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# Getting Started

Before you start, **keep in mind**: while the potential for huge gains exists, **losses can happen easily** too. Trade carefully and understand the risks.

## Here's what you need to know:

### 1. Degen Mode

* Focus: Bot buying at **very early stages** (typically in the **$4k–$10k market cap** range).
* These are extremely fresh entries, meaning a lot will crash quickly — but this is where you can also catch **massive 100x opportunities**.
* It's a high-risk, high-reward hunting mode. **Fast action** is key.

### 2. Smart Mode

* Focus: Tokens that are spotted **before and after migrations** (mostly in the **$40k–$70k market cap** range, but sometimes up to **$700k and millions,** depends on tokens).
* Here are some filters, that we apply to tokens before the bot buys tokens:
  * Avoid 50% in the Top 20 holders
  * No big bundles
  * Fresh wallets
  * WinRate
  * Whales in Top 20 holders
  * Previous Twitter Handles
  * ...etc
* However, **you'll still see some trash tokens** — that's just how the market is.
  * If you think the bot didn't buy a token that has a good narrative for you, just [sell it manually](/maxi-trading-bot/buy-and-sell-tokens.md#sell-menu).

### 3. Safe Mode

* Focus: Tokens with **even more advanced filtering**, meant for **larger investments**.
* Filters check for:
  * No big green candles exactly before the bot buy
  * **Accumulation zones**
  * **Many kols in**
  * **...etc**
* This mode is designed to maximize chances of success, **but no investment is ever guaranteed.**