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Counter Mode - Bet Against Traders

Learn how to use Counter mode to take the opposite side of a trader's bets.

Counter Mode - Bet Against Traders

Think a trader is consistently wrong? Counter mode lets you automatically bet the opposite of what they bet.


How Counter Mode Works

Trader DoesYou Get (Counter)
Buys YESYou buy NO
Buys NOYou buy YES
Sells YESYou sell your NO position
Sells NOYou sell your YES position

It's the exact opposite of normal copying.


How to Enable

StepAction
Go to Dashboard → Click Edit on any trader
In the Mode tab, find the Direction setting
Switch from "Copy" to "Counter"
Click Save

Counter mode works with any allocation mode (Percentage, Range, or Fixed).


When to Use Counter Mode

ScenarioGood Fit?
Trader has a low win rate (below 40%)Great candidate
Trader is consistently wrong on a categoryGood idea
Trader has a high win rate (above 60%)Copy normally instead
You disagree with a popular trader's thesisWorth trying

Important Notes

  • Counter mode still uses the same allocation mode and filters you set
  • Your Max Per Market, Stop Loss, and Take Profit all still apply
  • Sell mirroring is reversed too (their sells trigger your sells, just on the opposite side)
  • Counter doesn't guarantee profit - even traders with low win rates can have profitable streaks

Example

Trader: "BTC_degen" (38% win rate on sports markets)
Your settings: Counter mode, Fixed $10

Trader buys YES on "Lakers win" at 60¢
→ You buy NO at 40¢

Lakers lose → NO pays $1
→ You profit 60¢ per share!

Pro Tips

  1. Check recent performance - A trader's overall stats may be good, but they might be wrong in specific categories
  2. Start small - Test counter mode with a small fixed amount first
  3. Use filters - Combine with Min Odds and Max Odds to only counter specific types of bets
  4. Don't counter everyone - It's a niche strategy, not a default