Sniper bot guide

A sniper bot: what is it, really?

A crypto sniper bot is a program that automatically buys a token in the very first blocks after an event: the coin's creation, its pool opening, or a buy by a wallet you follow. Its only goal is to get there before everyone else, at the best price.

Updated October 5, 2026

How a sniper bot works

It listensThe bot constantly receives what happens on-chain: new launches, buys by followed wallets.
It decidesIt applies your filters: does this coin match what you're after (mcap, dev buy, name…)?
It signs and sendsIf it fits, it builds the transaction, signs it and sends it to the network, all within a fraction of a millisecond for the fastest ones.
It sellsA good sniper also handles the exit: take profits, stop loss, sell after a number of blocks.

What makes a sniper fast

Reaction time: from the spotted event to the signed transaction. On Scope: 0.32 ms median (see the Speed page).
Send routes: sending the same transaction through several paths (RPC, Jito, network leaders) raises the odds of landing in the target block.
Tip and priority: when several buyers target the same block, the highest bidder goes first. See tip and priority.
Server location: the closer to validators, the faster the message arrives.

The three main kinds of snipe

Kind	When it buys	Example
Launch snipe	As soon as a coin is created and passes your filters	Scope's pump.fun sniper
Migration snipe	When a coin leaves its curve for a pool	Buying on arrival on PumpSwap
Copy trading	When a followed wallet buys	Scope's copy trading

The risks

Buying worthless coins: being first on a coin that collapses is still a loss. Filters and exits matter more than speed.
Being someone's exit: on some coins, the first buyers are the dev's wallets dumping onto snipers.
Tip costs: overbidding on every coin quickly costs more than you make.
Fake bots: a « sniper » asking for your recovery phrase is a scam. See security.

How to choose a sniper bot

Response times that are measured and published, not just « the fastest ».
Filters that fit your strategy.
Complete automatic exits.
Key custody explained clearly.
Readable fees. Our comparisons: Trojan, Maestro, BonkBot.

FAQ

Is a sniper bot legal?

A sniper bot places orders like a trader, just faster. Check your country's rules on crypto trading.

Does a sniper bot guarantee profits?

No. It only guarantees getting in early. The result depends on the coins you pick and your exits.

Do I need to code?

No. Telegram bots like Scope are set up with buttons.