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Posted on Jan 23

Holder Bot vs Maker Bot vs Volume Bot vs Bump Bot: Which Do You Need?

#solana #pumpfun #cryptocurrency #trading

Introduction

"Should I use a holder bot or a maker bot?"
"What's the difference between volume bot and bump bot?"
"Which bot should I run first?"

These are the most common questions from Pump.fun token creators. The terminology is confusing, and using the wrong bot at the wrong time wastes SOL.

In this guide, I'll break down exactly what each bot does, which metrics it affects, when to use each one, and how to combine them for maximum visibility.

Quick Comparison Table

Bot Type	What It Does	Metric Affected	Price Impact	Best For
Bump Bot	Buy + Sell cycles	Transaction count, recency	Minimal	Pump.fun front page
Volume Bot	Buy + Sell cycles	Trading volume ($)	Minimal	DexScreener trending
Holder Bot	Buy only (unique wallets)	Holder count	Slight increase	Credibility, distribution
Maker Bot	Buy + Sell (unique wallets)	Unique makers/traders	Minimal	Trading activity signal

Now let's dive deep into each one.

Bump Bot: Stay on Pump.fun Front Page

What It Does

A bump bot executes rapid buy + sell cycles with small amounts of SOL. Each transaction "bumps" your token to the top of Pump.fun's homepage feed.

How It Works

1. Buy 0.001 SOL worth of tokens
2. Immediately sell those tokens
3. Repeat at configured rate (e.g., 300 BPM)
4. Token stays at top of Pump.fun feed

Metrics Affected

✅ Transaction count (high)
✅ Transaction recency (stays fresh)
✅ Pump.fun homepage position
❌ Holder count (no change - same wallet)
❌ Unique makers (no change - same wallet)
⚖️ Volume (minimal - small amounts)

When to Use Bump Bot

First 10-30 minutes after launch - Critical for initial visibility
King of the Hill competition - Maintain top position
During marketing pushes - Maximize visibility when promoting
Low-activity periods - Keep token from disappearing

Cost Structure

~0.0005 SOL platform fee per bump
Minimal SOL for buy amount (recycled in sell)
Gas fees per transaction

Bump Bot Benchmarks

BPM (Bumps/Min)	Position	Use Case
50-100	Mid-page	Maintenance mode
100-200	Top 20	Normal competition
200-300	Top 10	Active competition
300-500	Top 3	King of Hill push

Volume Bot: Climb DexScreener Leaderboard

What It Does

A volume bot generates trading volume by executing buy/sell cycles with larger amounts. The goal is to inflate the 24h volume metric that DexScreener and other platforms use for ranking.

How It Works

1. Buy X SOL worth of tokens (e.g., 0.1 SOL)
2. Sell those tokens
3. Repeat to hit volume target
4. 24h volume increases

Metrics Affected

✅ Trading volume (primary goal)
✅ Transaction count
❌ Holder count (no change)
❌ Unique makers (no change - same wallet)
⚖️ Price (minimal with balanced buy/sell)

When to Use Volume Bot

DexScreener trending push - Volume is ~35-40% of trending score
After establishing holders - Volume without holders looks suspicious
Pre-graduation push - Help complete bonding curve
Competing for leaderboard spots - Outpace competitor volume

Volume Bot vs Bump Bot: Key Difference

Aspect	Bump Bot	Volume Bot
Primary goal	Transaction recency	Volume amount
Amount per txn	Tiny (0.001 SOL)	Larger (0.01-0.1+ SOL)
Best platform	Pump.fun homepage	DexScreener trending
Speed metric	BPM (bumps/min)	Volume/hour target

Think of it this way:

Bump bot = "Hey Pump.fun, I'm still active!"
Volume bot = "Hey DexScreener, look at my trading volume!"

Holder Bot: Build Credibility Through Unique Holders

What It Does

A holder bot executes buy-only transactions from unique wallet addresses. Each wallet becomes a new holder that platforms count in their analytics.

How It Works

1. Generate fresh Solana wallet
2. Fund wallet with SOL
3. Buy tokens (wallet now holds them)
4. Wallet = 1 new holder
5. Repeat with new wallets

Metrics Affected

✅ Holder count (primary goal)
✅ Distribution score (more wallets = less concentrated)
✅ Some volume (buy transactions)
❌ Unique makers (holders don't sell)
⚖️ Price (slight upward pressure from buys)

When to Use Holder Bot

After getting visible - Don't waste on invisible tokens
Breaking 100/500/1000 thresholds - Psychological barriers
Improving distribution - Reduce whale concentration %
Building credibility - Traders check holder count first

Holder Bot Cost Breakdown

Each holder requires:

~0.006 SOL for PDA creation (3 on-chain accounts)
Your configured buy amount
~0.0005 SOL platform fee
Total: ~0.007 SOL per holder

Holder Bot Speed Benchmarks

HPM (Holders/Min)	Provider	Time for 1000 Holders
20-50	Basic bots	20-50 minutes
50-100	Mid-tier	10-20 minutes
500	Jumpbit	2 minutes

Maker Bot: Simulate Organic Trading Activity

What It Does

A maker bot executes buy + sell cycles from multiple unique wallets. This increases both the "unique makers" and "unique traders" metrics that platforms track.

