> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://light-docs.nova.trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://light-docs.nova.trade/configuration/settings/auto-trade.md).

# Auto Trade

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## <mark style="color:yellow;">Interactive Tutorial</mark>:point\_down:

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## <mark style="color:yellow;">How to Use Auto Trade</mark>

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#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Set Buy Amount</mark>

Click **Set Buy Amount** to define how much SOL Nova will use for each automatic trade.
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#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Define Market Cap Limits</mark>

Use **Set Minimum Market Cap** and **Set Maximum Market Cap** to control which tokens qualify for auto buys. This helps filter out low-quality or overvalued tokens.
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#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Adjust Your Settings</mark>

* **Set Fee:** Specify the network fee for each auto trade.
* **Slippage:** Choose the acceptable price deviation during execution.
* **Set Tip:** Add an optional SOL tip to prioritize your transactions during busy market activity.
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#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Save and Reset Your Rules</mark>

* **Save Rules:** Stores your current configuration so Nova can follow it automatically.
* **Reset Rules:** Clears all existing rules to create a new setup from scratch.
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#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Manage and Exit</mark>

* **Refresh:** Updates your active auto trade settings and real-time status.
* **Back:** Returns to the previous settings menu.
* **Close:** Exits the Auto Trade panel.
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## <mark style="color:yellow;">Key Points from The Auto Trade Menu</mark>

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**Tip:** Auto Trade activates when you paste a contract address (CA) directly into Nova. Always double-check that the CA is correct before pasting - using the wrong one can trigger unwanted buys.
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| Button                 | Action                                                                  |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Save Rules             | Saves your current auto trade configuration.                            |
| Set Buy Amount         | Defines how much SOL Nova will use for each automatic buy.              |
| Set Minimum Market Cap | Sets the lowest market cap required for a token to trigger an auto buy. |
| Set Maximum Market Cap | Sets the highest market cap limit for eligible auto buys.               |
| Set Fee                | Adjusts the network fee used for automated transactions.                |
| Slippage               | Displays or changes the allowed price deviation during execution.       |
| Set Tip                | Adds an optional tip in SOL to increase transaction priority.           |
| Reset Rules            | Clears all existing rules to start a new configuration.                 |
| Back                   | Returns to the previous menu.                                           |
| Refresh                | Updates your auto trade settings and status in real time.               |
| Close                  | Exits the Auto Trade panel.                                             |