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Pump.fun Volume Bot Strategy: From Launch to Leaderboard

TL;DR: A winning Pump.fun strategy combines Volume Bot for leaderboard ranking with Bump Bot for front page visibility. Start with moderate settings at launch, scale based on competition, and add Holder + Maker bots for complete coverage. This guide covers the full journey from token launch to trending success.


The Goal: Pump.fun Leaderboard Visibility

Getting your token on the Pump.fun leaderboard requires strategic activity generation. Random bot usage wastes SOL. A planned strategy maximizes every transaction.

This guide covers:

  • Pre-launch preparation
  • Launch phase tactics
  • Growth phase scaling
  • Pre-migration optimization
  • When to adjust settings

Let's build your complete Pump.fun strategy.


Phase 1: Pre-Launch Preparation

Before you start any bots, prepare properly.

Checklist Before Launch

Item Why It Matters
Wallet funded Enough SOL for bots + buffer
Token deployed Live on Pump.fun bonding curve
Mint address ready Copy from Pump.fun token page
Competition checked Know what trending tokens are doing
Budget planned Decide spend limits per phase

Budget Planning

Decide your total budget and allocate by phase:

Phase % of Budget Purpose
Launch 40% Initial visibility push
Growth 40% Sustain and scale
Reserve 20% React to competition

Example: 5 SOL total budget

  • Launch: 2 SOL
  • Growth: 2 SOL
  • Reserve: 1 SOL

Check the Competition

Before launching, visit Pump.fun and check:

  1. Current trending tokens - What's their volume?
  2. Front page tokens - How active are they?
  3. Time of day - Peak hours = more competition

This tells you what metrics you need to match or beat.


Phase 2: Launch Strategy (First 30 Minutes)

The first 30 minutes are critical. This is when you establish initial visibility.

Launch Stack: Volume Bot + Bump Bot

Run both simultaneously for maximum impact:

Bot Settings Cost (30 min)
Volume Bot 1,500-2,000 txns ~0.75-1 SOL
Bump Bot 150-200 BPM ~2.25-3 SOL
Total ~3-4 SOL

Why Both Bots at Launch?

Bot What It Does Immediate Benefit
Volume Bot Trading volume Leaderboard signal
Bump Bot Transaction frequency Front page visibility

Volume Bot builds your ranking metrics. Bump Bot gets eyes on your token immediately.

Launch Settings Recommendation

Volume Bot:

  • Transaction rate: 50-75 per minute
  • Amount per cycle: 0.02-0.05 SOL
  • Duration: 30 minutes

Bump Bot:

  • BPM: 150-200 (moderate-aggressive)
  • Duration: 30 minutes

Monitor During Launch

Watch these metrics:

  • Front page position (are you visible?)
  • Leaderboard movement (are you climbing?)
  • Competitor activity (is someone outpacing you?)

Adjust in real-time if needed.


Phase 3: Growth Strategy (30 Min - 2 Hours)

After the initial push, transition to sustainable growth.

Reduce Bump Bot, Maintain Volume Bot

Bot Launch Settings Growth Settings
Bump Bot 150-200 BPM 100-150 BPM
Volume Bot 50-75/min 30-50/min

You've established visibility. Now maintain it efficiently.

Add Holder Bot

Now is the time to build credibility metrics:

Bot Settings Cost
Holder Bot 200-300 holders ~0.1-0.15 SOL

Holder count signals legitimacy. Traders check this before buying.

Growth Phase Stack

Bot Configuration Est. Cost/Hour
Volume Bot 30-40 txns/min ~1-1.2 SOL
Bump Bot 100-150 BPM ~3-4.5 SOL
Holder Bot 100 holders ~0.05 SOL
Total ~4-6 SOL/hour

When to Scale Up

Increase settings if:

  • ✅ You're dropping off front page
  • ✅ Competitors are outpacing you
  • ✅ You have budget remaining
  • ✅ Organic activity is picking up (compound it)

When to Scale Down

Decrease settings if:

  • ✅ You're solidly on front page
  • ✅ Competition is low
  • ✅ Budget is running low
  • ✅ Organic activity is sustaining position

Phase 4: Leaderboard Push

If your goal is top leaderboard positions, you need a focused push.

Leaderboard Ranking Factors

Factor Bot That Helps
Trading volume Volume Bot
Transaction count Volume Bot + Bump Bot
Unique holders Holder Bot
Wallet diversity Maker Bot

Full Stack for Leaderboard

Bot Purpose Configuration
Volume Bot Volume metrics 50-75 txns/min
Bump Bot Transaction frequency 150-200 BPM
Holder Bot Holder count 300-500 holders
Maker Bot Multi-wallet activity 500-1,000 txns

Leaderboard Push Budget

For a 30-minute concentrated push:

Bot Cost
Volume Bot (2,000 txns) 1 SOL
Bump Bot (200 BPM × 30 min) 3 SOL
Holder Bot (400 holders) 0.2 SOL
Maker Bot (750 txns) 0.375 SOL
Total ~4.6 SOL

Phase 5: Pre-Migration Optimization

As your token approaches bonding curve completion, optimize for migration.

