How to Snipe Tokens on TON DEXes
Token sniping ā buying a new token the moment it lists on a DEX ā is one of the most popular strategies in TON trading. When done right, you can get in at the lowest possible price before the crowd drives it up.
This tutorial walks you through the complete process of sniping tokens on STON.fi and DeDust using a Telegram bot.
Prerequisites
Before you start, you'll need:
- ā¢A Telegram account
- ā¢TON tokens in a wallet (you'll deposit into the bot)
- ā¢A sniper bot (we recommend Crypton Superbot for beginners)
Step 1: Set Up Your Bot
- Open your chosen bot in Telegram
- Send /start to initialize
- The bot will create a wallet ā save the seed phrase securely
- Send TON to the bot's wallet address
Step 2: Configure Sniping Settings
Most bots let you configure:
- ā¢Buy amount ā How much TON to spend per snipe (start small: 1-5 TON)
- ā¢Slippage ā Maximum price deviation you'll accept (5-15% for new tokens)
- ā¢Gas fee ā Higher gas = faster execution (set to "fast" or "turbo")
- ā¢Auto sell ā Take profit at 2x, 5x, or 10x (optional but recommended)
Step 3: Find Tokens to Snipe
There are several ways to find upcoming token launches:
- ā¢Launchpad monitoring ā BigPump, TON.fun, PocketFi announce upcoming launches
- ā¢Bot alerts ā Set up new token alerts in your sniper bot
- ā¢Telegram groups ā Join TON alpha groups for early calls
- ā¢DEX monitoring ā Watch for new liquidity pools on STON.fi/DeDust
Step 4: Execute the Snipe
For manual sniping:- Paste the token contract address into the bot
- Click "Buy" or use the /buy command
- Confirm the transaction
- Enable auto-snipe in bot settings
- Set your criteria (min liquidity, max market cap, etc.)
- The bot will automatically buy tokens that match
Step 5: Manage Your Position
After buying:
- ā¢Set a take profit order (e.g., sell 50% at 3x)
- ā¢Set a stop loss to limit downside (e.g., sell at -30%)
- ā¢Monitor the token's chart and community
Pro Tips
- ā¢Start small ā Your first snipes should be 1-2 TON maximum
- ā¢Check the contract ā Look for renounced ownership and locked liquidity
- ā¢Diversify ā Don't put everything into one snipe
- ā¢Take profits ā Sell in portions as the price rises
- ā¢Watch for rugs ā If the dev removes liquidity, sell immediately
Common Mistakes
- ā¢Sniping without checking the contract ā potential rug pull
- ā¢Setting slippage too low ā transaction fails, you miss the launch
- ā¢Setting slippage too high ā you get sandwiched by MEV bots
- ā¢Going all-in on one token ā devastating if it rugs
- ā¢Not setting stop loss ā watching your gains evaporate
Safety Warning
Token sniping is high-risk. Most new tokens on TON (and any chain) go to zero. Only snipe with money you can afford to lose, and always do your own research before buying.
Read our Safety Guide for more detailed security advice.