Settings and execution
Axiom migration sniper: buy and sell on migration
When a token fills its bonding curve on pump.fun it migrates to a Raydium pool, and the first seconds of that pool are the most contested moment in its life. Axiom's Migration Actions let you place a buy or a sell that fires automatically at that instant, using Axiom's own nodes, so you do not need a third-party sniper bot. This guide covers both actions, the fees that decide whether you win the block, and the reasons sniping loses money more often than it looks.
What migration is
A new pump.fun token trades on a bonding curve, a formula that raises the price as supply is bought. When the curve completes, the accumulated SOL and tokens are moved into a liquidity pool on Raydium. The Pulse Final Stretch column shows tokens approaching that moment and the Migrated column shows the ones that just did. The migration itself often brings a burst of buying, which is why people try to be first.
Sniper buy
Set your sniper fees
Axiom's docs make this the first step. Migration buys compete with every other sniper on the chain, so the priority fee and bribe you set here determine your place in the block. Expect to go well above the everyday defaults, and above the minimum bribe Axiom displays.
Click Snipe and wait
Axiom submits the buy the instant the token migrates. Your order is placed from your wallet with the amount you specified.
Axiom describes the feature as using custom nodes to buy "the instant it migrates". You still pay Axiom's trading fee on the executed buy, and the network fees whether or not you beat the competition.
Sniper sell
The sell side exists for a different reason. If you hold a bonding-curve token and decide it is not the real version, or you simply want out at migration when liquidity first appears, a migration sell exits for you automatically.
Go to Sell on the token page
Click Advanced
Click Migration
Enter the sell details and wait
Axiom executes the sell when the token migrates.
The fees that decide the outcome
| Setting | Everyday | Migration snipe | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority fee | Recommended (default 0.001 SOL) | Raised | You are competing for the first slots in a block |
| Bribe | Recommended (default 0.001 SOL) | Raised above the displayed minimum | Block builders order by tip |
| Slippage | Low | High | The first seconds of a pool are chaotic |
| MEV mode | Secure | Secure, or Reduced for speed | Trade protection against latency consciously |
Everything in the second column is paid even if a faster sniper gets there first and your buy lands at a worse price, or fails on slippage. Detail on each setting is in settings explained.
Why sniping loses money more often than it wins
- Competition. Professional snipers run dedicated infrastructure and pay large bribes. Winning a block as a retail user is not the norm.
- Bundled launches. Many migrating tokens are controlled by one actor across many wallets who sells into the post-migration buying. Check the bundle percentage and Final Stretch filters before you snipe.
- Fee drag. High priority fee and bribe on every attempt, paid on losers too, is a tax that compounds across a session.
- High slippage without protection. Turning MEV mode down to win the block is exactly the configuration sandwich bots feed on.
Axiom's docs promise "the least amount of work", not a profit. Treat migration snipes as the highest-variance thing you can do on the platform.
Migration sniper FAQ
Does Axiom have a built-in sniper bot?
Yes. Migration Actions include a sniper buy and a sniper sell that trigger at the moment a token migrates from pump.fun to Raydium.
Do I need a Telegram bot to snipe on Axiom?
No. Axiom's docs describe Migration Actions as eliminating the need for third-party sniper bots.
What fees should I set for a migration snipe?
Higher priority fee and a bribe above the minimum Axiom shows, with slippage raised for the trade. The exact numbers depend on how contested the token is; Axiom's recommended values are a floor, not a ceiling.
Can I cancel a pending snipe?
Until the migration happens, the order is pending on Axiom's side and can be cancelled from the token page or your orders view.
Sources: Migration Actions, Pulse and Solana Fees pages on docs.axiom.trade. Read 5 November 2026.