URL: https://exchangesteps.com/bybit-copy-trading
Updated: 2026-11-11
Sources: https://www.bybit.com/en/help-center/article/Introduction-to-Copy-Trading-on-Bybit , https://www.bybit.com/en/help-center/article/How-to-Get-Started-Copy-Trading-Classic-on-Bybit-Followers , https://www.bybit.com/en/help-center/article/Copy-Trading-Copy-Mode-and-Parameters-Settings , https://www.bybit.com/en/help-center/article/FAQ-Copy-Trading , https://www.bybit.com/en/help-center/article/Copy-Trading-Profit-Sharing-Explained , https://www.bybit.com/en/help-center/article/FAQ-Copy-Trading-Pro , https://www.bybit.com/en/help-center/article/Service-Restricted-Countries , https://announcements.bybit.com/en/article/important-notice-for-users-in-the-european-economic-area-eea--blt4135ab861456d7bf/

# Bybit Copy Trading: How to Copy a Master Trader

> **Quick answer**
> In the Bybit app tap **Copy Trading** on the home page, open the leaderboard, pick a **Master Trader** and tap **Copy**. Enter your investment (**minimum 100 USDT**), choose **Smart Copy** (simplest) or **Advanced Copy** in **More Settings**, tick the agreement and tap **Copy Now**. The trader takes **10% to 15% of your net profit**, depending on their level, and nothing in a losing week. You need **identity verification (Lv. 1)**. Copy trading can lose money: start with an amount you can afford to lose.
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> **[Open Bybit →]**
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> **Right after you sign up:** verify your account and have your ID card or passport ready. The steps are here: [Bybit identity verification](https://exchangesteps.com/bybit-identity-verification).

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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 |

> ⚠️ **Read this first.** Copy Trading Classic copies **USDT perpetual futures**, which use leverage. Bybit's own warning: "the past performance of Master Traders is not a guarantee of future returns", and your results can differ from the trader's because of slippage and different entry prices.

## 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](https://exchangesteps.com/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](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-create-bybit-account) and verify your identity.
2. Get USDT: buy it on [Bybit P2P](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-usdt-on-bybit-p2p) in your local currency, or [deposit](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-deposit-on-bybit) 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.

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