Banana Gun 101

Stylized sniper rifle scope locked onto a crypto token with Telegram speech bubbles

Banana Gun is a trading bot built for fast swaps and automation. It’s popular for quickly buying/selling tokens — especially when speed matters.

Security First

Telegram bots get impersonated constantly. Only use Banana Gun links from official sources. Never share your private key or Secret Recovery Phrase with anyone.

What you’ll need

  • A wallet with funds on the chain you plan to trade (often Ethereum or an EVM L2).
  • Some extra gas for approvals and swaps.
  • A plan: are you buying a long‑term hold, or doing short‑term trading?

Step 1: Start the bot and set up a wallet

  1. Open the official Banana Gun bot.
  2. Run /start.
  3. Create a bot wallet or connect your wallet (depending on the bot’s flow).
Beginner recommendation

Use a fresh wallet funded with a small amount first. Treat bot wallets like “hot wallets.”

Step 2: Fund the bot wallet

  1. Copy the deposit address shown by the bot.
  2. Send a small test amount first.
  3. Wait for confirmation and verify your balance in the bot.

Step 3: Buy a token

  1. Paste the token contract address into the bot (recommended), or search by ticker if supported.
  2. Review the token details carefully.
  3. Set slippage (start conservative; raise only if swaps fail).
  4. Confirm the buy.
Common Mistake

Don’t buy by ticker name alone — scammers create look‑alikes. Use the contract address from a trusted source.

Step 4: Sell and manage risk

  • Use the bot’s Sell function to exit.
  • If the bot supports it, set take‑profit / stop‑loss style rules.
  • Keep positions small until you trust the workflow.

Beginner checklist before buying

  • Confirm chain + contract address.
  • Check liquidity and whether you can sell (honeypot risk).
  • Start with a small buy and try a small sell to confirm it’s tradable.