Making Your First Trade

Ready to make your first trade? This guide will walk you through different ways to buy and sell tokens with MEME AI.

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

• ✅ Created your account

• ✅ Funded your wallet (minimum $50 recommended)

• ✅ At least 0.1 SOL for transaction fees

Method 1: Using AI Chat (Easiest)

Basic Buy Command

1. Type in chat: "Buy $50 of Bonk"

2. MEME AI responds with:

   • Current token price

   • Amount you'll receive

   • Network fees

   • Slippage setting

3. Review the details

4. Click "Confirm Trade"

5. Trade executes in seconds!

Chat Examples

Simple Buys:

• "Buy $100 of WIF"

• "Buy 1000 BONK tokens"

• "Purchase $200 worth of POPCAT"

Smart Buys:

• "Buy $100 of the top trending token"

• "Buy the best performing token today"

• "Invest $50 in a small cap gem"

Sell Commands:

• "Sell all my BONK"

• "Sell 50% of my WIF"

• "Sell $100 worth of POPCAT"

Understanding AI Responses

MEME AI will show you:

📊 Trade Summary
Token: BONK
Price: $0.000024
Amount: 2,083,333 BONK
Cost: $50.00
Fees: ~$0.01
Slippage: 1%

[Confirm Trade] [Cancel]

Method 2: Market Discovery

Finding Tokens to Trade

1. Go to Market tab

2. Choose a category:

   • Top Tokens: Established performers

   • Small Cap 💎: Hidden gems under $10M

   • Pumping 🔥: Trending up fast

3. Click on any token to see:

   • Price chart

   • 24h volume

   • Market cap

   • Recent performance

4. Click "Trade" button

5. Enter amount to buy

6. Confirm transaction

Token Metrics Explained

Metric	What it Means	Good Sign
24h Change	Price change in 24 hours	Green/positive
Volume	Trading activity	Higher = more liquid
Market Cap	Total value of token	$1M-$100M for growth
Holders	Number of wallets	Increasing number
Score	MEME AI rating	70+ is strong

Method 3: Quick Swap Widget

Using Swap Interface

1. Find the Swap widget on dashboard

2. Select:

   • From: SOL (your balance)

   • To: Token you want

3. Enter amount

4. Check preview:

   • Exchange rate

   • Minimum received

   • Price impact

5. Click "Swap"

Swap Settings

Slippage Tolerance:

• 0.5%: For popular tokens

• 1%: Standard (recommended)

• 3-5%: For new/volatile tokens

• 10%+: High volatility/low liquidity

Transaction Priority:

• Normal: Standard speed (5-30 seconds)

• Fast: Priority processing (2-10 seconds)

• Turbo: Maximum priority (instant)

Your First Sell Trade

When to Sell

Consider selling when:

• Token hits your profit target (e.g., +50%)

• You need to rebalance portfolio

• Token shows weakness (-20% stop loss)

• You found better opportunity

How to Sell

1. Go to Wallet tab

2. Find token in portfolio

3. Click "Sell" button

4. Choose amount:

   • Percentage (25%, 50%, 100%)

   • Token amount

   • USD value

5. Confirm transaction

Selling via Chat

Quick commands:

• "Sell all BONK"

• "Take 50% profits on WIF"

• "Convert POPCAT to SOL"

• "Sell $100 of my largest holding"

Understanding Fees

Network Fees

• Solana fee: ~0.001 SOL ($0.02-0.05)

• Paid per transaction

• Cannot be avoided

Trading Fees

• MEME AI fee: 1% per trade

• Built into price

• Supports development

Example Total Cost

For a $100 trade:

• Token cost: $99

• MEME AI fee: $1

• Network fee: ~$0.02

• Total: ~$100.02

Trade Confirmation

What Happens After Trading

1. Instant Confirmation: See success message

2. Portfolio Updates: New balance shown

3. Transaction Hash: Blockchain proof

4. Chart Updates: See your entry point

Tracking Your Trade

View in Trade History:

• Execution price

• Token amount

• Fees paid

• Profit/loss

• Time stamp

Common First Trade Mistakes

Mistake 1: Too Much Slippage

❌ Setting 10% for liquid tokens ✅ Use 1-2% for most trades

Mistake 2: All-In on One Token

❌ Putting entire balance in one token ✅ Start with 10-20% of balance

Mistake 3: FOMO Buying

❌ Buying after huge pump ✅ Wait for pullback or find new opportunities

Mistake 4: No SOL for Fees

❌ Converting all SOL to tokens ✅ Keep 0.5 SOL minimum

Pro Tips for New Traders

Start Small

• First trade: $50-100

• Learn the interface

• Understand fees

• Get comfortable

Use AI Guidance

• Ask "Is BONK a good buy?"

• "Show me safe tokens"

• "What's trending today?"

• "Analyze TOKEN_NAME"

Set Targets

• Profit target: +30-50%

• Stop loss: -20%

• Take partial profits

• Reinvest gains

Practice Trades

Beginner Strategy

Week 1:

1. Buy $50 of top token

2. Buy $50 of trending token

3. Set one limit order

4. Try one scheduled task

Week 2:

1. Take profits if up 30%

2. Try Autopilot mode

3. Explore small caps

4. Review performance

After Your First Trade

What's Next?

Explore more features:

• Set up Autopilot - Automate your trading

• Create Tasks - Schedule strategies

• Limit Orders - Set price targets

• Track Performance - Monitor profits

Join the Community

• Share your first trade win!

• Learn from other traders

• Get strategy ideas

• Stay updated on features

Troubleshooting

Trade Failed

• Check SOL balance for fees

• Increase slippage (volatile token)

• Try smaller amount

• Wait and retry

Wrong Token Received

• Check token symbol carefully

• Verify contract address

• Contact support if needed

Price Different Than Expected

• Normal market movement

• Slippage in action

• Check price impact

• Use limit orders for precision

Success Checklist

✅ Made first trade successfully ✅ Understand fees ✅ Know how to buy and sell ✅ Comfortable with interface ✅ Ready for advanced features

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🎉 Congratulations on your first trade! You're now part of the MEME AI trading community. Keep learning, stay curious, and trade responsibly.