URL: https://exchangesteps.com/bitget-copy-trading
Updated: 2026-11-11
Sources: https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603847571 , https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603838675 , https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603847588 , https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603892733 , https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/360014944032 , https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603848109

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

> **Quick answer**
> In the Bitget app go to **Trade** → **Tools** → **Copy**, pick a trader on the **Futures** or **Spot** tab, tap **Copy**, accept the agreement and set your amount (**minimum 50 USDT**). Bitget then copies that trader's new trades into a separate sub-account for you. The trader takes a share of **new profit only**, usually up to 10%, shown on their profile. To exit, open the copy details and tap **Stop copying**. Copy trading can lose money: only use an amount you can afford to lose.
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> **[Open Bitget →]**
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> **Right after you sign up:** verify your account and have your ID card or passport ready. The steps are here: [Bitget identity verification](https://exchangesteps.com/bitget-identity-verification).

| | |
|---|---|
| **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 |

> ⚠️ **Read this first.** Copying a trader doesn't make the trades safe. Bitget's own warning: "Cryptocurrency trading involves significant risks, including the potential loss of your funds. Past performance does not guarantee future results." Futures use leverage, so losses can be fast. Start small.

## 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](https://exchangesteps.com/bitget-guide) or [compare exchanges](https://exchangesteps.com/compare-exchanges).

## Before you start: put USDT in your account

1. [Create your Bitget account](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-create-bitget-account) and verify your identity.
2. Get USDT: buy it on [Bitget P2P](https://exchangesteps.com/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.

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