Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Sparkbot in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your wallet, funding it, and making your first trade.

Step 1: Start the Bot

1. Open Telegram and search for Sparkbot (or use the direct link if provided)
2. Tap Start or send the /start command
3. Wait a few seconds while your wallet is being created

Image Description: Three-panel screenshot showing: (1) The Telegram search bar with "Sparkbot" entered, (2) The bot profile page with a "Start" button, (3) The initial loading message "Setting up wallet..."

What Happens When You Start?

When you send /start, Sparkbot automatically:

• ✅ Creates a new Spark wallet for you
• ✅ Generates and encrypts your seed phrase
• ✅ Creates a unique Bitcoin deposit address
• ✅ Sets up default trading preferences

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Your First Wallet Created! You now have a secure Spark wallet managed by Sparkbot. Your seed phrase is encrypted and secured with access tied exclusively to your Telegram account.

Step 2: Explore the Interface

After initialization, you'll see the main menu:

Image Description: Screenshot of the Sparkbot main menu showing: Welcome message at top, wallet address (shortened), current balance "0.00000000 BTC ($0.00)", and four menu buttons in a 2x2 grid: "💼 Wallet", "⚡ Trading", "📊 Positions", "⚙️ Settings"

Main Menu Buttons

Button	Purpose
💼 Wallet	Manage wallets, view balances, deposit, and withdraw
⚡ Trading	Buy and sell tokens, create limit orders
📊 Positions	View your token holdings and portfolio
⚙️ Settings	Customize trading defaults and preferences

Step 3: Fund Your Wallet

Before you can trade, you need to deposit funds to your wallet. Sparkbot supports multiple deposit methods:

• Bitcoin Mainnet: Traditional on-chain deposits (requires 3 confirmations, ~30 minutes)
• Spark Network: Instant deposits from other Spark users (no confirmations needed)
• Lightning Network: Fast deposits via Lightning invoices (instant, low fees)

View Complete Deposit Guide →

Quick Deposit Steps

1. Go to 💼 Wallet → 📥 Deposit
2. Choose your deposit method (Bitcoin, Spark, or Lightning)
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
4. Wait for your funds to be available (timing depends on method)

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Multiple Options Available! Choose the deposit method that best fits your needs. For detailed instructions on each method, visit the Deposits & Withdrawals guide.

Step 4: Configure Basic Settings (Optional)

Before making your first trade, you might want to set your default preferences.

1. Tap ⚙️ Settings from the main menu
2. Configure these options:

Image Description: Screenshot of settings screen showing three configuration options with current values: "Buy Amount: 0.001 BTC" with a settings icon, "Sell Percent: 50%" with a settings icon, "Slippage Tolerance: 5%" with a settings icon

Recommended Settings for Beginners

Setting	Recommended Value	Why
Buy Amount	0.001 - 0.01 BTC	Start small while learning
Sell Percent	25% - 50%	Allows gradual position exits
Slippage	2% - 5%	Balances execution vs. price protection

INFO

What is Slippage? Slippage is the maximum price change you'll accept during a swap. For example, 5% slippage means if the price changes more than 5% between when you click buy and when the trade executes, the trade will fail to protect you from unfavorable prices.

Customizing Your Settings

1. In Settings, tap Buy Amount
2. Choose a preset or select Custom Amount
3. If custom, enter your preferred BTC amount
4. Confirm your choice

Step 5: Find a Token to Trade

Now you're ready to find and trade tokens!

Paste Token Address

The easiest way to find a token:

1. Copy a token address from:
   • A website like Luminex.io
   • A community announcement
   • Another trader's message
2. Paste the address directly in Sparkbot chat
3. The bot will display token information automatically

Image Description: Screenshot showing token information after pasting an address: Token name and symbol at top, current price in USD and BTC, 24h price change (+15%), market cap, 24h volume, number of holders, liquidity TVL, and the token address. Below are two buttons: "📈 Buy 0.001 BTC" and "💰 Custom Amount"

Understanding Token Information

When you view a token, you'll see:

Field	Description
Price (USD)	Current price in US dollars
Price (BTC)	Current price in Bitcoin
24h Change	Price change in last 24 hours
Market Cap	Total value of all tokens
24h Volume	Trading volume in last 24 hours
Holders	Number of unique addresses holding the token
Liquidity	Total value locked in trading pools

What's Next?

Congratulations! You're all set up with Sparkbot. Here's what you can do next:

• Make Your First Trade - Step-by-step guide to buying your first token
• Learn About Trading - Understand all trading features
• Explore Limit Orders - Set up automated trading

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You're Ready to Trade! Head to Your First Trade to execute your first transaction.