Best Terminal (Padre) Settings for 2025
Properly configuring Terminal (Padre) can significantly impact your trading results. This guide covers the optimal settings for different trading styles.
Essential Settings
| Setting | Conservative | Balanced | Aggressive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippage Tolerance | 1-3% | 5-10% | 15-25% |
| Priority Fee | Low | Medium | High/Turbo |
| MEV Protection | On | On | On |
| Auto-approve | Off | Selective | On |
| Trade Size | 0.1-0.5 SOL | 0.5-2 SOL | 2-10 SOL |
Slippage Settings
- Stablecoins/large caps: 0.5-1%
- Mid-cap tokens: 3-5%
- Memecoins/new launches: 10-25%
- Pump.fun tokens: 15-30% (high volatility)
Priority Fee Configuration
- Low priority: Save on fees, slower execution
- Medium priority: Balanced speed and cost (recommended)
- High/Turbo: Fastest execution, essential for sniping
MEV Protection Settings
Terminal (Padre) MEV protection (Yes) should always be enabled to protect against sandwich attacks, front-running, and back-running.
Sniping Configuration
For token sniping (Yes):
- Snipe amount: Set a fixed SOL amount per snipe
- Max buy tax: Recommend <10%
- Anti-rug: Enable to avoid known scam patterns
- Auto-sell: Configure take-profit levels (2x, 5x, 10x)
Settings for Pump.fun Trading
- Increase slippage to 15-30%
- Use high priority fees for entry
- Set quick take-profit levels
- Consider smaller position sizes
See our Pump.fun trading guide for more.
Apply These Settings on Terminal (Padre)
Get started with optimized settings for profitable trading on Solana, multi-chain.
Open Terminal (Padre)