Copy Trading Classic Overview

FAQ - Copy Trading Classic

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Last updated on 2025-09-18 17:04:44
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Most Recent Follower FAQ

1. Understanding my Copy Trading P&L

2. Understanding the mechanism of Perpetual Copy Stop Loss (PCSL)

3. Why is my leverage different from my Master Trader's?

4. Why am I not following certain trades from my Master Trader?

5. Why does the Cum.Total Invested amount not tally with the amount I am currently investing in the Master Trader?

 

 

 

For any inquiries, please read more FAQs below or submit a request here.

 

Any feedback on our new changes or features, please let our product team know here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Inquiries

What is Copy Trading?

Copy Trading is a portfolio management tool that allows traders to copy trades executed by expert investors in the markets.

 

 

 

What tokens does Bybit support for Copy Trading Classic?

Currently, only USDT is supported.

 

 

 

Are there any KYC requirements for Copy Trading Classic?

Yes, Individual KYC Lv. 1 or Business KYC is required. For more information on how to verify your account, please refer to How to Complete Individual KYC Verification or FAQ — Business KYC.

 

 

 

Can I use Copy Trading Classic with a Subaccount?

Yes, Copy Trading Classic is supported under Subaccount.

 

 

 

Where can I find the API documentation for Copy Trading Classic

You can find the API documentation here. For any inquiries regarding API, you can join our official API Telegram group via this link, and the API admins and community will be able to assist you.

 

 

 

Can I use claimed bonuses and coupons for trades in Copy Trading Classic?

No, bonuses and coupons cannot be used in Copy Trading Classic.

 

 

 

What are the fees associated with a copy trade?

The trading fee and funding fee are the same as the rates incurred when you trade on Bybit's Derivatives platform. No extra fees will be charged.

 

 

 

Does the VIP fee rate apply to trades in Copy Trading Classic?

Yes, the VIP fee rate applies to trades in Copy Trading Classic.

 

 

 

Where can I get updates on Copy Trading Classic?

To get the latest updates on Copy Trading, please stay tuned to our Bybit Official Announcements or join our Bybit Copy Trading Telegram channel.

 

 

 

Under what circumstances will I receive a risk notification for Copy Trading Classic?

You may receive different risk alert notifications via email based on different scenarios as follows:

 

Risk notification

Description

Failed to Copy Leverage 

In the event that a Master Trader changed the Leverage used but a follower failed to follow the leverage change due to insufficient margin or others, the system will send an email to notify the follower. 

Perpetual Copy Stop Loss (PCSL) Triggered

Followers will receive an email once they have automatically ceased following their Master Trader as the Perpetual Copy Stop Loss has been triggered

Trailing Stop Triggered

Followers will receive an email once they have automatically ceased following their Master Trader as the Trailing Stop has been triggered

Copy Failed

Followers will be informed via email if they have failed to copy their Master Trader's trade due to insufficient available balance, slippage or if the minimum order size is not met based on the order cost and leverage set. 

Auto unfollow Master Trader due to consecutive failed copy trade

Followers will receive an email if they have been removed from the follower list of the Master Trader due to consecutive failed copies of a Master Trader's trade resulting from a failure to meet the minimum order size. 

Insufficient Account Balance Alert

(For Advanced Copy mode) Followers will be informed via email if their remaining available balance is insufficient to copy a trade placed by Master Trader more than 5 times. 

 

Disclaimer: It is strongly recommended for users to continue monitoring their Copy Trading account in case of notification delay or glitch. Bybit will not be held responsible for liquidations or loss of funds resulting directly or indirectly from the alert feature's malfunction. 

 

 

 

Can I follow more than one Master Trader?

Yes, Followers can multicopy up to 10 Master Traders. Please note that the parameters set up for each Master Trader are unique and separate from each other. Orders copied from different Master Traders will not be combined.

 

 

 

Which trading pairs are supported by Copy Trading Classic?

You can view the supported trading pairs for Copy Trading Classic via this link.

 

 

 

Do I need to manually transfer my funds to the Copy Trading Account to start Copy Trading?

No, you do not need to manually transfer the funds to your Copy Trading Account. When Followers start to copy a Master Trader, the funds will be transferred into the Copy Trading Account automatically. Once you have canceled copying the Master Trader and have all open positions closed, the funds in your Copy Trading Account will be returned to your Funding Account regardless of which account you have initially used. For more information, please refer to How to Get Started Copy Trading Classic on Bybit (Followers).

 

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What is the difference between Smart Copy Mode and Advanced Copy Mode?

 

Copy Mode

Smart Copy Mode

Advanced Copy Mode

Explanation

Followers allow Master Traders to manage their portfolio risk with a fixed ratio of position and an optimized entry timing. The fixed ratio is calculated based on the Follower's and Master Trader's available balance. 

Followers can set the fixed margin for each copy trade on their own. Experienced users can select this mode to customize their order settings.

 

For more information, please refer to Copy Trading Copy Mode and Parameters Settings.

 

 

 

Why does the Cum.Invested amount not tally with the amount I am currently investing in the Master Trader?

