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Bybit Copy Trading: How to Copy a Master Trader

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Minimum 100 USDT per trader (or the trader's higher minimum)
How many traders Up to 10
Cost Normal derivatives fees + profit share; no extra fees
Requirement Identity verification Lv. 1

What is Bybit copy trading?

You pick a Master Trader from Bybit's leaderboard. Every new trade they open after you start copying is opened for you too, sized to your settings. You keep control of how much you invest, the leverage and your stop-loss.

Bybit has three products. This guide covers Classic, the one most people start with:

Classic Pro TradFi
What is traded USDT perpetual futures Spot and perpetuals, run like a fund Forex, gold, indices (MT5)
Minimum 100 USDT 200 to 10,000 USD, set by the strategy 100 USDx
Profit share 10% to 15% 0% to 30% 0% to 15%
Your control Leverage, margin, stop-loss, take-profit None: money locked for 180 days Exit only by unfollowing or TP/SL

Who can use it?

  • You need identity verification Lv. 1: see Bybit identity verification.
  • Bybit doesn't serve its restricted countries, including Syria and Sudan, the USA, Canada and others. Bybit also blocks Syrian and Sudanese nationals wherever they live.
  • Europe: Bybit announced in June 2026 that access to some services on Bybit Global for EEA residents will be progressively limited, and the EU platform (Bybit EU) shows no copy trading. If you live in the EU, check in the app whether Copy Trading appears for you.
  • Copy Trading Pro has extra restrictions: not available in Austria, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

Before you start: put USDT in your account

  1. Create your Bybit account and verify your identity.
  2. Get USDT: buy it on Bybit P2P in your local currency, or deposit from another exchange.
  3. Copy trading uses USDT only, taken from your Unified Trading Account or your Funding Account. Bonuses and coupons can't be used.

Step 1: Open Copy Trading

Tap Copy Trading on the Bybit app home page.

Step 2: Choose a Master Trader

Browse the leaderboards and open a trader's profile. Tips:

  • Look at longer periods, not just this week's ROI.
  • Check the trader's level: it sets the profit share (Cadet and Bronze 10%, Silver 12%, Gold 15%).
  • Check the trader's minimum investment: it can be higher than 100 USDT.

Tap Copy.

Step 3: Set your investment and copy mode

Enter your Investment (at least 100 USDT), then open More Settings:

Mode What it means For whom
Smart Copy Fixed ratio: your trades follow the trader's in proportion, with their leverage Beginners (Bybit's recommendation)
Advanced Copy Fixed margin per trade; leverage can follow the trader, be fixed or custom per contract If you want more control

You can't switch mode later without stopping the copy. If the trader has turned on forced sync, your settings follow theirs.

Step 4: Set your risk limits

In More Settings, Bybit offers protections that are worth turning on:

  • Stop-loss ratio and take-profit ratio per order.
  • Perp Copy Stop Loss: stops copying this trader once your total loss reaches the level you set.
  • Trailing Stop based on your peak balance.
  • Max position margin per contract and max daily position.
  • Contract selection: untick pairs you don't want.

Tick the agreement box and tap Copy Now.

Step 5: Follow, adjust and stop

  • Your trades: My Trades → Trades.
  • Change settings: User Center (Follower) → Details → More Settings.
  • Add or reduce money: User Center (Follower) → Master Traders → Adjust Investment (not below 100 USDT).
  • Stop: User Center (Follower) → the trader → Details → stop copying. Choose to close the remaining positions at market price or keep copying only the trader's closing signals. The money returns to your Funding Account.

How much does it cost?

  • Trading and funding fees are the same as on Bybit derivatives. No extra fees.
  • Profit share: 10% to 15% of your net profit (after opening and closing fees). It's set aside daily and paid every Monday. If the week ends at a net loss, the amount set aside is refunded to you.

Common mistakes

Mistake What happens Better
Copying the top ROI of one week Short streaks often reverse Compare longer periods
No stop-loss A bad run can drain the investment Set a stop-loss ratio and Perp Copy Stop Loss
Choosing Copy Trading Pro without reading the lock-up Money locked for 180 days Start with Classic
Putting all your USDT on one trader No diversification Split, and keep the rest aside

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum for Bybit copy trading?

100 USDT per Master Trader in Copy Trading Classic, or the trader's higher minimum.

How much does the Master Trader take?

10% to 15% of your net profit, depending on their level (Cadet, Bronze, Silver, Gold). Nothing if your week ends at a loss.

Do I need to verify my account?

Yes, identity verification Lv. 1.

Can I lose money?

Yes. Classic copies leveraged futures trades, and past results don't guarantee future ones.

Can I use Bybit copy trading in Europe?

Bybit is progressively limiting services for EEA residents on its global site, and Bybit EU doesn't list copy trading. Check in your app whether it's available to you.

Last updated: 13 October 2026 · Sources: Bybit official help center (copy trading guides, settings, FAQ, profit sharing, restricted countries) and Bybit announcements.

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