How to Get Started
Step-by-step guide to connecting your wallet, configuring your first agent, and launching automated trading.
Getting started with Agentical is straightforward, but understanding the complete setup process ensures you maximize the platform's potential from day one. This guide walks you through everything from initial access to launching your first automated trading agent.
Prerequisites & Requirements
Before you begin, ensure you have the following essentials in place:
Wallet Requirements
Agentical operates on the Solana blockchain and requires a compatible wallet for all trading operations. Your wallet serves as both your identity and your trading account within the platform.
Supported Wallets:
Phantom (Recommended)
Solflare
Backpack
Any Solana-compatible wallet with WalletConnect support
Your wallet must contain SOL for two purposes: trading capital and transaction fees. Network fees on Solana are minimal (typically $0.001-0.01 per transaction), but maintaining a small SOL buffer ensures smooth operation.
AGNT Token Access
Access to Agentical is governed by AGNT token ownership. This isn't simply a payment mechanism—it's your gateway to the platform's features and capabilities.
Access Tier Structure
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Whitelist Holder → Beta Access (50 spots)
AGNT Holder → Basic Features
Higher AGNT Amount → Advanced Criteria Access
More Simultaneous Agents
Premium Strategy TemplatesThe more AGNT tokens you hold, the more platform features become available. This tiered approach ensures committed users receive maximum value while maintaining platform quality and performance.
Initial Beta Phase
Agentical is currently in its Beta phase, operating with carefully managed access:
Beta Program Details:
Total Slots: 50 initial users
Access Method: Whitelist + AGNT token holding requirement
Purpose: Real-world testing, feedback collection, performance optimization
Duration: Until platform stability is confirmed
Beta participants play a crucial role in refining the platform. Your feedback directly influences feature development and system improvements.
Step-by-Step Setup Process
Step 1: Wallet Connection
Begin by connecting your Solana wallet to the Agentical platform. This establishes your identity and enables the agent to execute trades on your behalf.
Connection Process:
Navigate to the Agentical dashboard
Click "Connect Wallet" in the top-right corner
Select your wallet provider from the options
Approve the connection request in your wallet
Verify connection status shows as "Connected"
Important Security Note: Agentical never requests your private keys or seed phrase. The connection process only requests permission to view your public address and submit transactions for your approval. You maintain complete custody of your assets at all times.
Step 2: AGNT Token Verification
Once connected, the platform automatically verifies your AGNT token holdings. This determines your access level and available features.
Verification Process:
System checks your wallet's AGNT balance
Access tier is calculated based on holdings
Available features are unlocked accordingly
Dashboard displays your current access level
If you don't hold sufficient AGNT tokens, the platform will display acquisition options and explain the benefits of different holding tiers.
Step 3: Agent Activation
With wallet connected and AGNT verified, you're ready to activate your trading agent.
Agent Setup Interface:
Configuration Options:
Agent Name - Assign a memorable name to your agent, especially useful if you plan to run multiple agents with different strategies.
Strategy Selection - Choose from pre-built strategy templates designed for different risk tolerances. Each template comes with carefully tested criteria combinations:
Conservative Strategy: Focus on established tokens with strong fundamentals, lower position sizes, stricter entry requirements
Balanced Strategy: Moderate risk-reward ratio, diverse criteria coverage, suitable for most users
Aggressive Strategy: Higher risk tolerance, faster entry on emerging opportunities, larger position sizes
Budget Allocation - Set clear financial boundaries for your agent's operations:
Per Trade Limit: Maximum capital deployed in a single position
Daily Spending Cap: Total trading budget per 24-hour period
Reserve Balance: Minimum wallet balance to maintain
These limits act as safety rails, preventing overexposure and ensuring controlled risk management.
Step 4: Strategy Customization (Optional)
While pre-built strategies work well for most users, advanced traders may want to customize their criteria. Agentical provides flexible customization through both guided interfaces and natural language instructions.
Customization Methods:
Guided Interface Approach:
Natural Language Approach:
Advanced users can provide instructions in plain English. The AI interprets your requirements and validates their feasibility:
Example Instructions:
"Only trade tokens that have been live for at least 6 hours"
"Avoid any token where the top holder owns more than 3%"
"Focus exclusively on tokens with locked liquidity"
"Prioritize tokens trending on DEX Screener"
The platform confirms understanding and highlights any instructions that can't be implemented, explaining why and suggesting alternatives.
Step 5: Final Review & Launch
Before activating your agent, review all configurations in the summary screen.
