How to Trade Meme Coins on Axiom Like a Pro

Memecoin trading can be incredibly profitable but also extremely risky. This guide covers proven strategies used by professional traders to maximize gains while protecting your capital in the volatile memecoin market.

Understanding the Memecoin Lifecycle

Every memecoin typically follows a predictable pattern. Knowing which phase a token is in helps you make better entry and exit decisions:

1. Launch Phase: First 1-30 minutes. Highest risk, highest reward. Use Axiom’s sniper tools.
2. Discovery Phase: 30 min - 6 hours. Token gains traction on Twitter. Check bundle checker before buying.
3. Momentum Phase: 6-48 hours. Strong volume and social activity. Best entry for most traders.
4. Peak/Pump Phase: Price reaches local top. Consider taking profits.
5. Dump Phase: Early buyers exit. 90% of memecoins die here.

Sniping Strategies

Sniping means buying a token immediately at launch, often within seconds. Here’s how pros do it:

• Use Axiom’s Mempool monitoring to see pending launches
• Set high gas priority (0.01-0.02 SOL) to front-run other buyers
• Set slippage to 10-20% for launch snipes (price moves fast)
• Never invest more than 1-2% of your portfolio in a single snipe
• Have your SOL ready and wallet connected before the launch

Risk Management Rules

1. The 5% Rule: Never risk more than 5% of your portfolio on any single memecoin
2. Set Stop Losses: Use Axiom’s TP/SL feature to auto-sell if price drops 20-30%
3. Take Profit Strategy: Sell 50% at 2x, 25% at 5x, let 25% ride
4. Time Limits: If a coin hasn’t moved in 24 hours, consider exiting
5. Avoid FOMO: If you missed the initial pump, wait for a pullback or skip it

Using Memescope for Alpha

Axiom’s Memescope is your radar for new opportunities:

• Filter by market cap range (under $100K for highest risk/reward)
• Sort by volume spike (sudden volume = growing interest)
• Check Twitter mentions count (more mentions = more potential buyers)
• Look for tokens with strong community engagement

Twitter Tracker for Early Signals

Social sentiment often predicts price movement. Use Axiom’s Twitter Tracker to:

• Monitor mentions of specific tickers
• Track influencer wallets (whale monitoring)
• Identify trending narratives (AI, dogs, cats, etc.)

When to Enter vs Exit

ENTRY Signals:

• Low sniper supply (<15%)
• Strong Twitter traction
• Active developer (visible on socials)
• Good liquidity (can absorb sells without huge price impact) EXIT Signals:
• Developer selling tokens
• Volume drying up
• Hit your profit target
• Negative news or FUD spreading

Final Tips

• Keep a trading journal to track what works
• Don’t chase pumps - there will always be another token
• Take profits regularly - memecoins can dump 90% in minutes
• Use multiple wallets to diversify risk