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Bitget Copy Trading: How to Copy a Trader Step by Step

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Minimum 50 USDT per trader (or the trader's own higher minimum)
How many traders Up to 10 on futures, up to 50 on spot
Cost Normal trading fees + the trader's profit share (none on losses)
Not available to residents of Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon, Sudan, Somalia, Germany, France, Austria, Japan and others

What is copy trading on Bitget?

You choose an experienced trader ("elite trader") from a list that shows their results. From then on, every new trade they open is opened for you too, sized to the amount you set. You don't place trades yourself, but you keep control over how much you put in and the limits per trade.

Bitget has two main kinds:

Futures copy trading Spot copy trading
What is traded Futures contracts (with leverage) Buying and selling coins (no leverage)
Risk Higher: leverage multiplies gains and losses Lower than futures, still can lose
Minimum 50 USDT 50 USDT
Traders at once Up to 10 Up to 50
Profit share settled Daily Weekly (Monday)

If you're new, spot copy trading is the gentler start.

Who can use it?

You need a Bitget account with identity verification (verification is required to deposit and trade). Bitget doesn't serve residents of its prohibited countries, which include Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon, Sudan and Somalia, plus Germany, France, Austria, Japan, the USA, Canada and others. Services for French residents, copy trading included, ended on 31 March 2026.

Not sure Bitget fits your country? See Bitget guide or compare exchanges.

Before you start: put USDT in your account

  1. Create your Bitget account and verify your identity.
  2. Get USDT: buy it on Bitget P2P in your local currency, or send it from another exchange.
  3. For futures copy trading the money comes from your Futures account, so move USDT there with Transfer first.

Step 1: Open the copy trading page

Tap Trade (or Futures) → Tools → Copy. Choose the Futures or Spot tab.

Step 2: Choose a trader

The list shows each trader's ROI, win rate and their copiers' profits, and you can filter by 7, 30, 90 or 180 days. Tips:

  • Look at 90 or 180 days, not 7. A great week says little.
  • Check the copiers' profits, not only the trader's ROI: that's what people like you actually made.
  • Open the profile and check the profit share percentage and the trader's minimum amount.

Step 3: Tap Copy and set your amount

Tap Copy, accept the Bitget Copy Trade Agreement, then choose how your trades are sized:

Mode What it means
Fixed Ratio Your trade size follows the trader's, in proportion to your balance vs theirs
Fixed Margin (futures) / Fixed Amount (spot) The same USDT amount on every trade

Enter your copy amount: at least 50 USDT (or the trader's own minimum if it's higher).

Step 4: Set your limits (futures)

These settings protect you if the trader has a bad run:

  • Leverage: follow the trader, or fix it between 1x and 10x. Lower leverage means smaller swings.
  • Max margin per order: caps how much of your balance one trade can use.
  • Trading pairs: untick pairs you don't want, and you can turn off auto-copying of newly listed pairs.
  • Max slippage: 0.5% by default (0.1% to 3%).

Then confirm. Your funds move into a dedicated copy sub-account for this trader.

Step 5: Follow and stop

  • See your copies: Trade → Tools → My Copy Trades.
  • Stop copying: open the copy details and tap Stop copying. On futures you can close all positions at market price now or follow the trader's closing strategy. On spot, the coins are sold at market price.
  • The money left returns to your Spot or Funding account.

How much does it cost?

  • Trading fees as on normal Bitget trading (futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker; spot 0.1%).
  • Profit share to the trader: a percentage of new net profit only (the "high-water mark"). If you're still below your previous peak, the trader takes nothing. Bitget's current guides set it at 0% to 10%, and the trader's profile shows the exact rate.
  • No fee is deducted from losing trades.

Common mistakes

Mistake What happens Better
Picking the top ROI of the last 7 days Short lucky streaks often reverse Compare 90 to 180 days and copiers' profits
Following the trader's high leverage One bad move can wipe the copy account Fix leverage low (for example 2x to 3x)
Putting all your USDT on one trader No diversification Split between traders, keep the rest aside
Adding money after losses to "win it back" Losses grow Decide your maximum before you start

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum for Bitget copy trading?

50 USDT per trader, or more if the trader sets a higher minimum.

How much does the trader take?

A share of new net profit only, usually up to 10%, shown on the trader's profile. Nothing is taken from losing trades.

Can I lose money with copy trading?

Yes. You copy real trades, and futures use leverage. Past results don't guarantee future ones.

Can I stop copying whenever I want?

Yes. Tap Stop copying in the copy details and choose to close positions now or follow the trader's exits.

Is Bitget copy trading available in my country?

Not for residents of Bitget's prohibited countries, including Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon, Sudan, Somalia, Germany, France, Austria and Japan.

Last updated: 13 October 2026 · Sources: Bitget official help center (copy trading guides, fees, terms of use).

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