Pre-Migration Goals

Goal Why It Matters
Strong volume metrics Carries to DexScreener/Birdeye
High holder count Shows community
Active trading Attracts post-migration traders

Pre-Migration Stack

Focus on Volume Bot and Holder Bot:

Bot Priority Why
Volume Bot HIGH Volume metrics visible post-migration
Holder Bot HIGH Holder count carries over
Bump Bot MEDIUM Less critical near migration
Maker Bot MEDIUM Activity diversity

Timing the Migration

Watch your bonding curve progress:

  • 70-80%: Maintain current strategy
  • 80-90%: Increase Volume Bot for final metrics push
  • 90%+: Prepare to switch to AMM bots

Phase 6: Post-Migration (AMM)

Once your token migrates to Pumpfun-AMM/Raydium, switch tools.

Switch to AMM Bots

Bonding Curve Bot AMM Replacement
Pump.fun Volume Bot AMM Volume Bot
Pump.fun Holder Bot AMM Holder Bot
Pump.fun Maker Bot AMM Maker Bot

Note: Bump Bot is bonding curve only. No AMM equivalent needed - volume and maker bots handle visibility on DexScreener/Birdeye.


Strategy Templates

Template A: Budget Launch (3-5 SOL total)

Phase 1 - Launch (1.5 SOL):

  • Bump Bot: 15 min @ 150 BPM = 1.125 SOL
  • Volume Bot: 750 txns = 0.375 SOL

Phase 2 - Growth (1.5 SOL):

  • Bump Bot: 15 min @ 100 BPM = 0.75 SOL
  • Volume Bot: 1,000 txns = 0.5 SOL
  • Holder Bot: 200 holders = 0.1 SOL

Reserve: 1 SOL for scaling if needed


Template B: Standard Launch (5-8 SOL total)

Phase 1 - Launch (2.5 SOL):

  • Bump Bot: 20 min @ 200 BPM = 2 SOL
  • Volume Bot: 1,000 txns = 0.5 SOL

Phase 2 - Growth (3 SOL):

  • Bump Bot: 30 min @ 100 BPM = 1.5 SOL
  • Volume Bot: 2,000 txns = 1 SOL
  • Holder Bot: 300 holders = 0.15 SOL
  • Maker Bot: 500 txns = 0.25 SOL

Reserve: 1.5 SOL for competition response


Template C: Competitive Launch (8-12 SOL total)

Phase 1 - Launch (4 SOL):

  • Bump Bot: 30 min @ 200 BPM = 3 SOL
  • Volume Bot: 2,000 txns = 1 SOL

Phase 2 - Growth (5 SOL):

  • Bump Bot: 30 min @ 150 BPM = 2.25 SOL
  • Volume Bot: 3,000 txns = 1.5 SOL
  • Holder Bot: 500 holders = 0.25 SOL
  • Maker Bot: 1,000 txns = 0.5 SOL

Phase 3 - Leaderboard Push (2 SOL):

  • Volume Bot: 2,000 txns = 1 SOL
  • Bump Bot: 15 min @ 200 BPM = 1.5 SOL

Reserve: 1 SOL


Common Strategy Mistakes

Mistake 1: All Budget at Launch

Wrong: Spend 5 SOL in first 15 minutes, nothing left.

Right: Allocate 40% launch, 40% growth, 20% reserve.

Mistake 2: Only One Bot

Wrong: Run Volume Bot only, ignore front page.

Right: Combine Volume Bot + Bump Bot for volume AND visibility.

Mistake 3: Ignoring Competition

Wrong: Set fixed rates regardless of market.

Right: Check trending tokens, match their metrics.

Mistake 4: Stopping Too Early

Wrong: Run bots for 15 minutes, stop, hope for organic.

Right: Sustain activity through growth phase until organic traction builds.

Mistake 5: No Reserve Budget

Wrong: Spend everything, can't respond when competitor surges.

Right: Keep 20% reserve for unexpected competition.


Monitoring Your Strategy

Key Metrics to Track

Metric Where to Check Goal
Front page position Pump.fun homepage Stay visible
Leaderboard rank Pump.fun leaderboard Climb steadily
Volume (SOL) Token page Match/beat competitors
Holder count Token page Growing steadily
Bonding curve % Token page Progress toward migration

Dashboard Monitoring

Jumpbit's live dashboard shows:

  • Transactions completed
  • Volume generated
  • SOL spent
  • Bot status (running/paused)

Check every 10-15 minutes during active campaigns.

When to Pivot

Pivot UP if:

  • Dropping off front page despite running bots
  • Competitor clearly outpacing you
  • Organic activity starting (compound it!)

Pivot DOWN if:

  • Solidly in top positions
  • Low competition period
  • Budget needs stretching

Quick Reference: Strategy Cheatsheet

Launch Phase (0-30 min)

Volume Bot: 50-75 txns/min
Bump Bot:   150-200 BPM
Holder Bot: Not yet
Maker Bot:  Not yet
Budget:     40% of total
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Growth Phase (30 min - 2 hours)

Volume Bot: 30-50 txns/min
Bump Bot:   100-150 BPM
Holder Bot: 200-400 holders
Maker Bot:  500-1,000 txns
Budget:     40% of total
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Leaderboard Push (as needed)

Volume Bot: 50-75 txns/min
Bump Bot:   150-200 BPM
Holder Bot: Continue
Maker Bot:  Continue
Budget:     Reserve (20%)
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Start Your Strategy Now

Ready to execute your Pump.fun launch strategy?

👉 Volume Bot - Leaderboard ranking

👉 Bump Bot - Front page visibility

👉 Holder Bot - Holder count

👉 Maker Bot - Multi-wallet activity

All bots available from one Jumpbit dashboard at 0.0005 SOL per transaction.


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