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:
- $100+ worth of PUMPKIN tokens
- Exchange account with $500+ for trading
- 30 minutes of focused time
Choose Your Path
I'm a Beginner
Use the Conservative Vortex DCA preset.
- Lower risk
- Easier to understand
- Great for learning
I'm Experienced
Choose from multiple strategies.
- Full parameter control
- Advanced features
- Custom configurations
Prerequisites Checklist
Before starting, ensure you have:Sui Wallet - Sui Wallet, Suiet, or any Sui-compatible wallet
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 $100+ worth of PUMPKIN tokens in your Sui wallet, you can skip this step.
1.1 Set Up Sui Wallet
1
Install Wallet Extension
Download Sui Wallet or Suiet
2
Create New Wallet
Follow the wallet setup wizard. Save your seed phrase securely!
3
Get Your Wallet Address
Copy your Sui address - you’ll need it to receive tokens
1.2 Buy SUI Tokens
Get SUI tokens via one of these methods:- From CEX: Buy SUI on Binance, Coinbase, etc., then withdraw to your Sui wallet
- Bridge: Bridge from other chains using Portal Bridge
1.3 Swap for PUMPKIN
2
Connect Your Wallet
Click “Connect Wallet” and approve the connection
3
Swap SUI for PUMPKIN
- Select SUI as input
- Select PUMPKIN as output
- Enter amount ($100+ worth)
- Confirm swap
Step 2: Connect to Quant Dash (2 minutes)
1
Visit the Dashboard
Go to trade.quantumvoid.org
2
Connect Wallet
Click “Connect Sui Wallet” in the top right
3
Approve Connection
Your wallet will prompt you - click Approve
4
Sign Authentication
Sign the message to verify wallet ownership (no transaction, just signature)
The platform verifies your PUMPKIN balance automatically. If you don’t meet the minimum requirement, you’ll be prompted to acquire more tokens.
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 Quant Dash
1
Navigate to Exchanges
Dashboard → Settings → Exchanges
2
Add New Exchange
Click “Add Exchange”
3
Enter Credentials
- Select your exchange
- Paste API Key
- Paste Secret Key
- Enter Password/Passphrase (if required)
4
Test Connection
Click “Test Connection” - should show success
5
Save
Click “Save” to store credentials securely
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
1
Go to Bot Management
Dashboard → Bot Management
2
Click Create Bot
Click “New Bot” or “Create Bot”
3
Select Exchange
Choose the exchange you just configured
4
Select Symbol
Enter
DOGEUSDT (or your chosen symbol)5
Choose Preset
Select “Vortex DCA - Conservative” or similar beginner preset
Presets come pre-configured with safe settings. You can customize later.
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 |
| Nr Clusters | 4 | Number of buy orders |
4.4 Start the Bot
1
Click Start
Click the “Start Bot” button
2
Confirm
Review the confirmation dialog and confirm
3
Watch Status
Status should change to Running (green)
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