📖 FLARESCANNER User Guide

Complete guide to using the Solana Microcap Hunter

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What is FLARESCANNER?

FLARESCANNER is an automated cryptocurrency trading intelligence platform designed for short-term swing trades (2-21 day holds). It combines multi-source data analysis with machine learning to identify high-probability trading opportunities in the Solana ecosystem.

🎯 Best For: Traders managing $5K-50K portfolios who want systematic, repeatable processes without staring at charts all day.

🔍 Signal Generation

0-100 buyability scores with flame ratings based on 5 key factors

📊 Risk Management

Portfolio heat maps, ATR-based stops, Kelly Criterion sizing

🤖 Automation

Auto-refreshing lists, Discord integration, voice alerts

🐋 Whale Intelligence

Pre-movement detection, smart money tracking

Quick Start Guide

  1. Analyze Your First Token

    Go to the Home page, enter a token symbol (e.g., "BONK", "WIF", "JUP") in the search box, and click "Analyze". You'll get a complete breakdown in seconds.

  2. Check the Top 20

    Visit Top 20 Coins to see the highest-scored tokens right now. Auto-refreshes every 15 minutes.

  3. Review Discord Mentions

    Check Discord Watchlist to see which tokens are being talked about in the community.

  4. Set Up Alerts

    Use the Pre-Movement and Exit Signals pages to get notified before price moves.

  5. Paper Trade First

    Before risking real money, use the Paper Trading feature to validate the system's performance.

Understanding Scores

Every token analyzed receives a 0-100 Buyability Score based on five components:

80-100: STRONG BUY 50-79: CONSIDER 0-49: AVOID
⚠️ Important: A high score doesn't guarantee profits. It's a probability indicator. Always use stop losses and proper position sizing.

Token Analysis

The core feature — enter any token symbol to get instant intelligence.

How to Use:

  1. Type the token symbol in the search box (e.g., "BONK", "$WIF", "JUPITER")
  2. Click "Analyze" or press Enter
  3. Review the complete breakdown:
Section What It Shows
Overall Score 0-100 rating with flame count and risk level
Component Breakdown Individual scores for Technical, Volume, Momentum, Fundamental, Sentiment
Price Data Current price, 24h change, market cap, volume
Price Targets Support/resistance levels, take-profit zones

Top 20 Coins

Auto-refreshing list of the highest-scored tokens. Updates every 15 minutes.

💡 Pro Tip: Click on any token in the Top 20 list to instantly analyze it in full detail.

Sorting Options:

  • By Score: Highest FLARESCANNER ratings first
  • By Volume Spike: Biggest volume increases
  • By Whale Activity: Most whale wallet movement
  • By Market Cap: Filter by size ($10M-$100M, $100M-$1B, etc.)

Discord Watchlist

Monitors Discord channels for token mentions and ranks them by frequency.

How It Works:

  1. Scans #solana-alpha and #altcoin-pulse every few minutes
  2. Detects ticker mentions ($TOKEN or TOKEN format)
  3. Counts mentions over 24h period
  4. Ranks by mention frequency (crowd interest indicator)
✅ Cost-Controlled Design: Unlike other tools, FLARESCANNER doesn't auto-analyze every mention (wastes API calls). You click "🔍 Analyze" only on tokens YOU want to research.

Using the Watchlist:

  1. Check the list for high-mention tokens (5+ mentions = significant interest)
  2. Click "🔍 Analyze" next to any token to run full FLARESCANNER analysis
  3. Review the score before deciding to research further
  4. High mention + High score (70+) = Potential opportunity

Detects tokens experiencing sudden surges in Twitter mentions + trading volume.

What It Detects:

  • Twitter mention velocity ("up 400% in 2 hours")
  • Volume spikes on DEXs
  • Cross-reference: Only alerts if BOTH social + volume are spiking
⚠️ FOMO Warning: Trending tokens can be coordinated pumps. Always check the FLARESCANNER score before buying. Score <50 = likely trap.

Pre-Movement Detection

The "whale watching" feature — detects large wallet movements BEFORE price pumps.

What It Tracks:

  • Whale Wallets: Large holders ($1M+ positions)
  • Exchange Inflows: Tokens moving TO exchanges (often = selling pressure)
  • Exchange Outflows: Tokens leaving exchanges (often = accumulation)
  • Smart Money: Wallets with proven track records

Exit Signals

Know when to take profits. Exit signals trigger based on:

  • Score Drop: FLARESCANNER rating falls below entry threshold
  • RSI Overbought: Technical indicator >70
  • Whale Selling: Large wallets dumping positions
  • Profit Target Hit: Reaches 2x, 3x, 5x from entry
  • Stop Loss: ATR-based trailing stop hit
🎯 Take-Profit Strategy: Consider taking 25% profits at 2x, 25% at 3x, 25% at 5x, let the rest run with trailing stop.

Multi-Timeframe Analysis

Analyze tokens across multiple timeframes to find confluence.

Timeframes:

  • 1 Hour: Short-term momentum
  • 4 Hour: Swing trade alignment
  • 1 Day: Trend direction
  • 1 Week: Macro structure
✅ Confluence Signal: When all 4 timeframes show scores >70, it's a high-probability setup. When they conflict, be cautious.

