Thinking of unfollowing someone? Here's exactly what happens to your positions.
Unfollow vs Pause
| Action | New Buys | Sells | Open Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pause | Stopped | Stopped | Stays open, settings kept |
| Unfollow | Stopped | Stopped | Stays open, settings removed |
Pausing
When you pause copying:
- Nothing is copied, sells included - if the trader exits a position, you keep yours
- You manage your open positions: sell them from your Dashboard or hold them until the market resolves
- Your settings are kept, and you can resume anytime (resuming mirrors the trader's sells again)
Only a copy that is waiting for funds keeps mirroring the trader's sells.
Unfollowing Completely
When you unfollow a trader:
- No new trades are copied (buys or sells)
- Your open positions remain exactly as they are
- You're now responsible for managing those positions yourself
- You'll need to manually sell or wait for market resolution
Common Mistake
Don't unfollow during a losing streak!
| What Happens | Why It's Bad |
|---|---|
| You unfollow while positions are down | Locks in your loss timing |
| Trader recovers and profits | You miss the recovery |
| You sold at the worst time | Emotional decision |
Better approach: keep copying with a smaller size, or set a stop loss. Pausing and unfollowing both stop the trader's sells from being copied.
What to Do Before Unfollowing
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Check your open positions with that trader | |
| Decide: sell them now or hold to resolution? | |
| If holding, remember to monitor them yourself | |
| If selling, close positions first, then unfollow |
Pro Tip
If you want the trader's exits to keep closing your positions, keep the copy running. Pause and Unfollow both stop sells from being copied; Pause just keeps your settings for later.