Pre-Launch Checklist:
✓ Wallet connected and verified ✓ AGNT token holdings confirmed ✓ Strategy selected or customized ✓ Budget limits set appropriately ✓ Trading hours configured (if scheduling enabled) ✓ Risk controls understood
Launch Confirmation Screen:
Once you confirm, the agent activates immediately. Within seconds, scanner agents begin monitoring pump.fun for opportunities matching your criteria.
Understanding Your First Hours
What Happens After Launch
The moment your agent activates, a sophisticated workflow springs into action. Understanding what's happening behind the scenes helps set appropriate expectations.
Immediate Activity (First 5 Minutes):
Scanner agents connect to market data streams
Historical token data is indexed for pattern recognition
Your criteria are loaded into the analysis pipeline
System checks SOL balance and confirms trading capability
Dashboard begins displaying live scanning metrics
First Hour Operations:
Hundreds of tokens are scanned and filtered
Promising candidates enter deep analysis phase
Risk scores are calculated for potential trades
Agent waits for optimal entry conditions
No trades may execute yet—this is normal
Typical Timeline to First Trade:
The agent prioritizes quality over speed. It won't force trades simply to show activity—it waits for genuine opportunities that match your criteria.
Dashboard Monitoring
Your dashboard provides real-time visibility into agent operations.
Key Dashboard Sections:
Agent Status Panel:
Recent Activity Log:
This activity log shows your agent is working, even when trades haven't executed yet. Each rejection represents the agent protecting your capital by maintaining strict standards.
Setting Realistic Expectations
Automated trading delivers best results when approached with realistic expectations and patience.
What to Expect:
Trade Frequency varies significantly based on market conditions and your strategy. Conservative strategies might execute 1-3 trades per day, while aggressive configurations could see 5-10 daily trades during active market periods. Some days may see zero trades if no opportunities meet your criteria—this is the agent doing its job correctly.
Win Rate in early-stage token trading typically ranges from 40-60% for well-configured strategies. Not every trade will profit, and that's expected. The goal is ensuring winners outweigh losers over time, delivering positive overall returns.
Profit Targets should be realistic. While occasional 10x returns occur, typical successful trades in this market segment achieve 20-80% profits. Your strategy's profit targets should reflect these realistic ranges.
Best Practices for New Users
Start Small
When first using Agentical, conservative initial settings help you learn the platform without excessive risk exposure.
Recommended Starter Settings:
Begin with 0.1-0.3 SOL per trade
Set daily limit at 1-2 SOL maximum
Choose the "Conservative" or "Balanced" strategy template
Run the agent for 24-48 hours before making adjustments
This approach lets you observe how the agent operates, understand its decision-making, and build confidence before scaling up.
Monitor Actively Initially
During your first few days, check your dashboard regularly to understand the agent's behavior patterns.
Learning Checklist:
□ Review which tokens the agent selected and why □ Observe entry timing decisions □ Track how long positions are held □ Note exit triggers (profit targets vs. stop-loss vs. time) □ Read trade reports to understand performance drivers □ Identify patterns in successful vs. unsuccessful trades
This active monitoring phase is temporary. Once you understand the agent's operation and trust its execution, you can transition to passive oversight.
Leverage Strategy Testing
Agentical allows you to save multiple strategy configurations and switch between them.
Strategy Testing Approach:
Week 1: Run Conservative strategy, document results
Week 2: Run Balanced strategy with same budget, compare performance
Week 3: Test minor custom adjustments to the better performer
Week 4: Implement your optimized configuration
This methodical testing reveals which approach works best for your risk tolerance and market conditions.
Use Activity Logs for Learning
The detailed activity logs provide invaluable insights into market dynamics and agent decision-making.
Analysis Examples:
Example 1 - Rejection Pattern:
Learning: Many tokens fail holder distribution requirements. Consider whether your 5% limit is too strict for current market conditions, or maintain it as a safety priority.
Example 2 - Timing Pattern:
Learning: Agent waited 26 minutes for better entry, demonstrating patience pays off.
