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# Pro Tips

* **New to copy trading?** Start with a small % (e.g., 5%), observe for a few days, then scale up.
* **Following a whale?** Use Copy Percentage + set Max Per Trade to cap your exposure.
* **Following a high-frequency bot?** Enable "Below Min Limit" + set "Ignore Under $5" to filter noise.
* **Not sure which settings to use?** → See [**Recommended Settings by Trader Type →**](/docs/copy-trading/copy-trading-settings-guide.md#recommended-settings-by-trader-type)