Copy Trading on Polymarket - Complete Guide
Automatically follow successful traders and mirror their trades with customizable settings and advanced filters
What is Copy Trading?
Copy trading allows you to automatically mirror the trades of successful Polymarket traders. When a trader you're following makes a trade, your account automatically executes a similar trade based on your configured settings. This powerful feature enables you to leverage the expertise of proven traders without needing to constantly monitor markets yourself.
Copy trading on Polymarket combines the benefits of automated trading with the wisdom of successful traders. You can customize how much to copy, set filters to control which trades to follow, and configure sell behavior to match your risk tolerance and trading goals.
Copy Trading Key Features
Automatic Execution
Trades execute instantly when your target trader makes a move. No manual intervention required - copy trading happens automatically.
Flexible Sizing
Copy with fixed amounts, percentages, or custom ranges. Choose the sizing strategy that matches your risk profile and capital.
Advanced Filters
Set market criteria like minimum liquidity, volume, and odds limits. Only copy trades that meet your specific requirements.
Copy or Counter
Follow a trader's strategy or bet against them. Choose to copy their trades or take the opposite position.
Custom Sell Rules
Configure how to handle sells differently from buys. Set custom sell percentages or fixed amounts for profit-taking.
Pause Functionality
Temporarily disable copy trades without deleting them. Useful when you want to stop copying temporarily but keep your settings.
Copy Trading Modes
Percentage Mode
Copy a percentage of the original trader's position size. For example, if you set 50% and the trader bets $100, you'll automatically bet $50. This mode scales with the trader's position size, maintaining proportional risk.
Range Mode
Copy a percentage but with minimum and maximum limits. For example, 10% of their trade, but never less than $5 or more than $100. If the 10% falls below $5, it rounds up to $5, and if it exceeds $100, it caps at $100. This provides flexibility while maintaining risk boundaries.
Fixed Amount Mode
Always copy with the same dollar amount regardless of their trade size. Every trade you copy will be exactly the same amount, whether they bet $10 or $1000. This mode provides consistent position sizing regardless of the trader's bet size.
Advanced Copy Trading Settings
Fine-tune when your copy trades execute with these advanced filters:
Max Days Out
Only copy trades on markets ending within X days. Avoid long-term markets if you prefer short-term trading. This filter helps you focus on markets that resolve quickly.
Max Per Market
Limit total investment per market. Prevents over-exposure to any single market and helps diversify your copy trading portfolio.
Min Liquidity
Only copy trades on markets with sufficient liquidity. Ensures you can exit positions easily when needed. Higher liquidity means better execution and easier exits.
Min Volume
Require minimum trading volume. Focuses on active, popular markets with proven trader interest. Markets with higher volume typically have more reliable price discovery.
Max Odds
Set maximum odds threshold (e.g., 0.8 = 80%). Avoid copying trades on very likely outcomes. If you set it to 0.8, you won't copy trades on markets with odds above 80%.
Min Trigger
Minimum amount the original trader must trade to trigger your copy. Filters out small test trades. If you set your min trigger to $10, you won't copy trades where the original trader places trades under that amount.
Sell Configuration
Configure how your copy trades handle sell orders. You can set different sell behavior from buy behavior:
Same % as Trader (Default)
When the trader sells a percentage of their position, you sell the same percentage. This is the most common and recommended setting. For example, if the trader sells 20% of their position, you will also sell 20% of yours.
Fixed Amount
Always sell a fixed dollar amount regardless of how much the trader sells. Useful for consistent profit-taking. This approach provides predictable sell amounts.
Custom % of Position
Sell a custom percentage of your position when the trader makes any sell. For example, always sell 25% when they sell any amount. This gives you control over your profit-taking strategy.
How to Get Started with Copy Trading
Step 1: Access Copy Trading
Use the /copytrade command to access the copy trading menu. This opens the copy trading management interface.
Step 2: Add a Copy Trade
Click "➕ Add New Copy Trade" and you'll be guided through the setup process:
- Enter the Ethereum wallet address of the trader you want to follow
- Set a nickname (optional but recommended for easy identification)
- Choose between Copy or Counter trading
- Configure your copy amount settings
- Set up any advanced filters (optional)
Step 3: Save and Activate
Once configured, your copy trade will be active and will automatically execute when your target trader makes qualifying trades.
Copy Trading Best Practices
Risk Management
- Start with small amounts while learning copy trading
- Use max amount limits to control risk
- Set max per market limits to avoid over-concentration
- Monitor your copy trades regularly
Trader Selection
- Research traders' historical performance before copying
- Look for consistent, profitable trading patterns
- Consider their trading frequency and market focus
- Use nicknames to organize and track multiple traders
Configuration Tips
- Use min trigger amounts to filter out small/test trades
- Set appropriate max odds to avoid copying obvious outcomes
- Configure sell settings to match your profit-taking strategy
- Use liquidity and volume filters for better trade execution
Share Copy Trading Strategies
Each copy trade generates a unique share link that others can use to copy your exact settings. Share successful strategies with friends! You will earn referral rewards when others use your link to setup the same copy trading settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Copy Trading
Copy trading allows you to automatically mirror the trades of successful Polymarket traders. When a trader you're following makes a trade, your account automatically executes a similar trade based on your configured settings.
Use the /copytrade command to access the copy trading menu. Click "Add New Copy Trade" and enter the wallet address of the trader you want to follow. Configure your copy amount settings, filters, and save. Your copy trade will be active immediately.
You can choose from three modes: Percentage Mode (copy a percentage of their trade), Range Mode (percentage with min/max limits), or Fixed Amount Mode (always copy the same dollar amount).
Yes, you can temporarily pause copy trades without deleting them. This is useful when you want to stop copying temporarily but keep your settings for later reactivation.
Research traders' historical performance on Polymarket, look for consistent profitable patterns, and consider their trading frequency and market focus. You can also use wallet tracking features to discover successful traders.