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How to Follow a Trader

Step-by-step guide to following and copying trades from successful Polymarket traders.

How to Follow a Trader

Following a trader means their trades will be automatically copied to your wallet. Here's how to start.


Finding Traders

  1. Go to the Traders page from the navigation
  2. Browse by filters:
    • Best Performers - Highest profit
    • Most Followed - Popular picks
    • Trending - Hot this week
  3. Click any trader to view their profile

Trader Profile

Each profile shows you:

MetricWhat It Means
Win Rate% of profitable trades
Total ProfitLifetime P&L
Trade HistoryRecent positions and outcomes
CopiersNumber of people copying
Active SinceHow long they've been trading

Starting to Copy

  1. Click "Copy Trader" button
  2. Configure your settings across 3 tabs:

Mode Tab

SettingOptions
Copy ModePercentage, Range, Fixed, or Mirror 1:1
DirectionCopy (same side) or Counter (opposite)

Filters Tab

SettingPurpose
Max Days OutOnly copy short-term markets
Max Per MarketLimit exposure to one market
Min TriggerIgnore small test trades

Sells Tab

SettingPurpose
Sell ModeHow to handle when they sell
NotificationsGet alerts on trades
  1. Click "Start Copying" - you're live!

Managing Your Copies

ActionWhat It Does
PauseStop copying temporarily, keep settings
EditChange your copy settings
UnfollowStop copying and delete settings

Pro Tips

  1. Start with 2-3 traders to diversify risk
  2. Use Range mode for balanced position sizing
  3. Check recent performance not just all-time stats
  4. Set Max Per Market to avoid over-concentration
  5. Leave buffer - don't allocate 100% of your balance