CFD Copier Guide on Bitget App

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This article explains how CFD Copy Trading works on Bitget CFD copy trading, including copy rules, profit-sharing mechanisms, and account management.

 

What is CFD copy trading?

CFD copy trading allows you to automatically replicate the trades of experienced elite traders in the CFD market. Once you start copying, the system mirrors the lead trader’s positions proportionally based on account equity.

Special note:

• Lead traders can also copy trade. These roles are not mutually exclusive.

• Each lead trader you follow creates a separate copy account.

 

Requirements to become a CFD copier

To start CFD copy trading, you must meet the following requirements:

• Complete KYC verification required for account opening.

• You do not need to manually create an MT5 account.

• When you start copying successfully:

  • The system will automatically create an MT5 copy account.

  • The account will be linked to your Bitget account.

  • Copiers cannot log in directly to the MT5 copy account.

If your KYC verification is incomplete, the system will automatically guide you to the verification page

 

How to do CFD copy trading on Bitget?

Step 1: Access the Copy Trading section

1. Open the Bitget app and tap Trade from the bottom menu.

2. Tap Copy Trading.

3. Browse the list of CFD lead traders.

 

Step 2: Select a CFD lead trader

1. Browse the available CFD lead traders.

2. Use the sorting options to compare traders based on key metrics, including:

• ROI (Return on Investment)
• Total profit
• Assets under management (AUM)
• Number of copiers

3. You can also use the Advanced Filter to set specific ranges and refine trader results based on your preferences.

4. Tap a trader’s profile to view detailed statistics and trading history.

5. Once you’ve selected a trader, tap Copy

 

Step 3: Complete account verification

To become a CFD copier, you must meet the KYC verification requirements for account opening.

• You do not need to manually create an MT5 account in the trading section.

• If your KYC verification is incomplete, the system will automatically guide you to the verification page.

After copy trading is successfully initiated:

• The system will automatically create an MT5 copy account.

• The account will be linked to your Bitget account.

Note: Copiers cannot log in to the MT5 copy account.

 

Step 4: Configure your copy trading settings

Before starting copy trading, configure the required parameters.

1. Copy mode

Currently, only Fixed Ratio Mode is supported. The system only copies successfully opened orders from the elite trader. Limit orders and stop-loss/take-profit settings are not copied.

Opening lot size calculation rule

The copier’s opening lot size is calculated using the following formula:

Copier opening lots = Elite trader opening lots × (Copier account equity before opening ÷ Elite trader account equity after opening)

• The calculated result will be automatically rounded down based on the minimum order lot size and minimum volume step.

Important notes

• The system automatically rounds down the calculated result based on the minimum order lot size and minimum volume step.

• When positions are open, account equity includes unrealized PnL.

• Due to real-time price fluctuations, the actual opening lot size may slightly differ from the estimated value.

• If price fluctuations cause the calculated theoretical opening lot size to exceed the copier’s maximum allowable lot size, the system will open the position using the maximum allowable lot size. The final lot size will then be rounded down according to the minimum order lot size and volume step to help ensure the order is executed successfully.

• If the order fails due to rapid price fluctuations, the system will not retry the order and will display an “Insufficient balance” notification.

Scenario	Opening volume (lots)	Equity at entry (USDT)	Theoretical ratio
Lead trader opens 1	0.05	1000	50%
Copier opens 1	0.03	500
Lead trader opens 2	0.1	800	37.50%
Copier opens 2	0.04	300

2. Position copying rules

Only successfully opened orders from the lead trader will be copied.

The following items are not copied:

• Limit orders

• Stop-loss settings

• Take-profit settings

3. Proportional closing rules

When the lead trader closes part of a position, the copier closes positions in the same proportion.

Closing ratio formula:

Closing ratio = Lead trader closing volume ÷ Lead trader total position size before closing

Example:

Scenario	Closing volume (lots)	Position size before closing (lots)	Theoretical ratio
Lead trader closes 1	0.02	0.1	50%
Copier closes 1	0.01	0.05
Lead trader closes 2	0.03	0.1	30%
Copier closes 2	0.02	0.05

4. Copy amount

Funds in the copy account are completely independent from your main account.

Rules:

• The minimum amount for your first copy trade is 50 USDT.

• If the elite trader sets a Minimum Copy Amount, you must transfer at least that amount to start copying.

During copy trading:

• You can add funds at any time.

• You can withdraw funds at any time.

However:

• Total assets must not fall below the initial Copy Amount you committed.

After you stop copying:

• The system automatically returns all remaining assets to your Spot or Funding account.

 

Step 5: Start copy trading

1. After completing all settings, the system transfers the Copy Amount from your Spot or Funding account.

2. The funds are moved to a dedicated CFD copy trading account.

3. Each elite trader you follow creates an independent copy account.

4. You will be redirected to the trader’s Copy Details page.

 

How to stop CFD copy trading?

Step 1: Go to My Copy Trades

1. Tap Trade in the bottom menu of the Bitget App.

2. Open Copy Trading.

3. Tap My Copy Trades.

4. Select CFD Copy Trading.

Step 2: Select the trader you want to stop copying

1. In the CFD Copy Trading Center, find the elite trader you are currently following.

2. Tap the trader to open the Copy Details page.

3. Tap Stop Copying

4. Confirm the action.

Important notes:

• The system will immediately close all open positions at market price.

