diff --git a/.env b/.env
index b66e07a..68bf728 100644
--- a/.env
+++ b/.env
@@ -31,26 +31,16 @@ API_SECRET_KEY=2a344f0149442c857fb56c038c0c7d1b113883b830bec792c76f1e0efa15d6bb
 
 # Solana RPC URL (Required for blockchain access)
 # 
-# CRITICAL: Primary RPC for normal trading operations
-# Current: Alchemy (300M compute units/month free tier, excellent stability)
-SOLANA_RPC_URL=https://solana-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/5A0iA5UYpsmP9gkuezYeg
+# PRIMARY: Helius WebSocket RPC (supports accountSubscribe for Drift SDK)
+SOLANA_RPC_URL=https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=5e236449-f936-4af7-ae38-f15e2f1a3757
 
-# Fallback RPC URL (Optional but HIGHLY recommended)
-# 
-# SMART STRATEGY (DISABLED - Helius API key issue):
-# 1. Bot STARTS with fallback (Helius) - handles startup burst better (10 req/sec sustained)
-# 2. After init, SWITCHES to primary (Alchemy) - more stable for trading operations
-# 3. On 429 errors, falls back to Helius temporarily, then returns to Alchemy
-# 
-# TEMPORARILY DISABLED: Set to empty until Helius API key fixed
-# SOLANA_FALLBACK_RPC_URL=https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=dcca4bf0-0b91-4f6a-8d12-1c5a4c1c6e5b
-SOLANA_FALLBACK_RPC_URL=
+# Fallback RPC URL (used for trade execution - higher throughput)
+# Helius: startup/subscriptions, Alchemy: trade execution
+SOLANA_FALLBACK_RPC_URL=https://solana-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/5A0iA5UYpsmP9gkuezYeg
 
-# RPC Provider Comparison (as of Nov 2025):
-# ✅ Alchemy: 300M CU/month, excellent for trading operations (PRIMARY)
-# ✅ Helius: 10 req/sec sustained, perfect for startup bursts (STARTUP + FALLBACK)
-# QuickNode: Paid plans, very reliable
-# Ankr/Public: Unreliable, not recommended
+# Alternative RPC providers:
+# QuickNode: https://solana-mainnet.quiknode.pro/YOUR_ENDPOINT/
+# Public (not recommended): https://api.mainnet-beta.solana.com
 
 # ================================
 # REQUIRED - PYTH NETWORK (Price Feeds)
diff --git a/lib/drift/client.ts b/lib/drift/client.ts
index adc25c7..698738d 100644
--- a/lib/drift/client.ts
+++ b/lib/drift/client.ts
@@ -470,6 +470,13 @@ export class DriftService {
     return this.connection
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Get fallback connection (Alchemy for trade execution)
+   */
+  getFallbackConnection(): Connection | null {
+    return this.fallbackConnection || null
+  }
+
   /**
    * Get user instance
    */
diff --git a/lib/drift/orders.ts b/lib/drift/orders.ts
index b22ebc2..a5742c4 100644
--- a/lib/drift/orders.ts
+++ b/lib/drift/orders.ts
@@ -146,8 +146,16 @@ export async function openPosition(
     console.log(`📝 Transaction submitted: ${txSig}`)
     
     // CRITICAL: Confirm transaction actually executed on-chain
-    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain...')
-    const connection = driftService.getConnection()
+    // Use Alchemy (fallback RPC) for confirmation - higher throughput
+    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain (using Alchemy for high throughput)...')
+    const alchemyConnection = driftService.getFallbackConnection()
+    const connection = alchemyConnection || driftService.getConnection()
+    
+    if (alchemyConnection) {
+      console.log('✅ Using Alchemy RPC for transaction confirmation')
+    } else {
+      console.log('⚠️ No fallback RPC available, using primary RPC')
+    }
     
     try {
       const confirmation = await connection.confirmTransaction(txSig, 'confirmed')
@@ -557,9 +565,16 @@ export async function closePosition(
     console.log(`✅ Close order placed! Transaction: ${txSig}`)
     
     // CRITICAL: Confirm transaction on-chain to prevent phantom closes
-    // BUT: Use timeout to prevent API hangs during network congestion
-    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain (30s timeout)...')
-    const connection = driftService.getConnection()
+    // Use Alchemy (fallback RPC) for confirmation - higher throughput
+    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain (using Alchemy, 30s timeout)...')
+    const alchemyConnection = driftService.getFallbackConnection()
+    const connection = alchemyConnection || driftService.getConnection()
+    
+    if (alchemyConnection) {
+      console.log('✅ Using Alchemy RPC for transaction confirmation')
+    } else {
+      console.log('⚠️ No fallback RPC available, using primary RPC')
+    }
     
     try {
       const confirmationPromise = connection.confirmTransaction(txSig, 'confirmed')