Copy Trading Overview

What is Copy Trading?

Copy trading allows you to automatically replicate the trades of successful traders on Polymarket. When they buy YES or NO shares, your account automatically executes the same trade (scaled to your preferences).

Passive Trading: Copy trading lets you benefit from expert traders’ research and timing without actively monitoring markets yourself.

How It Works

Choose Traders to Follow

Select successful traders based on:

Win rate history
Total volume traded
Risk profile
Market categories

Configure Settings

Set your preferences:

Trade amount per copy
Maximum positions
Market filters
Risk limits

Automatic Execution

When they trade:

Bot detects their position
Validates against your filters
Executes your scaled trade
Notifies you of the copy

Monitor Performance

Track results:

Individual copy performance
Trader win rates
Overall copy trade PnL
Adjust settings as needed

Key Benefits

Time Saving

No need to monitor markets 24/7
No research required
Automated trade execution
Passive income potential

Learn from Experts

See how successful traders operate
Understand their market selection
Learn position sizing strategies
Observe timing and exits

Diversification

Follow multiple traders
Different trading styles
Various market categories
Spread risk automatically

Risk Control

Set maximum trade sizes
Limit total exposure
Filter by market type
Stop copying anytime

Copy Trading Risks: Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Even successful traders can have losing streaks. Always use proper risk management.

Who Should Use Copy Trading?

Beginners

New to prediction markets? Copy trading helps you learn while earning.

Busy Professionals

Don’t have time to research? Let experts trade for you.

Diversifiers

Want exposure to multiple strategies without managing them all.

Learners

Study successful strategies by observing trades in real-time.

Copy Trading vs. Trading from Alerts

Feature	Copy Trading	Trading from Alerts
Time Required	Minimal (setup once)	Minimal (click buttons)
Research	Done by trader you copy	Done by alert system
Expertise	Use others’ expertise	Use curated signals
Control	Less granular	Full control per trade
Learning	Learn by observing	Learn by following alerts
Diversification	Easy (follow multiple)	Easy (multiple alerts)
Availability	24/7 automatic	When alerts are sent

Best of Both: Many successful users combine both - copy trade for consistent exposure and trade from alerts for high-conviction opportunities.

Finding Traders to Copy

Evaluation Criteria

When selecting traders, consider: Win Rate:

High: 70%+ (but usually smaller positions)
Good: 60-70% (balanced approach)
Average: 50-60% (market performance)
Below 50%: Avoid

Volume:

Active: $100k+ monthly volume
Moderate: $50k-100k monthly
Light: Under $50k monthly

Consistency:

Look for:
• Steady performance over time
• No huge drawdowns
• Regular trading activity
• Diverse market participation

Risk Profile:

Conservative: Smaller positions, higher win rate
Moderate: Balanced approach
Aggressive: Larger positions, higher volatility

Where to Find Traders

Insider Alerts: Successful traders featured in alerts
Leaderboards: Top performers on Polymarket
Community: Recommended traders in Discord/Telegram
Historical Data: Review past performance

The bot automatically tracks and ranks traders based on performance metrics. Check /copytrade for curated recommendations.

Configuration Options

Trade Amount

Set how much to allocate per copied trade:

Fixed Amount:
• Copy every trade with $10
• Consistent sizing
• Easy to manage

Percentage:
• Copy with 5% of balance
• Scales with account size
• Automatic adjustment

Proportional:
• Match trader's position size %
• $10 if they trade $100 = 10%
• More sophisticated

Position Limits

Control your exposure:

Max Positions: 10 active copies
Max Per Trader: 3 positions per trader
Max Total Exposure: $100 across all copies

Market Filters

Choose which markets to copy:

Categories:
• Politics ✅
• Sports ✅
• Crypto ✅
• Economics ❌
• Pop Culture ❌

Liquidity:
• Minimum 24h volume: $10k
• Minimum open interest: $50k

Risk Settings

Maximum Trade Size: $50
Stop Loss: Close if down 50%
Profit Target: Close if up 100%
Max Correlation: Limit correlated positions

Copy Trading Process

When a Trade is Copied

Here’s what happens step-by-step:

Detection: Bot sees trader open position
Validation: Checks against your filters
Calculation: Scales to your configured amount
Balance Check: Verifies sufficient USDC
Execution: Places your scaled trade
Notification: Sends you confirmation

Notification Example

🔄 COPY TRADE EXECUTED

Copying: @whale_trader

Market: Bitcoin $100k by Dec 2024
Side: YES
Their amount: $5,000
Your amount: $10 (as configured)

Price: $0.65
Shares: ~15.38 shares

View: /positions

Managing Copy Trades

Active Copy Trades

View all your copy trading activity:

/copytrade

Shows:

Traders you’re following
Active copied positions
Performance by trader
Overall copy trade PnL
Configuration settings

Pause/Resume

Control when copying happens:

Pause: Stop copying temporarily
• Keep existing positions
• No new copies executed
• Resume anytime

Resume: Restart copying
• Begin copying new trades
• Existing positions unaffected

Stop Copying

Completely stop following a trader:

Stop Copying: End relationship
• No new trades copied
• Keep existing positions open
• Can restart later if desired

Close All: Stop + close positions
• Stop copying
• Close all copied positions
• Complete exit from trader

Performance Tracking

Metrics to Monitor

Overall Performance:

Total copy trade PnL
Win rate across all copies
Average profit per trade
Best/worst performers

Per-Trader Performance:

PnL from each trader
Success rate of their copies
Average hold time
Current active positions

Position-Level:

Individual copy trade results
Entry and current prices
Time since copied
Market-specific performance

Review performance weekly to identify which traders are worth continuing to copy and which aren’t working out.

