How to Fund Your Trading Wallet
To start copytrading, you need USDC on Polygon in your Polyfollow trading wallet.
Your Trading Wallet
When you sign up, we create a dedicated trading wallet for you:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Non-Custodial | Only YOU control it |
| Polygon Network | Low fees, fast transactions |
| USDC Ready | Optimized for stablecoin trading |
| Gas Sponsored | We auto-fund gas for trades |
How to Deposit
Option 1: Direct Transfer (Easiest)
- Go to Dashboard → Settings
- Copy your Trading Wallet Address
- Send USDC (Polygon) from any wallet or exchange
Option 2: From Coinbase
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Open Coinbase → Go to Send | |
| Select USDC | |
| Paste your Polyfollow trading wallet address | |
| Select Polygon as the network (important!) | |
| Confirm and send |
Option 3: From Binance
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Open Binance → Go to Withdraw | |
| Search for USDC | |
| Paste your Polyfollow trading wallet address | |
| Select Polygon network | |
| Confirm and send |
Option 4: Bridge from Other Networks
Have USDC on Ethereum, Arbitrum, or Base?
- Use Polygon Bridge or Jumper
- Bridge USDC to Polygon network
- Send to your Polyfollow trading wallet address
Important Rules
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Send USDC on Polygon only | Send ETH, MATIC, or other tokens |
| Double-check the address | Send from incompatible networks |
| Start with a test amount | Deposit more than you can afford to lose |
Recommended Deposit Amounts
| Portfolio Goal | Suggested Deposit |
|---|---|
| Testing | $20-50 |
| Starter | $100-500 |
| Active | $500-2,000 |
| Serious | $2,000+ |
Deposit Time
Deposits typically confirm in 1-2 minutes on Polygon.
Pro Tip
Keep some buffer! If you copy 3 traders at $25 each, you need at least $75 available - plus extra for overlapping trades.