What is Copy Trading?

Created by Melany Santillan, Modified on Thu, 10 Jul at 11:18 PM by Melany Santillan

Copy Trading (also known as Social Trading) is a smart and simple way to invest in the financial markets—without needing to be an expert yourself.

It works by connecting two groups of people:

  • Providers – Experienced traders who share their trading strategies.

  • Followers – Clients (with or without trading experience) who choose to automatically copy the Providers’ trades.

How it works

When a Provider opens or closes a trade, the same action is mirrored in the Follower’s account—automatically and in real time. This means Followers can trade like professionals, even if they’re new to the market.

In return, Providers earn a percentage of the profit made by their Followers. This creates a win-win situation:

  • Providers get rewarded for their successful strategies.

  • Followers benefit from expert trading decisions without having to trade on their own.

Why people prefer Copy Trading

  • No experience needed – Anyone can participate, even beginners.

  • Learn by watching – Followers can observe strategies and learn from real market activity.

  • Community vibes – Copy trading builds a social space where traders exchange insights and support each other.

  • Result scaling – a provider may not have a large amount on their trading account, but they can demonstrate consistent trading results, attract followers, and earn a share of their profits. This way, a responsible approach to trading is rewarded.





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