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# Setting Up Copy Trading

> Configure automatic trade copying from successful traders

## Getting Started

Setting up copy trading with anumaan bot takes just a few minutes. Follow this guide to start automatically mirroring trades from successful traders.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Copy Trade Menu">
    Start by accessing the copy trade dashboard:

    ```bash theme={null}
    /copytrade
    ```

    You'll see the main copy trade menu with options to add wallets, view subscriptions, and manage settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a Wallet to Follow">
    Click **"Add Wallet"** button. You'll be prompted to enter:

    **Wallet Address:**

    ```
    Example: 0x1234...abcd
    ```

    Enter the Polygon wallet address of the trader you want to copy. This is typically found:

    * In Insider alerts (successful traders featured)
    * On Polymarket leaderboards
    * From community recommendations

    <Tip>
      Look for traders with 70%+ win rates and consistent activity over 3+ months.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a Label">
    Give the wallet a memorable name:

    ```
    Examples:
    • "Whale Trader"
    • "Politics Expert"
    • "Sports Pro"
    • "Conservative Trader"
    ```

    This helps you identify traders at a glance when you have multiple subscriptions.

    <Note>
      You can skip this step - the bot will use a default label like "Wallet 0x1234..."
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Settings">
    After adding the wallet, configure how trades are copied:

    **Multiplier** (required):

    * 0.1x - 0.5x: Very conservative
    * 1x: Match their dollar amounts
    * 1.5x - 3x: Amplify their trades

    **Copy Options**:

    * Copy Buys: ✅ (recommended)
    * Copy Sells: ✅ (recommended)

    **Trade Limits**:

    * Maximum Trade Size: Protect capital
    * Minimum Trade Size: Avoid tiny positions

    <Warning>
      Start with small multipliers (0.1x - 0.25x) until you verify the trader's performance!
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate Subscription">
    Once configured, the subscription is automatically active. The bot will now:

    * Monitor the trader's wallet
    * Detect new positions
    * Execute scaled copies automatically
    * Notify you of each copy
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration Options Explained

### Multiplier Setting

The multiplier determines how your trade size relates to theirs:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="0.1x - Conservative">
    **When to use**: Testing new traders, limited capital

    ```
    Their trade: $100
    Your trade: $10 (0.1x)

    Pros:
    • Minimal risk
    • Test strategy safely
    • Affordable for small accounts

    Cons:
    • Small profits
    • High number of trades needed
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="0.25x - 0.5x - Moderate">
    **When to use**: Proven traders, balanced approach

    ```
    Their trade: $100
    Your trade: $25 (0.25x) or $50 (0.5x)

    Pros:
    • Reasonable risk
    • Meaningful profits
    • Good for most users

    Cons:
    • Still reduced gains vs 1x
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="1x - Match">
    **When to use**: Very confident, large capital

    ```
    Their trade: $100
    Your trade: $100 (1x)

    Pros:
    • Full profit potential
    • Simple to track

    Cons:
    • Requires large balance
    • Higher risk
    • May exceed limits
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="1.5x+ - Aggressive">
    **When to use**: Extreme confidence, expert use only

    ```
    Their trade: $100
    Your trade: $150 (1.5x) or more

    Pros:
    • Amplified profits

    Cons:
    • Amplified losses
    • Very high risk
    • Can drain balance quickly

    Not recommended for beginners!
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  **Multiplier Risk**: Higher multipliers mean faster gains BUT also faster losses. A trader with a 20% loss becomes a 40% loss at 2x multiplier.
</Warning>

### Copy Buys vs Copy Sells

Control which actions to mirror:

**Copy Buys (✅ Recommended)**:

* Copies when they open new positions
* Enter markets alongside the trader
* Most common setting

**Copy Sells (✅ Recommended)**:

* Copies when they close positions
* Exit at same time as trader
* Helps lock in profits/cut losses

**Common Configurations**:

```
Both Enabled (Default):
• Copy Buys: ✅
• Copy Sells: ✅
→ Full automatic mirroring

Only Buys:
• Copy Buys: ✅
• Copy Sells: ❌
→ You control exits manually

Only Sells:
• Copy Buys: ❌
• Copy Sells: ✅
→ You enter manually, exit with them
```

<Tip>
  **Recommended**: Enable both for true hands-off copy trading. This way you benefit from their entry AND exit timing.
</Tip>

### Trade Size Limits

Protect yourself with min/max limits:

**Maximum Trade Size**:

```
Purpose: Cap risk per trade

Examples:
• $50 max: Even if their 1x trade = $500
• $100 max: Conservative protection
• No limit: Trust fully (risky!)

Recommendation: Set to 5-10% of balance
```

**Minimum Trade Size**:

```
Purpose: Avoid tiny positions

Examples:
• $5 min: Skip trades under $5
• $10 min: More selective
• No min: Copy everything

Recommendation: $5-10 to avoid dust
```

<Note>
  Trade limits apply AFTER multiplier calculation. So a $200 trader position * 0.1x = $20, then checked against your \$50 max.
</Note>

## Finding Traders to Copy

### Insider Alerts

The easiest way to find traders:

```
🚨 INSIDER ALERT

Trader: @whale_trader
Win Rate: 85% (last 50 trades)
Volume: $250k monthly
Wallet: 0x1234...abcd

Copy this trader? Click /copytrade
```

Alerts automatically feature high-performing traders.

