpc helius YOUR_KEY

Still Have Questions?

GitHub Issues: github.com/BAGWATCHER/SlopeSniper/issues

Documentation: github.com/BAGWATCHER/SlopeSniper