# Recommendations

## Solana Copy Trading Setup

When copy trading on Solana, setting appropriate **gas fees** and **slippage** is key to ensuring trades are executed quickly and accurately. Here are some best practices:

### **1. Slippage Settings**

* **Typical Slippage**: Start with a slippage setting of **10-20%**. Solana’s low fees and fast processing generally allow for lower slippage compared to Ethereum, making trades more cost-effective.
* **Higher Slippage for Fast Markets**: If you’re copying a wallet that trades in highly volatile markets, or during times of increased activity, set slippage around **20-35%** to avoid transaction failures. This allows some flexibility without risking excessive price impact.
* If your copy trades fail due to slippage, you can always increase them by a small amount.

### **2. Priority Tips**

* **Standard Tip**: Solana’s network is designed for low fees, so default gas settings are usually sufficient. Most copy trading does not require a high gas fee, unlike Ethereum.
* **Priority Tip**: A **small gas tip** of around **0.01 SOL** is a good practice to prioritize transactions during peak activity times. This small tip helps secure timely execution without significantly increasing costs.
* **Avoid High Tips**: High gas fees are generally unnecessary for copy trading on Solana. Stick with moderate tips, as overspending on gas may lead to unnecessary expenses without a corresponding increase in speed due to Solana’s efficient transaction processing. You should never need to go above **0.075 SOL**.

### **3. Additional Copy Trading Tip**

* Limit your maximum investment per trade to control risk. For instance, setting a limits on your trades ensures you won’t overexpose your account, especially if the copied wallet makes large purchases.

## Summary

<table><thead><tr><th width="181">Strategy</th><th>Slippage</th><th>Priority Tip</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Copy Trading</td><td>5-10% (typical), 10-25% (for competetive trades)</td><td>0.01 SOL (standard), 0.075 SOL (if you want to be really fast)</td></tr></tbody></table>
