# Copy Trading Settings Guide

## Parameter Guide

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<summary><strong>1. Copy Percentage / Fixed Amount ($)</strong></summary>

Determines how much you invest per trade relative to the target.

* Percentage Mode (e.g., 10%): If the target buys $100 worth of shares, you buy $10.
* Fixed Amount Mode (e.g., $50): You always buy $50 regardless of the target's trade size.
* How to Switch: Type the number with or without the `%` symbol when prompted.

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<summary><strong>2. Limit Price Offset</strong></summary>

* Description: Sets a price offset for limit orders so your purchase price is slightly higher or lower than the target’s, increasing fulfillment likelihood.
* Input Requirements: Can be negative, range `-0.99` \~ `0.99`, or enter `reset` to clear.
* Recommended Setting: Enter `0.02` to buy at $0.02 above the target price for better execution.

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<summary><strong>3. Limit Order Duration</strong></summary>

* Description: Sets the lifespan of a limit order.
* Input Requirements: Seconds (positive integer), minimum `90` seconds, no upper limit.
* Default Behavior: Orders will not cancel by default. If set, they auto-cancel upon expiration.

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<summary><strong>4. Market Order Slippage</strong></summary>

* Description: Represents the maximum price deviation you are willing to accept. The system always prioritizes the best available market price.
* Note on FAK Logic: If slippage is too low, you may see error `400 no orders found to match with FAK order`. Polymarket uses Fill-and-Kill (FAK) logic; if liquidity isn't found within your slippage range, the order is partially filled or killed entirely to prevent unfavorable prices.

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<summary><strong>5. Below min limit, buy at min</strong></summary>

* Description: If enabled, when the calculated copy amount is lower than the platform's minimum requirement, the trade executes at the minimum.
* Platform Minimums: $1 for market orders; 5 shares for limit orders.

{% hint style="info" %}
💡 Pro Tip: Best used in combination with Item #6.
{% endhint %}

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<summary><strong>6. Ignore Target Address Trades Under</strong></summary>

* Description: Sets a minimum trade amount to ignore from target addresses.
* Input Requirements: `0` \~ `9,999,999`, or `reset`.

{% hint style="info" %}
💡 Anti-Noise Strategy:

* Setup: Set `Ignore` to $10–$50 and Enable `Below min limit`.
* Result: This filters out "dust" trades (noise). When the target makes a "real" trade (e.g., $100), even if your 1% copy ratio equals $1, the bot will ensure you enter the position at the platform minimum.
  {% endhint %}

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<summary><strong>7. Max Price &#x26; Min Price</strong></summary>

* Max Price: Highest price to copy buy (`0.01` \~ `0.99`). Trades above this are ignored.
* Min Price: Lowest price to copy buy (`0.01` \~ `0.99`). Trades below this are ignored.

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<summary><strong>8. Stop Loss % / Price</strong></summary>

* Input: Percentage (`0.1%` \~ `100%`) or Fixed Price (`0.01` \~ `0.99`).
* Execution Logic: All Stop Loss orders use Market Orders. When prices move sharply, market orders may experience price slippage.

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<summary><strong>9. Take Profit % / Price</strong></summary>

* Input: Percentage (`0.1%` \~ `100%`) or Fixed Price (`0.01` \~ `0.99`).
* Execution Logic (PM Constraints):
  * For orders ≥ 5 shares: The system places a Limit Order immediately to lock in gains.
  * For orders < 5 shares: The system uses Market Orders. Note that market orders may experience slippage during volatility.

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<summary><strong>10. Min Per Trade</strong></summary>

* Description: Minimum amount per copy trade.
* Input: `1` \~ `9,999,999`, `reset`, or `-` for no limit.
* Logic: If the calculated copy amount is lower than this value, it executes at this minimum.

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<summary><strong>11. Max Spend Per Trade</strong></summary>

* Description: Maximum amount per copy trade.
* Input: `1` \~ `9,999,999`, `reset`, or `-` for no limit.
* Logic: If the calculated amount exceeds this, the trade is capped at this value.

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<summary><strong>12. Max Spend Per Yes/No (Asset Limit)</strong></summary>

* Description: Maximum USD amount allocated to a single Asset (token).
* Calculation Includes: Successfully executed orders + Open limit orders (from this bot) + The current pending trade.
* Note: This represents your cumulative exposure per specific asset.

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<summary><strong>13. Max Spend Per Market (Market Limit)</strong></summary>

* Description: Maximum capital allocated to a single Market / ConditionId.
* Logic: Sums the total USD spent on both Yes and No options within the same market to prevent over-concentration in a single event.

