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What is a Pump.fun Maker Bot? Complete Guide to Unique Makers

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Introduction

Your Pump.fun token has volume. It has bumps. But DexScreener shows only 23 unique makers—while trending tokens show 500, 1,000, even 3,000+.

What are "makers" and why does everyone have more than you?

The answer: Maker Bots.

In this guide, I'll explain exactly what a maker bot is, how it differs from holder and volume bots, what it costs, and when you should use one to boost your DexScreener trending score.

What is a Maker Bot?

A maker bot is an automated tool that increases your token's unique maker count by executing buy and sell transactions from multiple fresh wallet addresses.

Each transaction cycle creates a new "maker"—a unique wallet that has traded your token. Platforms like DexScreener, Pump.fun, and Birdeye track unique makers as a signal of organic trading activity.

Simple explanation:

  • You configure the bot with your token's mint address
  • The bot generates fresh Solana wallets
  • Each wallet executes a buy → then a sell
  • Each wallet = 1 new unique maker on-chain
  • Your maker count grows automatically

Unlike holder bots (which buy and hold), maker bots complete the full trading cycle. The wallet buys, then sells—simulating real trading activity from a unique address.

How Does a Maker Bot Work? (Technical Breakdown)

Let's look at what happens when a maker bot adds one new maker to your Pump.fun token:

Step 1: Wallet Generation

The bot generates a fresh Solana keypair—a brand new wallet address that has never interacted with your token.

Step 2: Funding

A small amount of SOL is transferred to the new wallet to cover:

  • The trade amount (buy + sell)
  • Transaction gas fees
  • PDA creation costs

Step 3: PDA Creation

For each new maker on Pump.fun's bonding curve, two Program Derived Accounts (PDAs) must be created:

PDA Type Purpose Rent Cost
Token Account Temporarily holds purchased tokens ~0.002 SOL
UserVolumeAccumulator Tracks wallet's trading volume ~0.002 SOL

Total PDA cost: ~0.004-0.012 SOL per maker (depending on existing accounts)

Step 4: Buy Transaction

The bot executes a buy on Pump.fun's bonding curve. The wallet now holds tokens.

Step 5: Sell Transaction

Immediately after (or with randomized delay), the bot sells the tokens back. The wallet has now completed a full trade cycle.

Step 6: Maker Registered

The wallet is now counted as a unique maker—a distinct address that traded the token.

Step 7: Repeat

The bot repeats this process at your configured rate (e.g., 100 makers/minute, 500 makers/minute).

What Does a Maker Bot Actually Cost?

Let's break down the real cost per maker on Pump.fun:

PDA Creation (2 accounts):     ~0.004-0.012 SOL
Trade Amount:                  ~0.0001 SOL (configurable, recycles)
Pump.fun Fees (buy + sell):    ~0.00002 SOL
Transaction Gas (2 txns):      ~0.00002 SOL
Platform Fee:                  ~0.0005 SOL
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TOTAL PER MAKER:               ~0.005-0.013 SOL
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Cost examples (at ~0.013 SOL/maker):

  • 100 makers: ~1.3 SOL
  • 500 makers: ~6.5 SOL
  • 1,000 makers: ~13 SOL

The trade amount is configurable and mostly recycles back (minus fees). You can use tiny amounts (0.0001 SOL) for budget campaigns or larger amounts (0.001+ SOL) for more visible trading activity.

Maker Bot vs Holder Bot vs Volume Bot

This is where most people get confused. Here's the clear distinction:

Feature Maker Bot Holder Bot Volume Bot
Action Buy + Sell Buy only Buy + Sell
Wallets Fresh wallet each time Fresh wallet each time Same wallet repeats
Result +1 unique maker +1 unique holder +Volume (same wallet)
Wallet fate Used once Holds tokens forever Reused continuously
Primary metric Unique traders count Holder count Trading volume
DexScreener impact Makers column Holders column Volume column

Key insight:

  • Maker Bot = Many wallets, each trades once → increases unique traders
  • Volume Bot = One wallet trades many times → increases volume but not unique traders
  • Holder Bot = Many wallets, each buys once and holds → increases holders

For maximum DexScreener ranking impact, you need all three metrics: volume, holders, AND unique makers.

