Are you using smaller DEX platforms for sniping new tokens?

I’ve been exploring different ways to catch early entries on micro-cap launches, especially on Solana and Base. A lot of the usual platforms feel either too slow during high-traffic moments or just clunky to use with low liquidity pairs. Lately, I’ve been trying out a few alternative trading tools that are built more like terminals, sniper bots, MEV protection, and integration with wallet alerts. It feels like there’s a new wave of trading apps coming up that are less like exchanges and more like live-action dashboards for DeFi.

One platform I stumbled across recently is axiomtrade.net. It’s invite-only right now, but it gave me a 10% fee discount when I signed up with a code. I’ve been experimenting with its sniper features and some of the wallet-tracking tools they offer. The interface is clean and responsive, and it supports one-click trades, stop-loss, and real-time PnL for multiple wallets. What really caught my eye is that it lets you monitor tokens based on Twitter mentions and wallet movements, which adds an edge if you’re following certain trends or wallets closely.

Volume-wise, it’s been handling around $14 million a day lately, not massive, but enough to have some decent liquidity on new launches without too much slippage. It’s still early for me, but so far trades have been smooth and fills fast. I’ve only used it with smaller wallets so far just to test it out, but I’m considering shifting more volume through it if it continues to perform well during peak moments.

Curious if anyone else here is using smaller terminals or sniping tools like this instead of traditional DEXs. What are your go-to platforms for catching low-cap launches? Have you found anything that works better than just waiting on Dexscreener and jumping in manually? Always open to hearing what’s working for others chasing early entries.