Best Practices

Start Small

Begin with small amounts per trade:

Test the system
Understand how it works
Verify trader selection
Scale up gradually

Week 1-2: $5 per trade
Week 3-4: $10 per trade (if positive)
Month 2+: Scale based on results

Diversify Across Traders

Don’t put all eggs in one basket:

Follow 3-5 traders minimum
Different trading styles
Various market expertise
Uncorrelated strategies

This protects against one trader’s bad streak.

Set Strict Limits

Protect your capital with limits:

Max position size
Total exposure cap
Stop-loss levels
Review frequency

Never let copy trading use more than 50% of your total balance.

Monitor and Adjust

Regular review is essential:

Weekly performance check
Monthly trader evaluation
Adjust amounts based on results
Remove underperformers

What worked last month might not work next month.

Understand What You're Copying

Don’t blindly copy:

Understand trader’s style
Know why they’re successful
Follow their reasoning
Learn from their trades

This helps you make better decisions about who to follow.

Common Copy Trading Mistakes

Avoid These Pitfalls

❌ Copying too many traders (over-diversification)
❌ Using too much capital per copy
❌ Not setting position limits
❌ Ignoring performance metrics
❌ Chasing recent hot streaks
❌ Never reviewing or adjusting
❌ Copying based on one good trade
❌ No independent position monitoring

Copy Trading Fees

Copy trading through anumaan bot:

Setup Fee: $0 (free to configure)
Copying Fee: $0 (no fees per copy)
Trading Fees: $0 (gasless like all trades)
Performance Fee: 0% (no profit sharing required)

All copy trades are gasless, just like trades from alerts. You only pay for the shares you’re buying.

When Copy Trading Works Best

Copy trading is most effective when: ✅ You have clear selection criteria ✅ Traders have consistent track records ✅ You set and follow strict limits ✅ Markets have good liquidity ✅ You monitor performance regularly ✅ You’re patient (not chasing quick wins) ✅ You understand the markets being traded

When to Stop Copying a Trader

Consider stopping when:

Win rate drops significantly (below 50%)
Multiple consecutive losing trades (5+)
Trading style changes dramatically
They stop trading altogether
Your losses exceed tolerance (e.g., -20%)
Better alternatives emerge

Give traders enough time to prove themselves (at least 20-30 trades), but don’t hold onto consistent underperformers.

Advanced Copy Trading

Selective Copying

Copy only specific markets:

Copy trader's:
• Politics trades ✅
• Crypto trades ✅
• Sports trades ❌
• Everything else ❌

Risk-Adjusted Sizing

Scale based on confidence:

High conviction markets: $20
Medium conviction: $10
Low conviction: $5

Copy with Modifications

Add your own rules:

If trader buys YES:
• You buy YES (follow)

If trader buys NO:
• Skip (don't follow NO trades)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stop a copy trade after it's executed?

No, once executed, it’s a regular position. But you can close it manually using /positions like any other trade.

Do I need to have the same balance as the trader I copy?

No! Your trades are scaled to your configured amount. If they trade

1000, you might copy with just

10.

What if I run out of balance?

The bot won’t execute copies if you have insufficient USDC. You’ll get a notification about skipped trades due to low balance.

Can I manually close positions that were copy traded?

Yes! Once executed, copied positions are regular positions you fully control. Close them anytime via /positions.

Do traders know I'm copying them?

No, copy trading is anonymous. Traders don’t see who’s copying their trades.

Next Steps

Set Up Copy Trading

Configure your copy trading settings

Manage Copy Trades

Monitor and adjust your copy trading

Trading Overview

Understand core trading concepts

Get Insider Access

Access premium trader signals

Need Help?

Questions about copy trading?

Check FAQ for common issues
Contact support: @anumaan_bot
Join our community for trader recommendations

​What is Copy Trading?

​How It Works

​Key Benefits

​Time Saving

​Learn from Experts

​Diversification

​Risk Control

​Who Should Use Copy Trading?

Beginners

Busy Professionals

Diversifiers

Learners

​Copy Trading vs. Trading from Alerts

​Finding Traders to Copy

​Evaluation Criteria

​Where to Find Traders

​Configuration Options

​Trade Amount

​Position Limits

​Market Filters

​Risk Settings

​Copy Trading Process

​When a Trade is Copied

​Notification Example

​Managing Copy Trades

​Active Copy Trades

​Pause/Resume

​Stop Copying

​Performance Tracking

​Metrics to Monitor

​Best Practices

​Common Copy Trading Mistakes

​Copy Trading Fees

​When Copy Trading Works Best

​When to Stop Copying a Trader

​Advanced Copy Trading

​Selective Copying

​Risk-Adjusted Sizing

​Copy with Modifications

​Frequently Asked Questions

​Next Steps

Set Up Copy Trading

Manage Copy Trades

Trading Overview

Get Insider Access

​Need Help?

What is Copy Trading?

How It Works

Key Benefits

Time Saving

Learn from Experts

Diversification

Risk Control

Who Should Use Copy Trading?

Copy Trading vs. Trading from Alerts

Finding Traders to Copy

Evaluation Criteria

Where to Find Traders

Configuration Options

Trade Amount

Position Limits

Market Filters

Risk Settings

Copy Trading Process

When a Trade is Copied

Notification Example

Managing Copy Trades

Active Copy Trades

Pause/Resume

Stop Copying

Performance Tracking

Metrics to Monitor

Best Practices

Common Copy Trading Mistakes

Copy Trading Fees

When Copy Trading Works Best

When to Stop Copying a Trader

Advanced Copy Trading

Selective Copying

Risk-Adjusted Sizing

Copy with Modifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Next Steps

Need Help?