# Buy

Purchase any SPL token directly through GRODT Trading Bot with a simple command. This guide explains how to buy tokens on Solana using SOL.

## 🚀 **Step-by-Step Guide**

### **Step 1: Start the Purchase Process**

**What you do:**

* Tap the "Buy" button in the main menu, or
* Send the command `/buy`

**What the bot responds:**

* "Enter a token symbol, name, or address to buy"

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### **Step 2: Choose Your Token**

**What you do:**

* Enter your desired token using one of these methods:
  * **Token symbol** (e.g., `BONK`, `RAY`, `ORCA`)
  * **Token name** (e.g., `Bonk`, `Raydium`)
  * **Contract address** (for new or unlisted tokens)

**What the bot shows:**

* Trading panel with token information and these options:
  * **Navigation:** `← Back` and `🔄 Refresh` buttons
  * **Speed Settings:** `✅ W1` toggle and `⚙️ Settings`
  * **Trading Mode:** `✅ Swap` (instant) or `Limit` (conditional)
  * **Amount Options:** `0.5 SOL`, `1 SOL`, `3 SOL`, `5 SOL`, `10 SOL`
  * **Custom Amount:** `X SOL` 🖊️ (tap to enter any amount)
  * **Slippage:** `✅ 15% Slippage` (default) or `X Slippage` 🖊️ (custom)
  * **Action Button:** `BUY`

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### **Step 3: Set Your Purchase Amount**

**What you do:**

1. Choose from preset amounts (`0.5 SOL`, `1 SOL`, etc.) OR
2. Tap `X SOL` to enter a custom amount
3. If using custom: enter your desired amount (e.g., `0.001`)
4. Adjust slippage if needed (15% works for most tokens)

**What the bot shows:**

* Updated panel with your selections marked with ✅
* Same options available for changes
* `BUY` button ready for execution

***

### **Step 4: Execute the Trade**

**What you do:**

* Tap the `BUY` button

**What the bot shows:**

* **Trade confirmation screen** with:
  * Token header (e.g., "Buy $BONK") with token link
  * Current balance, price, liquidity (LIQ), market cap (MC)
  * Security info (Renounced status, etc.)
  * **Trade preview:** Exact amounts (e.g., `0.001 SOL ($0.22) ⇄ 10,837 BONK ($0.22)`)
  * **Price impact:** How your trade affects the token price (e.g., `0.00%`)
  * **Final confirmation:** `✅ Buy Success!` with Solscan link
  * **Next actions:** `← Back`, `View Tokens`, `Sell`

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### **Step 5: Transaction Complete**

**What happens automatically:**

* Bot executes the swap on Solana blockchain through DEX aggregators
* Transaction is confirmed on-chain
* You receive confirmation with transaction hash
* Solscan link provided for verification

**Your next options:**

* `View Tokens` - Check your portfolio and new token balance
* `Sell` - Quickly sell tokens if desired
* `← Back` - Return to main trading menu

***

## 💡 **Complete Example: Buying BONK Tokens**

**🗣️ You:** `/buy`

**🤖 Bot:**

```
Enter a token symbol, name, or address to buy
```

**🗣️ You:** `BONK`

**🤖 Bot:**

```
🐕 BONK - $0.000020
Balance: 2.5 SOL | Price: $0.000020 | LIQ: $2.3M | MC: $1.5B
✅ Mint Authority Renounced

💰 Amount:
[0.5 SOL] [1 SOL] [3 SOL] [5 SOL] [10 SOL]
[X SOL 🖊️]

⚡ Slippage: [✅ 15%] [X Slippage 🖊️]
Mode: [✅ Swap] [Limit] | Speed: [✅ W1] [⚙️ Settings]

[BUY] [← Back] [🔄 Refresh]
```

**🗣️ You:** Tap `X SOL` → Enter `0.5` → Tap `BUY`

**🤖 Bot:**

```
📊 Buy $BONK
Balance: 2.5 SOL | Price: $0.000020 | LIQ: $2.3M | MC: $1.5B
✅ Mint Authority Renounced

💱 Trade Preview:
0.5 SOL ($115.50) ⇄ 2,887,500 BONK ($115.50)

Price Impact: 0.12%
Slippage Tolerance: 15%
Estimated Network Fee: ~0.005 SOL

✅ Buy Success! 🔗 View on Solscan

[← Back] [View Tokens] [Sell]
```

**🗣️ You:** Tap `View Tokens`

**🤖 Bot:**

```
📱 Your Portfolio

💰 SOL: 1.995 SOL ($460.77)
🐕 BONK: 2,887,500 BONK ($115.50)

[Refresh] [Buy] [Sell] [← Back]
```

***

#### **Advanced Buy Options** <a href="#advanced-buy-options" id="advanced-buy-options"></a>

**Custom Slippage**

* Set your preferred slippage tolerance
* Default: 15% (1% recommended for most trades)
* Higher slippage may be needed for low liquidity tokens

**Priority Gas**

* Increase transaction speed during congestion
* Enable in settings for faster execution

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#### **Trading Tips** <a href="#trading-tips" id="trading-tips"></a>

* **Check Price First**: Use `/price [token]` to see current rates
* **Market Timing**: SOL/SPL prices fluctuate rapidly
* **Gas Optimization**: Trading during off-peak hours may reduce fees

***

#### **FAQ** <a href="#faq" id="faq"></a>

❓ **What's the minimum purchase amount?** → 0.01 SOL

❓ **How are fees calculated?** → 1% trading fee (0.1% to prize pool, 0.9% to GRODT) + Solana network fee

❓ **Can I buy any SPL token?** → Yes, any token with sufficient liquidity on Solana DEXs


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