# Sell Tokens

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><ol><li>Paste the token's contract address or URL (e.g., Defined) to open the sell menu.</li><li>Click the button with the percentage you want to sell. (preset or custom SOL %)</li><li>After clicking "Sell," wait for the "Sell Success" message.</li></ol><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong> You can also access the sell menu by:</p><ul><li>Selecting <code>/positions</code> from the Menu button or typing <code>/positions</code> in the textbox.</li><li>Clicking the "Switch to Sell" button in the buy menu.</li></ul></td><td align="center"><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/OEDv0i9Axo2k2o5rpfmB/blobs/Hww2lQ1aNCTSTPAUxdGt/Selling%20Popcat.gif" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<details>

<summary>Troubleshooting Failed Transactions</summary>

* Increase sell gas amount (e.g., from 0.001 to 0.005 or higher).
* Increasing your tip (e.g., from 0.001 to 0.005 or higher).
* For volatile tokens, increase slippage (e.g., from 5% to 10-30%).

</details>

### Sell Menu

This menu appears after selecting your position or clicking "Switch to Sell" in the buy menu. It displays token information and sell settings.&#x20;

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<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/OEDv0i9Axo2k2o5rpfmB/blobs/kTviA6BKW7zpYMAtzZyI/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sell Menu Token Information</p></figcaption></figure>

1. **Token:** Full token name.
2. **Token Contract:** Token contract address (CA).
3. **DEX:** Where the token is traded.
4. **Profit:** Shows the percentage gain or loss across all wallets holding the token.
5. **Total Supply:** Percentage of the token's total supply that you hold.
6. **Market Cap:** Total value of all tokens in circulation.
7. **Liquidity:** The total value of assets in the token's liquidity pool, displayed in SOL.
8. **Price:** Current token price (USD).
9. **Tax:** The contract’s sell tax at the time of pasting the contract.
10. **Recommended Tip:** Recommended tip amount for successful transactions.
11. **Wallet(s):** The percentage gain or loss for each wallet holding the token.
    1. **Worth:** Token value in SOL.
    2. **Cost:** Initial cost in SOL.
12. **Token Balance:** Number of tokens you hold.
13. **Balance:** Your SOL balance.
14. **Links:** Quick access to Solscan, Birdeye, Dexscreener, Dextools, and Defined.
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{% tab title="Sell Settings" %}
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Sell settings apply only to the token you're currently trading. To adjust default sell settings (e.g., "Sell" button SOL amounts, preset slippage), go to [Preset Settings](https://banana-gun.gitbook.io/banana-gun-solana/trading/settings/preset-settings).
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<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/OEDv0i9Axo2k2o5rpfmB/blobs/ORa7zLaUHZLha64iHVYB/numbered%20buy%20panels.jpg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sell Menu Buttons and Settings</p></figcaption></figure>

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Enter new values or select red or green to enable or disable options. Review the descriptions below to understand each setting.
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1. **Auto Gas:** Automatically sets gas fees based on current network conditions. Choose "Medium" (green) or "Fast" (red).
2. **Sell Gas:** The gas amount you're willing to pay for your sell orders. If unchanged, the default gas setting will be used.
3. **Anti-MEV:** Turns on or off protection against MEV (sandwich) attacks. Turning it on (green) prevents these attacks but might make transactions slower.
   1. **Anti-MEV + Public:** Protects trades from MEV (sandwich) attacks while keeping them visible on the blockchain. Increases security but may slightly slow transaction speed.
4. **Mev Tip:** Set a tip to prioritize your transaction when Anti-MEV is on. This tip is added to your Sell Gas. If unchanged, your default tip setting will be used.
5. **Click to Refresh:** Updates the token information (price, market cap).
6. **Sell Buttons:** Shows preset sell % buttons. Click "Sell X SOL" to enter a custom sell amount. Default button percentages can be adjusted in the [Preset Settings](https://banana-gun.gitbook.io/banana-gun-solana/trading/settings/preset-settings) menu. *The following options appear if you hold the token in more than one wallet.*
   1. **Sell All Wallets:** Sell this token from all your wallets (if you used multiple wallets to buy).
   2. **Sell % Wallet:** Sell a percentage of this token from a specific wallet (e.g., 25% from Wallet #1).
   3. **Sell W #:** Sell 100% of this token from a specific wallet (e.g., Wallet #1).
7. **Slippage:** The maximum price change (0–99%) you'll accept. 100% means unlimited slippage.&#x20;
8. **Price Impact Limit:** The maximum percentage the token price can change because of your order.
9. **Setup Sell Limit Order:** Place sell orders that will execute only when the price reaches your target.
10. **Positions:** Shows your active trades.
11. **PnL Card:** Generates a PnL card showing your profits/losses. It can be simple or detailed.
12. **Switch to Buy:** Switches to the [buy menu](https://banana-gun.gitbook.io/banana-gun-solana/trading/buy-tokens) for the selected token.
13. **Remove Positions:** Removes the token from your Positions list. You will need to re-paste the contract to re-add the position.
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{% tab title="How to Change Settings" %}

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/OEDv0i9Axo2k2o5rpfmB/blobs/sLeZtkRLpxze0pjGvZza/Sell%20Settings.gif" alt="" width="344"><figcaption><p>Changing Slippage and Auto Gas</p></figcaption></figure>

1. Select the preset you want to change.
2. Enter a new value in the text box or toggle a button.
3. Your preset will update, and the new value will appear (e.g., Auto Gas set to "Medium" and Slippage changed from 5% to 10%).
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