What's a good stop-loss for Solana memecoin copy trading?

-30% to -40% for most memecoin copies. Tighter stops (-20%) get whipsawed on normal volatility. Looser stops (-50%+) turn into bag-holding. For fresh Pump.fun launches specifically, skip fixed SL and use tight take-profit instead.

Should I use trailing stop or fixed stop-loss?

Both. Start with a fixed SL to cap downside. Once the position is +30% or better, activate a trailing stop (typically 20% from peak). This way you're protected against a reversal but don't cap your upside.

Do Subglow's stop-losses fire when my laptop is closed?

Yes. Subglow's trigger loop runs server-side and polls every 10 seconds. Closing your laptop, losing internet, or not visiting the site has no effect on exit execution.

What slippage should I set for stop-loss exits?

5-10% (500-1000 bps) for established tokens, 10-15% for memecoins, 15-25% for fresh Pump.fun launches. If slippage is too tight, the exit swap fails and your SL effectively doesn't fire.

Can I set different stop-losses for different copied wallets?

Yes. Each copy config on Subglow has its own TP / SL / trailing settings. You'd typically set tighter thresholds for high-volatility wallets (fresh launch snipers) and looser ones for stable mid-cap traders.

How to Set Stop-Loss on a Solana Copy-Trading Bot

A stop-loss on a copy-trading bot is what separates 'I lost 20% this week' from 'I lost 100% this week'. Most new copy traders either set them too tight (and get whipsawed) or don't set them at all (and discover they can't watch a 70% drawdown without panicking).

This guide covers the three exit types Subglow supports, when to use each, and concrete threshold numbers that actually work for Solana memecoin copy trading.

The three exit types

Take-profit (TP). Closes the position when price rises X% above entry. Locks in gains. Use for: high-conviction copied wallets where you have a clear target. Typical setting: +50% to +100%.
Stop-loss (SL). Closes the position when price falls X% below entry. Caps losses. Use for: every position, always. Typical setting: -30% to -40%.
Trailing stop (TS). A dynamic SL that ratchets up as price rises but never down. Locks in profit on runners without capping upside. Use for: positions that are already in profit. Typical setting: -20% from peak.

How tight should your stop-loss be?

Too tight = whipsaw. Too loose = bag holder. The right answer depends on the token's volatility.

Established tokens ($100M+ market cap): -20% to -25% SL. They rarely move that much on noise.
Mid-cap memecoins ($5M-$100M): -30% to -40% SL. Normal daily swings can hit -20% without breaking trend.
Fresh Pump.fun launches: -40% to -50% SL, or skip SL and use tight TP instead. Early-launch volatility is too high for meaningful SL.

The cardinal mistake

Setting a tight SL on a high-volatility token. Every -10% swing triggers it, you exit at the bottom, and price recovers 15 minutes later. You just paid 2x slippage and lost nothing meaningful to show for it. Match SL tightness to the token's normal volatility.

Trailing stops: the underused profit-saver

Most copy traders set a TP and an SL, then watch 10 out of 10 winners either hit TP early or reverse to SL. A trailing stop fixes this — you never cap the upside, but you lock in progress.

Concrete setup: TP at +100%, SL at -30%, trailing stop at -20% from peak.

On a token that goes to +50%, the trailing stop activates at +30% (the current peak, minus 20%). If price keeps rising to +200%, your trailing floor moves up to +160%. You exit well above your TP threshold. If price reverses from +200% by 20% (to +160%), you're out with a 2.6x.

How Subglow executes exits

Subglow's trigger loop polls positions every 10 seconds. When TP, SL, or trailing conditions fire, it closes the position via a Jupiter swap routed through Jito bundles for MEV protection.

Two things to know:

Triggers run server-side. They fire even if you close your laptop. This is the main advantage over manual trading on a terminal like Photon.
Exits use your configured slippage. Default is 5% (500 bps). Crank this to 10-15% for volatile memecoins — a too-tight slippage causes trigger fails, which means your SL doesn't actually fire.

What about partial exits?

Subglow's native triggers close the full position. For ladder exits (sell 30% at +50%, 30% at +100%, trail the rest), you currently need to configure it on the wallet being copied — if the source wallet exits in tranches, Subglow's proportional-sell engine mirrors those fractions onto your position.

Frequently asked questions

What's a good stop-loss for Solana memecoin copy trading?: -30% to -40% for most memecoin copies. Tighter stops (-20%) get whipsawed on normal volatility. Looser stops (-50%+) turn into bag-holding. For fresh Pump.fun launches specifically, skip fixed SL and use tight take-profit instead.
Should I use trailing stop or fixed stop-loss?: Both. Start with a fixed SL to cap downside. Once the position is +30% or better, activate a trailing stop (typically 20% from peak). This way you're protected against a reversal but don't cap your upside.
Do Subglow's stop-losses fire when my laptop is closed?: Yes. Subglow's trigger loop runs server-side and polls every 10 seconds. Closing your laptop, losing internet, or not visiting the site has no effect on exit execution.
What slippage should I set for stop-loss exits?: 5-10% (500-1000 bps) for established tokens, 10-15% for memecoins, 15-25% for fresh Pump.fun launches. If slippage is too tight, the exit swap fails and your SL effectively doesn't fire.
Can I set different stop-losses for different copied wallets?: Yes. Each copy config on Subglow has its own TP / SL / trailing settings. You'd typically set tighter thresholds for high-volatility wallets (fresh launch snipers) and looser ones for stable mid-cap traders.

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