Why Do Unique Makers Matter?

DexScreener's trending algorithm weighs multiple factors:

  1. Trading Volume - Total SOL traded
  2. Transaction Count - Number of trades
  3. Unique Makers - Distinct wallets trading
  4. Holder Count - Wallets holding tokens
  5. Liquidity - Pool depth

Unique makers signal organic interest. A token with 100 SOL volume from 5 wallets looks suspicious. The same volume from 500 unique wallets looks like genuine market activity.

DexScreener specifically displays "Makers" as a visible metric—traders check this before buying.

When Should You Use a Maker Bot?

Good Use Cases:

1. Boosting DexScreener Trending Score
DexScreener weights unique makers heavily. If your maker count is low relative to competitors, you won't trend regardless of volume.

2. After Establishing Volume
Don't run maker bot on a zero-volume token. Build volume first with volume bot, then add unique makers for credibility.

3. Competing for Top Trending Positions
Top DexScreener tokens show 1,000-5,000+ unique makers. At 500 MPM (makers per minute), you can compete in minutes.

4. Creating Natural-Looking Activity
Maker bots with randomized trade amounts create chart patterns that look organic—varied transaction sizes from many wallets.

When NOT to Use:

1. Before You Have Visibility
Build volume and get on front page first. Makers without visibility waste SOL.

2. As a Substitute for Holders
Maker bots don't increase holder count. You need holder bot for that metric.

3. After Bonding Curve Graduation
Pump.fun maker bots only work on the bonding curve. After migration to Raydium/Pump.fun AMM, you need different tools.

Maker Bot Speed Comparison

Bot Service Max Speed Time for 1000 Makers
Manual trading 1-5 MPM 3-16 hours
Basic Telegram bots 20-50 MPM 20-50 minutes
Smithii 50-100 MPM 10-20 minutes
Jumpbit 500 MPM 2 minutes

Speed matters because DexScreener updates in near real-time. Faster maker generation = faster ranking improvements.

How to Set Up a Maker Bot (No-Code)

Modern maker bots don't require coding. Here's the typical setup with Jumpbit:

  1. Connect Wallet - Link your Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.)
  2. Enter Token Mint - Paste your token's contract address
  3. Configure Trade Amount - Fixed or random range (e.g., 0.0001-0.001 SOL)
  4. Set Maker Rate - Makers per minute (up to 500 MPM)
  5. Set Duration - How long to run
  6. Deploy - Confirm and monitor live dashboard

The bot handles wallet generation, funding, and trade execution automatically.

Fixed vs Range Trade Amounts

Most maker bots offer two modes:

Fixed Amount:

  • Every trade uses the same SOL amount
  • Predictable cost per maker
  • Less natural-looking on charts

Range Amount:

  • Trades use random amounts within your range (e.g., 0.0001-0.001 SOL)
  • More organic-looking transaction patterns
  • Variable cost per maker

Range mode is recommended for creating natural chart activity.

Common Maker Bot Questions

Q: Will DexScreener count bot-generated makers?
Yes. DexScreener reads on-chain data. Every unique wallet that trades counts as a maker.

Q: Can I run maker bot and holder bot together?
Yes. Maker bot increases unique traders, holder bot increases holder count. Both metrics matter.

Q: What happens after graduation from Pump.fun?
The maker bot pauses. You'll need AMM-compatible tools for Raydium/Pump.fun AMM pools.

Q: Is maker bot the same as volume bot?
No. Volume bot uses the same wallet repeatedly (more volume, same maker count). Maker bot uses fresh wallets (more unique makers).

Key Takeaways

  1. Maker bots increase unique trader count by executing buy+sell from fresh wallets
  2. Different from holder bots - makers trade and exit, holders buy and keep
  3. Different from volume bots - makers use unique wallets, volume bots reuse wallets
  4. Real cost is ~0.005-0.013 SOL/maker due to PDA creation
  5. Speed varies widely - from 20 MPM to 500 MPM
  6. DexScreener weights unique makers in trending algorithm

Next Steps

Ready to increase your unique maker count?

Try Jumpbit Maker Bot - Generate up to 500 unique makers per minute with 0.0005 SOL platform fee.

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