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How to Follow a Trader

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

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"
  2. Size: choose your amount per trade ($5 is a good start) and check the Copy preview
  3. Limits and What to copy: optional. Tap Skip to review if the defaults suit you
  4. Review: read the summary and click "Start copying". You're live!

To change a copy later, click Edit: it opens on the review, with an Edit link on each setting. See "Understanding Copytrading Settings" for each option.


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. Keep amounts small at first, then raise them
  3. Check recent performance not just all-time stats
  4. Set Max invested at once to avoid over-concentration
  5. Leave buffer - don't allocate 100% of your balance
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