> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://polycop.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://polycop.gitbook.io/docs/copy-trading/how-to-copy.md).

# How to Copy

Copy Trade lets you automatically mirror any target wallet's trades on Polymarket. Once set up, every time the target buys or sells, your bot executes the same action based on configured parameters

✅️ Indicates a copy trade setup is active.\
❌ Indicates a copy trade setup is paused.

## Set Up Copy Task

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#### **Access Copy Trade**

Type `/copytrade` in the PolyCop Bot chat, or access it from the main menu. Then click on `+Create Copy Trade`

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#### **Add a Target Wallet**

Paste the **Wallet Address** or **Polymarket Profile Link** of the trader you want to follow into the bot chat. The bot will generate a control panel for that specific target.

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#### Configure Your Copy Settings

Before activating, configure your copy parameters. You can either:

* Set **Default Copy Trading Settings** — applies to all new copy tasks automatically
* Or customize settings **per individual target**

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For a full explanation of every parameter, see the [**Parameter Guide**](/docs/copy-trading/copy-trading-settings-guide.md#parameter-guide)
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#### Activate the Task

Click **"Active"** — the button turns **Green ✅**.

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Make sure you have enough **Available USDC** in your PolyCop wallet. Funds locked in open positions cannot be used for new copy trades.
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#### Stop or Pause

* **Pause**: Toggle the task off (turns ❌). No new trades will be copied, but existing positions remain open.
* **Delete**: Removes the copy task entirely. Existing positions are **not** automatically closed.
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## Key Mechanics to Understand

How buy amounts are calculated

> Your copy buy value = **Target's trade value × Your percentage**
>
> *Example: Target buys $200, your copy % is 10% → You buy $20*

How sell amounts are calculated

> Your sell value = **Target's sell value ÷ Target's position × Your position**
>
> Selling is proportional — if the target sells 50% of their position, you sell 50% of yours.

## Quick-Start Checklist

* [ ] Paste target wallet address into the bot
* [ ] Set Copy Percentage or Fixed Amount
* [ ] Enable "Below Min Limit, Buy at Min" if using small %
* [ ] Set "Ignore Target Wallet Trades Under" to $5–$10 (filters dust trades)
* [ ] Set a Max Spend limit to protect your capital
* [ ] Click **Active** ✅