### Manual Research

If researching independently:

1. **Check Polymarket Leaderboards**
   * Visit polymarket.com/leaderboards
   * Look for consistent top performers
   * Note their wallet addresses

2. **Community Recommendations**
   * Telegram/Discord groups
   * Trading communities
   * Verified successful traders

3. **Historical Performance**
   * Review past trades on PolygonScan
   * Check win rate over time
   * Verify consistent activity

### Evaluation Checklist

Before adding a trader:

* ✅ Win rate above 60% (70%+ ideal)
* ✅ Active for 3+ months
* ✅ Regular trading (weekly minimum)
* ✅ Reasonable position sizes
* ✅ Diverse market participation
* ✅ No suspicious patterns
* ✅ Positive community reputation

<Warning>
  **Red Flags**:

  * Very recent account (\< 1 month)
  * Inconsistent activity
  * Only a few lucky wins
  * Extremely risky position sizing
  * Negative community feedback
</Warning>

## Configuration Examples

### Conservative Setup

For risk-averse users or testing:

```
Trader: Proven trader with 75% win rate
Label: "Conservative Whale"

Settings:
• Multiplier: 0.1x
• Copy Buys: ✅
• Copy Sells: ✅
• Max Trade: $25
• Min Trade: $5

Result: Safe testing with minimal risk
```

### Balanced Setup

For most users:

```
Trader: Established trader, 70% win rate
Label: "Politics Expert"

Settings:
• Multiplier: 0.25x
• Copy Buys: ✅
• Copy Sells: ✅
• Max Trade: $50
• Min Trade: $10

Result: Reasonable risk/reward balance
```

### Aggressive Setup

For experienced users only:

```
Trader: Top performer, 80% win rate
Label: "Whale Trader 1x"

Settings:
• Multiplier: 1x
• Copy Buys: ✅
• Copy Sells: ✅
• Max Trade: $200
• Min Trade: $20

Result: Full profit potential, higher risk
```

## Multiple Traders Strategy

### Portfolio Approach

Diversify across multiple traders:

```
Trader 1 - Politics (30% allocation):
• Multiplier: 0.25x
• Max: $50

Trader 2 - Sports (25% allocation):
• Multiplier: 0.2x
• Max: $40

Trader 3 - Crypto (25% allocation):
• Multiplier: 0.2x
• Max: $40

Trader 4 - General (20% allocation):
• Multiplier: 0.15x
• Max: $30

Total: $160 max exposure across 4 traders
```

### Category Specialization

Follow experts in different areas:

* Politics specialist
* Sports betting expert
* Crypto market trader
* Economic data trader
* Pop culture predictor

This diversifies both strategy AND market exposure.

## After Setup

Once configured, your subscription is active. The bot will:

1. **Monitor**: Watch trader's wallet 24/7
2. **Detect**: Identify new positions within seconds
3. **Validate**: Check against your filters
4. **Execute**: Place your scaled trade
5. **Notify**: Send confirmation message

<Info>
  You'll receive notifications for each copied trade. Check `/positions` to see all active copy trades.
</Info>

## Testing Your Setup

After adding your first trader:

1. **Wait for First Copy**: Be patient, may take hours/days
2. **Verify Notification**: Ensure you get copy alerts
3. **Check Execution**: Review trade in `/positions`
4. **Monitor Performance**: Track over 1-2 weeks
5. **Adjust if Needed**: Modify settings based on results

<Tip>
  Give traders at least 20-30 trades (or 1 month) before judging performance. Short-term variance is normal.
</Tip>

## Common Setup Mistakes

<Warning>
  **Avoid These Errors**:

  * ❌ Multiplier too high for first trader (start at 0.1x!)
  * ❌ No maximum trade size set
  * ❌ Adding too many traders at once
  * ❌ Not researching trader history
  * ❌ Following based on one good trade
  * ❌ Enabling only one trader (no diversification)
  * ❌ Forgetting to monitor performance
</Warning>

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How many traders should I follow?">
    Start with 1-2 to learn the system. Scale to 3-5 traders for good diversification. More than 10 becomes hard to manage.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I don't have enough balance for a copy?">
    The bot skips that trade and notifies you. Top up your balance to avoid missing opportunities.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change settings after setup?">
    Yes! Access via `/copytrade` → "My Subscriptions" → Select trader → Adjust any setting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I know if a trader is good to copy?">
    Look for: 70%+ win rate, 3+ months active, consistent trading, reasonable position sizes, positive community feedback.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Manage Copy Trades" icon="sliders" href="/copy-trade/managing-copy-trades">
    Monitor and adjust your subscriptions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Copy Trade Overview" icon="book" href="/copy-trade/overview">
    Learn copy trading fundamentals
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Positions" icon="chart-line" href="/trading/positions">
    Monitor copied trade performance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Insider Access" icon="star" href="/insider/overview">
    Find featured traders to copy
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

Questions about setup?

* Check [FAQ](/faq) for troubleshooting
* Review [Copy Trade Overview](/copy-trade/overview)
* Contact support: [@anumaan\_bot](https://t.me/anumaan_bot)