Solana's blockchain ecosystem is witnessing a surge in advanced trading strategies, notably the use of 'Solana fast node + whale snipe' techniques. This involves large investors, or 'whales', leveraging private RPC or validator-level infrastructure to execute trades at the earliest possible moment, often during token launches. This strategy, known as MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) sniping, allows these traders to exploit transaction ordering to secure tokens at the lowest prices, causing immediate price spikes and impacting early liquidity. Key methods include whale sniping, where large wallets aggressively buy tokens at launch, and low-latency sniping, which involves using private Solana RPC nodes for faster transaction processing. These tactics are particularly prevalent during token launches and liquidity events on platforms like Raydium and Orca. The practice, sometimes referred to as 'pay-to-win' infrastructure trading, highlights the competitive edge gained by those with significant resources in the Solana network.