# Pump Market Maker

What is a Market Maker Bot?

An automated market maker bot is a tool designed to generate market activity by continuously placing buy and sell orders on a token.

#### How to Use a Market Maker Bot on Solana

Setting up a market maker bot on Solana is easy with tools like **Smithii Pump Fun Market Maker**, which require no programming knowledge. Here’s how to get started:<br>

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* Enter the **token address** you want to boost. *(You can find it on the right side of the screen, below the social links. It looks something like this: 9abiQrX6AxcXThBz46oE2MzwKi1CBkqRRi9q32hmpump.)*
* Select the **number of makers** (i.e., how many simultaneous orders will be placed).
* Enter the **volume** you plan to generate.
* Choose how many **SOL** you want to allocate *(each transaction, due to priority fees, costs around 0.001 SOL).*
* Set the **duration** for which you want the bot to run.
* Ensure you have enough SOL for the tool **(0.025 SOL per 100 makers)** and for gas fees.
* Click **"Start Bot."** Done!

The bot will immediately start sending transactions, increasing your token’s volume to push it into **trending**. This is especially useful on **pump.fun** when aiming to become **King of the Hill** and attract new investors.

#### Market Maker Bot with Target Price

If you want to reach a specific price, you can use the **"Target Price"** option in the Market Maker bot. The bot will execute successive buy and sell orders until it reaches the set price, provided you have enough capital to sustain the process.

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Set your **target price** above the initial price and choose how much **SOL** you’ll spend to achieve that **pump**. This helps you plan strategically and decide if the investment aligns with your financial goals.
