Today, $AURA, a Solana-based memecoin, made headlines when its price chart showed what’s called a “godcandle.” Traders watched the price erupt from nearly nowhere: in less than a day, Aura’s market cap hit $50 million, up fifty times from recent lows.
So, what exactly happened, and what can a regular trader make of this sudden move? Let’s break down the basics, one remarkable trader story, and how to trade the volatility.
What is a Godcandle?
A godcandle is crypto slang for a giant price surge in a short window, leaving a long green bar on the price chart. In the case of Aura, what was once a lifeless chart suddenly exploded, bringing “cats are back” meme energy to the market.
These spikes are often driven by a mix of viral social buzz, pent-up speculation, and sometimes, a little market manipulation. 
Aura had been “dead for months.” Yet, out of the blue, it pumped 50x in a single day.
Turning Dust Bags into $104K
One trader summed up the sentiment: “never sell your dust bags” season. The best example? Five months ago, a trader with the handle FvaBFc spent $24,000 to buy 2.87 million $AURA. Then came the downturn; his holdings dropped over 90%. Many would have thrown in the towel, but not this trader.
When Aura’s godcandle lit up the chart, he sold all 2.87 million coins for $128,000—turning a crushing drawdown into a $104,000 (+433%) profit, and proving that sometimes patience in crypto is more than a meme.
What Can We Learn?
Events like these remind us that memecoins move on social tides as much as on technical logic. When a “godcandle” arrives, it can change a portfolio in hours—up or down. But just as quickly as prices soar, they often fall (“retrace”). These volatile pumps rarely last. If you’re interested in trading them, understanding the risks is crucial. For more on trading volatile memecoins, check out our trading guide.
How to Buy Aura on Raydium DEX: A Beginner’s Guide
If you want to try your luck or strategy on a memecoin like Aura, here’s how to do it—starting from scratch.
- Step 1: Buy Solana (SOL)
Start by creating an account on a reputable crypto exchange. Add your payment method, then buy Solana (SOL), which you’ll need to trade on decentralized exchanges. - Step 2: Set Up a Solana Wallet
Download a Solana wallet app, such as Phantom or Solflare. Save your recovery phrase somewhere safe; never share it with anyone. Withdraw your purchased SOL from the exchange and deposit it into your wallet address. - Step 3: Connect to Raydium DEX
Go to the official Raydium website and connect your wallet. Always double-check the URL before connecting. - Step 4: Swap SOL for Aura
Find Aura’s official contract address (DtR4D9FtVoTX2569gaL837ZgrB6wNjj6tkmnX9Rdk9B2) from a trusted channel. Paste it in the Raydium swap interface. Select the amount of SOL to trade, review the swap details, and confirm the transaction in your wallet. - Step 5: Check Your Balance
After the swap, your Aura tokens should appear in your wallet. If you don’t see them, you may need to add the token using the contract address.
For more guidance on using Raydium and Solana wallets, consider our existing guides on trading Solana memecoins.
Final Thoughts: Trade the Volatility, Mind the Round Trip
While Aura’s godcandle is the stuff of memes and legend, sharp price moves usually retrace. These pumps make headlines, but quick reversals are just as common. If you want to try trading them, focus on volatility—not hype—and use strategies like those described in our TA guide.
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