Start Copy Trading on Bitget
Bitget's signature feature: auto-copy verified top traders in real time, one-to-one.
What is copy trading?
Every time a top trader opens or closes a position, your account mirrors it in the same direction and ratio, automatically. You can fine-tune follower count, copy amount and max loss.
Follow the pros exactly
The trader's real strategy runs on your account automatically.
24/7 automated
Entries and exits mirror in real time, even while you sleep.
Per-user risk controls
Set your own copy amount, max loss and other risk limits.
Copy trading in 5 steps
- 1
Fund your futures wallet with USDT
Copy trading runs on the USDT-M futures account, so pre-fund USDT. 100 USDT minimum recommended.
- ›Move spot USDT into the USDT futures wallet from the Transfer menu.
- ›Start small with 100–300 USDT and scale up once comfortable.
- 2
Open Copy Trading and search traders
Click 'Trade > Copy Trading' and browse the 'Elite Traders' ranking for candidates to follow.
- ›Combine filters like ROI, follower count and MDD to narrow the list.
- ›Prioritize traders with 90+ consecutive days of stable results.
- 3
Analyze the trader in detail, then hit 'Follow'
Check cumulative return, win rate, average hold time and trade history, then click 'Follow'.
- ›Prioritize traders with MDD within −30%.
- ›Confirm their preferred leverage matches your risk profile.
- 4
Configure copy settings
Set copy amount, margin mode, per-position max loss and stop conditions in detail.
- ›Fixed-amount mode keeps per-entry risk consistent.
- ›Always enable auto stop-loss liquidation.
- ›Diversify across 3–5 traders with different styles rather than all-in on one.
- 5
Monitor performance & adjust
Check P&L in the dashboard; unfollow any time performance drops and refresh your lineup.
- ›Set a weekly review routine.
- ›When profit accrues, regularly withdraw a portion to separate principal from gains.
How to pick a good trader
Look at sustainability, not just headline return.
Max Drawdown (MDD) beats headline return
Prefer traders with MDD within −30%.
90+ days of operation
Pick traders with a track record verified across 3+ months.
Follower AUM
High AUM signals trust, but excessive AUM can cause slippage.
Stable win rate and R:R
55%+ win rate with 1.5:1+ risk/reward is ideal.
Profit share & fee rules
* Copy trading fees also qualify for the 20% payback when signed up via the partner link.
Non-negotiable risk management
- !Any losses after copying are entirely your responsibility.
- !Traders using 50x+ leverage carry very high liquidation risk.
- !Diversify across 3–5 traders with different styles rather than one all-in.
- !Always enable Stop Loss in your copy settings.
- !Only start with money you can afford to lose.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the trader I copy loses money, do I lose too?+
Yes — their P&L becomes yours. Always set a stop-loss line in the system.
Can I unfollow at any time?+
Yes. After unfollowing, no new positions are copied and you can choose to keep or immediately close existing ones.
What's the minimum starting capital?+
Depending on the trader, you can start from 10–100 USDT, but 200+ USDT is recommended for stable operation.
Does copy trading also get the 20% payback?+
Yes. The trading commission qualifies; profit share is excluded.
Can I become a trader?+
Yes. If you meet the requirements, you can apply as an elite trader and earn 10% profit share from followers.
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