# Introduction

## 1. Getting Started

### Overview

Trench Radar Filters is a sophisticated tool designed to detect and analyze token movements on Solana. By combining multiple detection strategies with machine learning, the system helps identify potential opportunities before they become widely known.

### Key Features

#### 🎯 Multi-Category Detection

* **Whale Tracking**: Monitor large wallet movements and KOL (Key Opinion Leader) activities
* **Insider Detection**: Identify potential pre-launch buying patterns
* **Fresh Wallet Analysis**: Track newly funded wallets from CEX
* **Market Metrics**: Filter based on market cap, liquidity, and other key indicators
* **Social Signals**: Monitor Twitter activity and social momentum
* **Volume Analysis**: Track and analyze trading volumes across multiple timeframes
* **Bundle Analysis**: Detect coordinated buying patterns and supply concentration

#### 🔬 Advanced Backtesting

* Test your filter configurations against historical data
* Analyze performance metrics and success rates
* Fine-tune parameters based on real results

#### 🤖 Smart Scoring System

The system uses a sophisticated scoring algorithm that:

* Weighs multiple signals simultaneously
* Considers historical wallet performance
* Evaluates market conditions and risk factors
* Provides confidence scores for each alert
* Custom AI-Powered model (Overseer) 

### Getting Started

#### 1. Access the System

Start by accessing the bot through Telegram:

1. Open Telegram
2. Search for `@TrenchRadarBot`
3. Click "Start" to initialize the bot

#### 2. Basic Commands

* `/alerts` - Access the alert configuration menu
* `/help` - View available commands
* `/predict`- Run a prediction or score analysis on any token if data for it is available
* Token CA - scan the token and view full info of anything interested. 

#### 3. Creating Your First Filter

**Quick Start with Presets**

if you're used to our existing bots, you can use a preset that mimics the existing channels!

1. Use `/alerts` command
2. Select "⭐️ Load Preset Filter"
3. Choose a preset that matches your strategy:
   * "Early Twitter Tracker" for social momentum
   * "Insider Whale Tracker" for large wallet movements
   * "Pump Fun Insiders" for coordinated buying detection

**Custom Filter Creation**

1. Use `/alerts` command
2. Select "➕ Create Custom Filter"
3. Name your filter
4. Enable desired categories
5. Configure parameters for each category
6. Save and activate your filter

#### 4. Understanding Alert Messages

Alert messages include:

* Token information and metrics
* Matched criteria details
* Quick links for research
* Performance indicators
* Risk metrics

Example alert structure, using volume parameters:\
![](/files/eXyAdG4uMmdq64Lcnm3b)

5\. Next Steps

1. **Explore Categories**: Familiarize yourself with different detection categories
2. **Run Backtests**: Test your filters against historical data
3. **Fine-tune Parameters**: Adjust settings based on backtest results
4. **Monitor Performance**: Track your filter's success rate
5. **Join Community**: Share strategies and learn from other users

### Important Notes

#### Risk Management

* Always conduct your own research
* Start with conservative parameters
* Use multiple confirmation signals
* Monitor token liquidity and market cap

#### System Limitations

* Historical data limited to 14 days
* Some features require minimum token metrics
* Alert delivery may have slight delays, especially if bundles are enabled
* Market conditions affect signal quality

#### Best Practices

* Combine multiple detection categories
* Use backtesting before deploying filters
* Start with preset filters to learn the system
* Regularly review and adjust your filters


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