Troubleshooting Common Setup Issues
Wallet Connection Problems
Issue: Wallet won't connect or connection drops repeatedly
Solutions:
Ensure wallet extension/app is updated to latest version
Clear browser cache and try reconnecting
Try a different browser if using web interface
Check wallet settings allow connection to new sites
Disable conflicting browser extensions temporarily
Insufficient AGNT Balance
Issue: Platform shows limited access due to low AGNT holdings
Solutions:
Verify your AGNT tokens are in the connected wallet (not a different address)
Check token contract address matches official AGNT token
Allow a few minutes for blockchain confirmation after acquiring AGNT
Refresh the dashboard to trigger balance re-verification
Agent Won't Start
Issue: Agent activation fails or shows error status
Common Causes & Fixes:
Insufficient SOL Balance
Ensure wallet has enough SOL for both trading and fees
Minimum recommended: trade budget + 0.05 SOL for fees
Budget Configuration Errors
Per-trade limit must be less than daily limit
Daily limit must be less than total wallet balance
Both must be positive numbers greater than minimum (typically 0.05 SOL)
Strategy Validation Failures
Custom criteria may contain conflicting requirements
Review any error messages explaining invalid criteria
Start with a pre-built template if custom settings fail
No Trades Executing
Issue: Agent is active but hasn't executed any trades after several hours
This May Be Normal If:
Market is quiet with few new launches
Your criteria are very strict (intentionally selective)
Current market conditions don't match your strategy focus
It's early in the agent's operation (first few hours)
Investigation Steps:
Review Activity Log: Check how many tokens were scanned and why they were rejected
Assess Criteria Strictness: If 100+ tokens scanned with zero qualifying, criteria may be too restrictive
Check Market Activity: Visit pump.fun directly to verify new tokens are launching
Verify Budget: Confirm sufficient SOL balance remains for trading
When to Adjust:
If 24+ hours pass with adequate market activity but zero trades, consider slightly relaxing one or two criteria
Focus on the criterion causing the most rejections (visible in activity logs)
Your First Trade Experience
What to Expect
When your agent executes its first trade, multiple notifications and dashboard updates occur simultaneously.
Trade Execution Sequence:
Dashboard Changes:
"Open Positions" count increases to 1
New trade appears in the positions table
Budget used counter updates
Activity log shows transaction details
Real-time P&L tracking begins
Understanding Trade Information
Each trade displays comprehensive details to help you understand the agent's decision.
Position Card Example:
Understanding the Metrics:
The Risk Score shows the token's evaluation at entry time. Higher scores indicate the token met more criteria with stronger signals.
Hold Duration tracks how long you've held the position. This helps you understand whether the agent favors quick scalps or longer holds with your current strategy.
Target and Stop levels show the agent's exit plan. When either threshold is reached, the position will close automatically.
Managing Your First Position
While the agent manages positions automatically, you retain complete override control.
Available Actions:
Manual Close - Sell the entire position immediately at market price, overriding the agent's exit plan. Use this if you notice concerning developments the agent might not detect, or if you simply want to lock in profits.
Adjust Targets - Some configurations allow dynamic target adjustments. If a position is performing exceptionally, you might raise the profit target to let gains run further.
Monitor External Factors - Watch the token's social media and community for major announcements or red flags. While the agent scans these, human judgment can catch nuanced situations.
Scaling Your Operations
When to Increase Budget
After successfully running your agent for 1-2 weeks, you may consider scaling operations.
Signs You're Ready to Scale:
✓ Consistently positive overall P&L across multiple trades ✓ Comfortable with agent's decision-making patterns ✓ Understanding of which strategies work best ✓ Stable win rate meeting or exceeding expectations ✓ No significant budget management issues
Scaling Approach:
Rather than doubling your budget immediately, implement graduated increases:
This gradual approach limits risk while confirming performance consistency holds at higher capital levels.
Running Multiple Agents
Higher AGNT holdings unlock the ability to run multiple agents simultaneously, each with different strategies.
Multi-Agent Strategy:
Agent 1 - Conservative: Lower risk, established tokens, steady income focus Agent 2 - Balanced: Medium risk, diverse opportunities, primary capital allocation Agent 3 - Aggressive: Higher risk, emerging tokens, small speculative allocation
Budget Allocation Example:
This diversification ensures you don't miss conservative steady wins while still capturing occasional high-upside aggressive plays.
Building Your Trading Foundation
Getting started with Agentical is just the beginning of your automated trading journey. The platform provides the tools, intelligence, and execution capability—but your strategic oversight and thoughtful configuration determine ultimate success.
Start conservatively, monitor actively, learn continuously, and scale gradually. The combination of Agentical's tireless automation and your strategic guidance creates a powerful trading system capable of capturing opportunities around the clock.
Your first trade represents not just a transaction, but the beginning of a new approach to Solana token trading—one where you set the strategy while AI handles the exhausting work of constant market surveillance and emotionless execution.
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