Cum.Invested amount refers to the total amount of investment deposited during the copy trading period. It includes the initial investment amount and any additional funds deposited into the account during the copy trading period.

 

To give you an example, if your initial investment amount was 100 USDT and you later deposited 500 USDT, the Cum.Invested amount would be 600 USDT. However, if you withdrew 500 USDT during the copy trading period, the Total Invested amount would remain at 600 USDT because withdrawals are not included in this calculation.

 

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Leverage, Entry Price and Liquidation Related

How can I view my position's liquidation price?

You can go to My Copy TradingUser Center (Follower) Master TradersDetailsOpen Positions to check for the liquidation Price.

 

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The Liquidation Price is derived based on the position with orders for the same trading pairs opened in the same direction consolidated. When the Mark Price reaches your Liquidation Price, the entire position will be liquidated. You are advised to set TP/SL orders in advance to manage the liquidation risk accordingly.

 

For more information, please refer to How to Navigate Copy Trading User Center (Follower).

 

 

 

How can I view my position's average entry price?

You can hover over Unrealized P&L to view their position's average entry price. Click on More Details to view the history of average entry price changes for positions.

 

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Why was my position liquidated while my Master Trader's position was not?

This could be due to several reasons below:

1. Leverage. When Follower uses a higher leverage than the Master Trader's, the risk of liquidation for the Follower's position is higher as the liquidation price will be nearer to the entry price. 

2. Average entry price. The average entry price of the Follower's copied trades may not be the same as the Master Trader due to the slippage or failed copy. 

 

 

 

Why am I seeing different leverages applied to my position and the Master Trader's position after selecting the leverage option "Follow Trader's Leverage"?

Please note that if you have insufficient balance, you may fail to copy the changed leverage by your Master Trader.

 

For example,

At time A: Master Trader A opened an entry order with 20x. Follower B copied.

At time B: Master Trader A changed the leverage from 20x to 30x. Follower B copied.

At time C: Master Trader A opened an entry order with 30x. Follower B copied.

At time D: Master Trader A changed the leverage from 30x to 10x. Follower B's leverage remains at 30x as his available balance is not enough to fulfill the new margin requirement.

At time E: The position was closed by Master Trader at leverage 10x. The Follower's leverage will be closed and displayed as 30x.

 

 

 

What should I do to align my leverage with a Master Trader's if I fail to copy the leverage change from the Master Trader due to insufficient margin?

Followers can increase the investment amount to the Master Trader and once there is new trading action made by Master Trader such as new order placed or leverage adjustment, the leverage will be auto-aligned. However, if there is no new trading action made by Master Trader, the system will not auto-update the leverage change for followers. In this case, you can align your leverage manually with the Master Trader's latest leverage by going to the respective Master Trader Copy Trading Settings and clicking on Configure Settings. This will allow the system to recheck your available margin and reconfigure the leverage.

 

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Why can't I set up a Trailing Stop?

Trailing stop is not supported when you select the trading bot to copy. It is only supported for USDT Perpetual Trades in Copy Trading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P&L Related

When will my Perpetual Copy Stop Loss (PCSL) be triggered?

 

 

The PCSL will be triggered when your Total Equity with the respective Master Trader in your Account Overview reaches the equity level set  based on your PCSL amount or percentage (%). For example, the set PCSL amount is 400 USDT, and the current equity is 1,000 USDT. When the equity drops to 600 USDT, the PCSL is triggered and all your positions under the respective Master trader may be closed immediately at the current market price or continue to copy the trader until the positions are closed, depending on your selection. Once you have canceled copying the Master Trader, the PCSL value will be reset and recalculated if Followers follow the Master Trader again.

 

Notes:

— Please note that the PCSL (Perpetual Copy Stop Loss) will only measure the real-time total of realized PNL (Profit and Loss) + unrealized PNL arising from USDT Perpetual trades as the criterion for triggering PCSL. Changes in equity resulting from profit sharing and Trading Bots will not be included in the calculation. Therefore, when PCSL is triggered, investors may potentially recover an amount less than the estimated equity level displayed on the UI.

— The PCSL calculation will be refreshed based on the current equity upon PCSL settings configuration.

— When you adjust your investment amount, the equity level that triggers your PCSL will be changed accordingly.

— When you reduce your investment to an amount lower than the PCSL set, your PCSL will be deleted and you will need to reset your PCSL. 

 

 

 

When will my Trailing Stop be triggered?

The Trailing Stop automatically adjusts your exit point based on your account's highest recorded equity. 

 

For example, if your equity fluctuates between 500, 450, 600, 900, 800, 1,000, and 800 at different points throughout the week, and you set a 20% retracement rate, your exit equity will be 400, 400, 480, 720, 720, 800, and 800, respectively. 

 

When your account equity drops to 800, matching the exit equity, the Trailing Stop will trigger, closing all positions at the market price, and your Copy Trading will be terminated. Please note that due to slippage, your final account equity may differ from the exit equity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failed to Copy and Unfollow Related

What are some of the reasons why Followers fail to follow Master Traders?

Here are a few of the common reasons:

  1. The maximum number of Followers allowed by a Master Trader has been reached.

  2. The Master Trader you've selected has been removed. 

 

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