Your First Trading Bot in 30 Minutes
This guide walks you through setting up your first automated trading bot. By the end, you’ll have a working bot placing real trades.Estimated time: 30 minutesWhat you’ll need:
- Any amount of PUMPKIN tokens (SUI, Solana, or BASE)
- Exchange account with $500+ for trading
- 30 minutes of focused time
Choose Your Path
I'm a Beginner
Use the Minimalist Alpha preset.
- Simple configuration
- Battle-tested defaults
- Great for learning
I'm Experienced
Choose from multiple strategies.
- Full parameter control
- Advanced features
- Custom configurations
Prerequisites Checklist
Before starting, ensure you have:Wallet - SUI, Solana, or EVM wallet
Any PUMPKIN tokens - Required for Tier 1 platform access
Exchange account - BloFin, Bybit, HTX, WEEX, or Defx
$500+ trading capital - In your exchange futures wallet
Step 1: Get PUMPKIN Tokens (10 minutes)
Already have PUMPKIN? Skip to Step 2
Already have PUMPKIN? Skip to Step 2
If you already hold any PUMPKIN tokens in your wallet, you can skip this step.
Option A: SUI Network
Get a SUI Wallet
Download Sui Wallet or Suiet
Option B: Solana Network
Get a Solana Wallet
Download Phantom or Solflare
Step 2: Connect to VoidX (2 minutes)
Visit the Dashboard
Go to voidx.trade
The platform verifies your PUMPKIN balance automatically. Any amount of PUMPKIN grants Tier 1 access.
Step 3: Add Exchange API Keys (5 minutes)
3.1 Create API Keys on Your Exchange
- BloFin
- Bybit
- HTX
- WEEX
- Log in to BloFin
- Go to Account → API Management
- Create new API key with:
- Read
- Trade
- Withdraw (NEVER enable!)
- Set a passphrase
- Copy: API Key, Secret, Password
3.2 Add Keys to VoidX
Enter Credentials
- Select your exchange
- Paste API Key
- Paste Secret Key
- Enter Password/Passphrase (if required)
Step 4: Launch Your First Bot (5 minutes)
4.1 Choose a Symbol
For beginners, we recommend:- DOGEUSDT - High volume, good for learning
- 1000PEPEUSDT - Volatile, good profits in good conditions
4.2 Select a Preset
4.3 Review Settings
Before starting, review these key settings:| Setting | Recommended for Beginners | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet Exposure | 10-15% | Maximum capital at risk |
| Leverage | 10-20x | Position multiplier |
| Position Limits | $2,000 max | Maximum position size |
4.4 Start the Bot
Step 5: Verify It’s Working (5 minutes)
Check These Indicators
Status is Green - Bot is running without errors
Orders Visible - Open orders appear in dashboard
Logs Updating - Trading Console shows activity
What to Expect
First few minutes:- Bot analyzes market conditions
- Places initial grid orders
- You’ll see orders in the dashboard
- Some orders may fill (depending on market movement)
- Position may open
- P&L starts tracking
- Multiple fills likely
- Position may grow and shrink
- Take-profit orders execute
What’s Next?
Understand Strategies
Learn how each strategy works
Customize Settings
Adjust parameters for your style
Risk Management
Protect your capital
Troubleshooting
Fix common issues
Common First-Timer Questions
How long before I see profits?
How long before I see profits?
It depends on market conditions. In active markets, you might see fills within hours. In quiet markets, it might take longer.Don’t expect: Instant profits
Do expect: Activity within 24 hours in normal conditions
What if my position goes negative?
What if my position goes negative?
This is normal! The strategy is designed to average into positions and recover.
- Small losses are expected
- The system has recovery mechanisms
- Auto-hedging provides protection (if enabled)
- Only panic at 10%+ losses
Should I watch it constantly?
Should I watch it constantly?
First week: Check daily to understand behavior
After learning: Weekly checks are usually fine
Exception: Highly volatile markets - check more often
When should I stop the bot?
When should I stop the bot?
Consider stopping when:
- You want to take profits
- Market conditions are extreme
- You don’t understand what’s happening
- You’re approaching loss limits