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<summary><strong>14. Total Spend Limit (Trader Limit)</strong></summary>

* Description: Total amount to spend across all assets.
* Logic: If total exposure exceeds this, copying stops. It automatically resumes after you sell or claim positions and exposure drops below the limit.

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<summary><strong>15. Max Copy Market Number</strong></summary>

* Description: Maximum number of distinct markets (`ConditionIds`) you can hold simultaneously.
* Purpose: A count-based limit to ensure portfolio diversification.

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<summary><strong>16. Copy Buy / Copy Sell Toggles</strong></summary>

* Disable Copy Buy: Stops replicating buys; continues replicating sells.
* Disable Copy Sell: Stops replicating sells; continues replicating buys.
* Disable Both: Pauses all copy-trading activity.

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<summary><strong>17. Sell: Market Order / Sell: Limit Order</strong></summary>

* Market Order: Allows slippage configuration.
* Limit Order: Allows Price Offset and Expiration configuration.

{% hint style="warning" %}
🚨 TP/SL Compatibility: If you switch Sell mode to Limit Order, TP/SL will no longer function. TP/SL is only compatible with Market Orders because Polymarket does not allow two concurrent limit orders on the same position.
{% endhint %}

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<summary><strong>18. Max 5/15min Market start Time</strong></summary>

* What it is: The "Sniper" or early-entry mode.
* What it does: If you set this to `60s`, your bot will **ONLY** copy trades made within the **first 60 seconds** after the market opens. Any trades made by the target wallet after the first 60 seconds will be ignored.

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<summary><strong>19. Max 5/15min Market end Time</strong></summary>

* What it is: The "Last-Minute" or late-entry mode.
* What it does: If you set this to `60s`, your bot will **ONLY** copy trades made when there are **less than 60 seconds left** before the market closes. Any trades made earlier in the market will be ignored.

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<summary><strong>20. Reverse Copy</strong></summary>

* What it is: A toggle that mirrors the target wallet's trades in the opposite direction. When enabled, if the target buys UP, you buy DOWN — and vice versa.
* What it does: Reverses the copy direction on every trade from the target wallet. All other parameters (copy amount, filters, TP/SL, etc.) remain in effect as normal.

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## Recommended Settings by Trader Type

Not sure how to configure your copy trade? Use these profiles as a starting point based on the type of trader you're following.

### **Golden Principles**

Before you begin, remember the Golden Principles:

* **The Proportionality Principle**: Ensure your single trade size relative to your total balance matches the target’s. This ensures your profit margins align.
* **The Anti-Drawdown Principle**: Do not allow your balance to be exhausted quickly. Always leave room for market volatility.
* **Strategy Alignment**: Observe the target’s trade history and current positions, then select the matching profile below.

### **Profile Overview**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="82.48828125"></th><th width="256.046875"></th><th width="375.53515625"></th><th width="374.98828125"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Profile</strong></td><td><strong>Trader Type</strong></td><td><strong>Main Risk</strong></td><td><strong>Key Strategy</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Stable / Professional Trader</td><td>May suddenly place a very large bet</td><td>Copy proportionally + set a spending cap</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Whale ($1M+ funds)</td><td>Their huge trades will drain your balance</td><td>Skip small moves + cap your market exposure</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>High-Frequency / Algorithm</td><td>Too many tiny trades = fees eat your profit</td><td>Filter weak signals + auto take profit</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>News / Event Trader</td><td>Prices move wildly and fast</td><td>Enter fast, don't worry about exact price</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Low Liquidity / Price Sensitive</td><td>Bad entry price = lost money</td><td>Use limit orders + strict price control</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Long-Term / Value Investor</td><td>Short-term swings may scare you out early</td><td>Wide stop loss + ignore small adjustments</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Profile 1: Stable / Professional Trader" %}
**Who is this?** A careful trader with a steady record — they manage their trades well, win consistently, and never bet everything at once. Great for beginners to follow long-term.

**Goal:** Mirror the expert's win-rate model with a safety cap on extreme bets.

| **Setting**                 | **Recommended Value**                                | **Why**                                                            |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Copy Percentage             | 10%–20% (based on your balance vs. theirs)           | Keeps your trades in proportion to theirs                          |
| **Max Spend Per Trade**     | The most you're okay losing in one trade (e.g., $50) | **Important** — protects you if they suddenly bet big              |
| Below Min Limit, Buy at Min | ✅ ON                                                 | Makes sure you still enter even when the copy amount is very small |
| Ignore Trades Under         | $5–$10                                               | Skips tiny "leftover" trades that aren't worth copying             |
| {% endtab %}                |                                                      |                                                                    |

{% tab title="Profile 2: The Whale" %}
**Who is this?** A trader with $1M+ in funds. Their single bets can be tens of thousands of dollars — way more than most people can follow. They also cancel and adjust orders a lot.

