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Overview

Birdeye is a powerful crypto analytics and trading platform for Solana and other blockchains. It offers real-time token data, wallet tracking, swap functionality, and market intelligence—all from one intuitive dashboard. Whether you're just exploring Solana or already trading memecoins, Birdeye helps you make faster and smarter decisions with on-chain insights at your fingertips.

🤔 What’s Birdeye?

Birdeye is a data-driven tool that brings together everything a Solana trader needs in one place:

  • Live prices and performance charts

  • Wallet tracking and whale analytics

  • In-browser swaps

  • Token discovery tools like “Find Gems”

  • Custom watchlists and trending token feeds

💡 Think of it as the “Bloomberg Terminal” of Solana trading—simplified for speed and usability.

Prerequisites for this guide

Required prerequisites:

  • A Solana wallet (e.g., Phantom, Backpack, or Solflare)

All prerequisites are marked with checkmarks for easy scanning.

What You'll Learn

  • What Birdeye is and how it works on Solana
  • How to connect your wallet and access the dashboard
  • How to monitor tokens and create a personalized watchlist
  • How to swap tokens directly from the platform
  • How to use tools like “Find Gems” and “Find Trades” to improve your trading decisions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Create and Connect Your Wallet

  • Visit Birdeye

  • Click “Connect Wallet” (top right corner)

  • Choose your wallet: Phantom, Backpack, or Solflare

🧠 This unlocks watchlists, swaps, and wallet tracking. You can also browse freely without connecting.

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Step 1: Create and Connect Your Wallet

Explore the Dashboard

Take a few moments to explore key sections:

  • Trending: View the most active Solana tokens

  • Top Gainers/Losers: Track fast movers

  • TradingView Charts: Analyze price trends with professional charts

  • Token Pages: Dive into volume, liquidity, and recent trades

Example: Use the chart overlays to spot breakout trends or price reversals.

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Step 2: Explore the Dashboard

Create Your Watchlist

  • Find a token you like (e.g. $JUP or $SOL)

  • Click the ⭐️ star icon to add it to your watchlist

  • Access your watchlist from the Favorites section at any time

  • To remove a token, click the star again

🔔 Watchlists help you monitor price changes, volume, and market cap in real time.

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Step 3: Create Your Watchlist

Swap and Trade Assets

Birdeye lets you swap tokens directly:

  1. Click the “Swap” tab

  2. Choose the tokens you want to trade (e.g. swap SOL → JUP)

  3. Enter the amount

  4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

🧠 Always review slippage and fees before confirming.

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Step 4: Swap and Trade Assets

Utilize Advanced Features

Explore tools that go beyond basic trading:

  • Find Gems: Discover trending tokens with low market cap and strong volume

  • Find Trades: See real-time trades from top wallets

  • Token Alerts: Set price targets or volume notifications

Example: Use Find Gems to detect low-cap tokens with unusual volume spikes—ideal for early entries.

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Step 5: Utilize Advanced Features

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about How to Use Birdeye to Track and Trade on Solana and how to use it effectively

Birdeye is a real-time Solana token tracker and trading dashboard. It aggregates token data, wallet activity, charts, and swap features—all in one place.
Yes. You can browse most features without logging in. However, connecting a wallet unlocks trading and personalization options.
No. Birdeye works entirely in your browser—no app or extension needed.
Yes. Birdeye includes a swap feature so you can trade SOL and SPL tokens directly without leaving the platform.
Its wallet analytics, "Find Gems" tool, and real-time DEX data make it ideal for memecoin and low-cap token trading.

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