How It Works

1. Generate fresh wallet
2. Fund wallet
3. Buy tokens
4. Sell tokens
5. Wallet = 1 unique maker
6. Repeat with new wallets

Metrics Affected

✅ Unique makers/traders (primary goal)
✅ Transaction count
✅ Some volume
⚖️ Holder count (wallets may end up with dust)
⚖️ Price (balanced buy/sell)

When to Use Maker Bot

Improving maker ratio - Low makers vs volume looks suspicious
Simulating organic activity - Multiple wallets trading
DexScreener maker metric - Part of trending algorithm
After establishing holders - Add trading activity layer

Holder Bot vs Maker Bot: The Key Difference

This is where most people get confused:

Aspect	Holder Bot	Maker Bot
Action	Buy only	Buy + Sell
Wallets become	Permanent holders	Traders (may have dust)
Primary metric	Holder count	Unique makers
Price impact	Upward (buys only)	Neutral (buy = sell)
Cost per wallet	~0.007 SOL	Higher (2x transactions)
Use case	Credibility	Trading activity

Simple rule:

Holder bot = Grow your community size (holder count)
Maker bot = Grow your trading activity (unique traders)

Which Bot Should You Use? (Decision Framework)

Stage 1: Launch (First 30 minutes)

Primary: Bump Bot (300-500 BPM)
Goal: Get on Pump.fun front page

Launch → Bump Bot → Front page visibility

Stage 2: Build Credibility (While visible)

Primary: Holder Bot (100-500 HPM)
Secondary: Keep bump bot running
Goal: Pass 100-500 holder threshold

Visible + Bump Bot → Add Holder Bot → Credibility

Stage 3: Volume Push (Competition)

Primary: Volume Bot
Secondary: Maintain bump bot
Goal: Climb DexScreener trending

Credibility + Holders → Add Volume Bot → DexScreener ranking

Stage 4: Organic Simulation (Sustained growth)

Add: Maker Bot
Goal: Natural-looking trading activity

Volume + Holders → Add Maker Bot → Organic appearance

The Full Stack Strategy

For maximum visibility, run multiple bots in coordination:

Budget Strategy (~5-10 SOL)

1. Bump Bot: 200 BPM for 30 min
2. Holder Bot: 200 holders
3. Volume Bot: Basic volume maintenance

Competitive Strategy (~20-50 SOL)

1. Bump Bot: 400 BPM continuous
2. Holder Bot: 500-1000 holders
3. Volume Bot: Aggressive volume push
4. Maker Bot: 100-200 unique makers

King of Hill Strategy (~50-100+ SOL)

1. Bump Bot: 500 BPM maximum
2. Holder Bot: 1500+ holders
3. Volume Bot: Match competitor volume
4. Maker Bot: 300+ unique makers
5. Coordinate timing with marketing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Running holder bot first

Problem: Growing holders on an invisible token—nobody sees them.
Fix: Bump bot first → visibility → then holder bot.

Mistake 2: High volume, low holders

Problem: Looks like wash trading or manipulation.
Fix: Build holders before pushing volume.

Mistake 3: Holders without trading activity

Problem: 1000 holders but 5 makers looks fake.
Fix: Add maker bot to simulate organic trading.

Mistake 4: All bots at once from start

Problem: Wasteful, uncoordinated, looks unnatural.
Fix: Phase approach—bump → holder → volume → maker.

Mistake 5: Stopping too early

Problem: Disappear as soon as bots stop.
Fix: Maintain baseline activity until organic growth kicks in.

Metrics Comparison Summary

Metric	Bump	Volume	Holder	Maker
Holder count	❌	❌	✅✅✅	⚖️
Unique makers	❌	❌	❌	✅✅✅
Transaction count	✅✅✅	✅✅	✅	✅✅
Trading volume	⚖️	✅✅✅	⚖️	✅
Pump.fun position	✅✅✅	✅	⚖️	⚖️
DexScreener trending	⚖️	✅✅✅	✅✅	✅✅
Price impact	Minimal	Minimal	Upward	Minimal