**Goal:** Only follow their big, meaningful moves. Ignore the noise. Make sure their huge trades don't drain your balance.

| **Setting**          | **Recommended Value**     | **Why**                                                              |
| -------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Ignore Trades Under  | $500–$1,000               | Only copy their serious moves, not their "testing" trades            |
| Min Per Trade        | $5–$10                    | Makes sure each copied trade is worth placing                        |
| Max Spend Per Market | 10% of your total balance | A whale can afford to lose $50k on one market — you can't            |
| Limit Price Offset   | +0.02                     | Whales move prices fast; bid a little higher to make sure you get in |
| {% endtab %}         |                           |                                                                      |

{% tab title="Profile 3: High-Frequency / Algorithm" %}
**Who is this?** A trading bot (or bot-like trader) that makes hundreds of trades every day, grabbing tiny profits each time. Trades are very short and often use complex logic.

**Goal:** Follow the bot's best signals while filtering out the tiny, low-value trades that would just cost you in fees.

| **Setting**            | **Recommended Value**           | **Why**                                                             |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Copy Percentage        | % mode (based on their history) | Scales your trade size with the signal strength                     |
| Ignore Trades Under    | $5                              | Key filter — removes micro-trades that aren't worth copying         |
| Max Copy Market Number | 5–10                            | Stops your money from being spread too thin across too many markets |
| Take Profit            | 5%–10%                          | Bots take profits quickly — auto-exit so you don't miss the gain    |
| {% endtab %}           |                                 |                                                                     |

{% tab title="Profile 4: News / Event Trader" %}
**Who is this?** A trader who reacts instantly to breaking news (court rulings, big announcements, viral tweets). Prices can spike or crash in seconds.**Goal:** Get in as fast as possible — speed matters more than getting the perfect price.

| **Setting**                      | **Recommended Value**    | **Why**                                                                      |
| -------------------------------- | ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>Market Order Slippage<br></p> | 5%–15%                   | Lets you buy even when the price is moving fast — avoids failed orders       |
| Sell Mode                        | Market Order             | Prices drop fast once news is "priced in" — exit immediately at market price |
| Below Min Limit, Buy at Min      | ✅ ON                     | Even a $1 entry is better than missing the move entirely                     |
| Max Spend Per Market             | Fixed amount (e.g., $50) | These trades can go to zero — never risk a large chunk of your balance       |
| {% endtab %}                     |                          |                                                                              |

{% tab title="Profile 5: Low Liquidity / Price Sensitive" %}
**Who is this?** A trader who operates in small, less popular markets where there aren't many buyers and sellers. Entry price matters a lot here — a bad fill can wipe out your profit.

**Goal:** Control your entry price carefully — don't overpay.

| **Setting**          | **Recommended Value** | **Why**                                                                   |
| -------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Buy Mode             | Limit Order Copy      | You set the exact price you're willing to pay                             |
| Limit Price Offset   | 0 or +0.01            | Match the trader's price exactly, or go just $0.01 higher to get in line  |
| Limit Order Duration | 120s                  | If not filled in 2 minutes, the price has moved too far — cancel and skip |
| Sell Mode            | Limit Order           | Try to sell at a better price and capture the spread                      |
| {% endtab %}         |                       |                                                                           |

{% tab title="Profile 6: Long-Term / Value Investor" %}
**Who is this?** A patient trader who holds positions for months, waiting for a big event outcome (like an election). They don't react to daily price swings.

**Goal:** Make sure you get in, and don't get scared out by normal short-term price moves.

| **Setting**         | **Recommended Value**          | **Why**                                                  |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Limit Price Offset  | +0.03 or higher                | Helps you get filled in low-volume, long-term markets    |
| Stop Loss           | None or very wide (e.g., -50%) | Avoid being kicked out before the final result comes in  |
| Ignore Trades Under | $10–$50                        | Follow their big entries — ignore small portfolio tweaks |
| {% endtab %}        |                                |                                                          |
| {% endtabs %}       |                                |                                                          |

## **Summary: Two Rules That Apply to Every Profile**

**Rule 1 — Maintain Proportionality:** Keep your position ratio identical to the target's. This is the only way to match their ROI %.

**Rule 2 — Set a Circuit Breaker:** Always configure **Max Per Trade** and **Max Per Market**. Even if an expert makes a mistake or gets "tilted," your account will survive to trade another day.


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