Position Sizing

Uses the Kelly Criterion to calculate optimal position sizes.

How It Works:

  1. Enter your total portfolio value
  2. Enter the token's FLARESCANNER score
  3. Enter your stop-loss percentage
  4. Get recommended position size
⚠️ Conservative Approach: The Kelly Criterion can suggest aggressive sizing. Most traders use "Half Kelly" or "Quarter Kelly" to reduce risk.

Stop Losses

ATR-based (Average True Range) trailing stops that adjust to volatility.

Why ATR?

Traditional percentage stops (e.g., -10%) don't account for token volatility. ATR-based stops:

  • Widen for volatile tokens (so you don't get stopped out by noise)
  • Tighten for stable tokens (protect capital efficiently)
  • Trail upwards as price rises (lock in profits)

Portfolio Heat Map

Visualize your portfolio concentration and risk.

Features:

  • Import wallet (read-only, safe)
  • Color-coded concentration levels
  • Correlation warnings ("You're 80% exposed to SOL ecosystem")
  • Diversification suggestions

Paper Trading

Test the system with fake money before risking real capital.

✅ Recommended: Paper trade for at least 2-4 weeks to validate the system works for your style before using real money.

How It Works:

  1. Set starting balance (e.g., $10,000 fake)
  2. "Buy" tokens based on FLARESCANNER signals
  3. System tracks P&L in real-time
  4. Review performance report weekly

Smart Money Tracking

Follow wallets with proven track records.

Smart Money Criteria:

  • 3x+ returns over 6 months
  • Consistent win rate >60%
  • Early entry on multiple successful tokens

Correlation Matrix

Discover lead-lag relationships between tokens.

💡 Example Insight: "When SOL pumps >5%, RAY/JUP/BONK follow within 2 hours 78% of the time."

FOMO/FUD Detector

Sentiment analysis to detect coordinated pumps or panic selling.

Detects:

  • FOMO: Sudden spike in positive mentions + volume
  • FUD: Coordinated negative sentiment
  • Bot Activity: Repetitive, similar messages

Score Components

The 5 factors that make up the FLARESCANNER score:

Component Weight What It Measures
Technical 25% Chart patterns, RSI, MACD, support/resistance
Volume 20% Volume trends, spikes, liquidity depth
Momentum 20% Price velocity, acceleration, trend strength
Fundamental 20% Market cap, holder distribution, project metrics
Sentiment 15% Social mentions, Twitter sentiment, Discord activity

Technical Analysis & Ratings

FLARESCANNER provides detailed technical analysis with easy-to-understand ratings:

Rating Guide

Awful Bad Medium Good Very Good Excellent 🚀 BUY BUY BUY

Indicators Explained

  • RSI (14): Measures overbought/oversold conditions. Below 30 = oversold (bullish), Above 70 = overbought (bearish)
  • MACD: Trend-following momentum indicator. Bullish crossover = buy signal, Bearish = sell signal
  • Bollinger Bands: Shows volatility and price extremes. Near lower band = potential bounce, Near upper band = potential reversal
  • Overall TA: Combined score from all indicators (0-100) with rating

Paper Trading

Practice trading with $10,000 of fake money before risking real capital:

How It Works:

  1. Go to the Paper Trading page from the main menu
  2. Start with $10,000 virtual cash
  3. Search for tokens and see real-time prices
  4. Place buy/sell orders with simulated trades
  5. Track your P&L, positions, and trade history
  6. All data persists in your browser (localStorage)
💡 Why Paper Trade? Test FLARESCANNER's signals and your strategy without financial risk. If your paper portfolio consistently grows, you'll have confidence in the system.

API Limits

Current rate limits and usage:

API Limit Status
CoinGecko Free tier ✅ Active
X/Twitter $100/mo Basic ✅ Active
DexScreener Unlimited ✅ Active

Glossary

Term Definition
Buyability Score 0-100 rating of token attractiveness
Flames Visual indicator (0-5) based on score
Whale Wallet holding large amounts ($1M+)
Smart Money Wallets with proven profitable track records
ATR Average True Range — volatility measure
Confluence When multiple signals align
FOMO Fear Of Missing Out — emotional buying
FUD Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt — negative sentiment
MTF Multi-Timeframe analysis

FAQ

Q: How often does the Top 20 list update?

Every 15 minutes automatically. You can also refresh manually.

Q: Is my wallet data safe?

Yes. Portfolio integration uses read-only access. We cannot and do not execute trades.

Q: What chains are supported?

Currently Solana-focused. Some features work with Ethereum and BSC, but Solana has the best data quality.

Q: Can I get notifications?

Yes — Discord alerts, browser notifications, and optional voice alerts (via Telegram).

Q: What's the win rate?

Target is 60%+ for tokens scoring 75+. Results vary based on market conditions and entry timing.

Q: Why are some tokens not found?

We use CoinGecko's database. Very new tokens or low-liquidity tokens may not be listed yet. Try again in 24-48 hours.

FLARESCANNER User Guide | Last Updated: March 2026

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