• Profit-sharing settlement will be calculated based on the final PnL.

• When you stop copying, all remaining funds are automatically returned to your Spot or Funding account.

Note: You cannot stop copying during weekend market closures.

 

 

How to view the margin ratio of the elite traders you are copying?

Step 1: Go to My Copy Trades

1. Tap Trade in the bottom menu of the Bitget App.

2. Open Copy Trading.

3. Tap My Copy Trades.

4. Select CFD Copy Trading.

Step 2: Open the Copy Details page

1. In the CFD Copy Trading Center, tap the elite trader whose account you want to review.

2. You will enter the Copy Details page.

Step 3: Check the margin ratio

1. In the Positions section, locate Margin Ratio.

2. Tap the Margin Ratio field to open the detailed margin panel.

You can view the following information:

• Total equity

• Unrealized PnL

• Margin ratio

• Liquidation margin ratio

• Available margin

• Used margin

• Account balance

Monitoring the margin ratio helps you track risk levels and manage potential liquidation risks while copy trading.

 

How to access the CFD Copy Trading Center?

Step 1: Access the CFD Copy Trading Center

Method 1:

1. Tap Trade in the bottom menu of the Bitget App.

2. Open Copy Trading.

3. Tap My Copy Trades.

4. Select CFD Copy Trading.

Method 2:

1. Tap Assets in the bottom menu.

2. Go to Overview.

3. Select Accounts.

4. Tap CFD Copy Trading to enter the CFD Copy Trading Center.

 

Step 2: View your lead trader list and copy trading overview

In the CFD Copy Trading Center, you can manage and monitor all your copy trading activities.

1. Check your account summary

At the top of the page, you can view the aggregated data of all CFD copy accounts:

• Equity

• Balance

• Estimated Net Profit

Estimated Net Profit formula:

Estimated Net Profit = Unrealized PnL + Realized PnL − Profit Share Amount

2. View your active copy list

You can view each active copy account’s data, including:

• Estimated Net Profit

• Cumulative Investment

• Equity

• Profit Share Amount

• Balance

Cumulative Investment formula:

Cumulative Investment = Total In − Total Out

Important note:

• If Total Out is greater than Total In, Cumulative Investment displays 0.

• In this case, all assets are profits from copy trading and do not include principal.

Currently, Bitget supports following up to 10 CFD lead traders simultaneously.

 

3. Review historical canceled copy accounts

You can view previously stopped copy accounts with the following information:

• Net Profit

• Realized PnL

• Profit Share Amount

• Cumulative Investment

• Copy Days

• Reason for stopping copy

Reasons may include:

• Copier voluntarily stopped copying

• Lead trader closed the copy portfolio

Historical data is available for up to 180 days.

 

Step 3: View copy trading details

Tap a lead trader to enter the Copy Details page for that copy account.

Note: Only active copy accounts support detailed data viewing.

1. Account statistics

You can view six key metrics:

• Estimated Net Profit

• Profit Share Amount

• Unrealized PnL

• Realized PnL

• Equity

• Balance

These metrics help track the latest status of the copy account.

 

2. Positions

You can view all positions currently held in the account.

Sorting options include:

• Unrealized PnL

• ROI

• Position size

 

3. Profit-sharing records

You can view each profit-sharing settlement record, including:

• Total PnL at settlement

• PnL already shared

• PnL pending sharing

• Profit-sharing rate

Up to 180 days of historical data are available.

 

4. Balance history

You can view records of all transfers into and out of the copy account.

Note: Historical data is available for 180 days.

 

How to add or withdraw funds from your copy trading account?

1. Tap Adjust Balance on either the copy trading portfolio page or the copy trading details page.

2. Select the action you want to perform:

• Add funds (Deposit)
• Withdraw funds

3. Enter the amount of USDT you want to transfer.

4. Tap Confirm to complete the transfer.

Withdrawal rule Maximum withdrawable amount = MT5 maximum transferable amount − Minimum Copy Amount

Notes

• Your copy trading account must always maintain at least the Minimum Copy Amount in available margin.

• If your available balance is insufficient, the actual withdrawal amount may differ from the amount entered.

 

Profit-sharing freeze mechanism

To protect the lead trader’s profit-sharing rights, the system may freeze part of your funds when you withdraw.

When the copier initiates Withdraw funds:

• If there is Amount Pending Sharing, and

• The amount exceeds 30% of the account’s total equity after withdrawal,

The system will:

1. Freeze the Amount Pending Sharing first.

2. Then execute the withdrawal.

Important notes:

• Frozen funds do not count toward available margin.

• This may affect the estimated liquidation price of your positions.

The system will display a confirmation popup explaining the frozen amount before the withdrawal is processed.

 

Frozen funds return rules

Frozen funds are automatically returned under the following conditions:

• At 00:00 (UTC+8) each day.

• Only when the copy account has no open positions.

If positions remain open:

• The system will not add or return frozen amounts, regardless of changes in the pending profit-sharing amount.

 

FAQs

1. Can I copy multiple CFD elite traders at the same time?
Yes. Bitget currently allows you to follow up to 10 CFD elite traders simultaneously. Each elite trader you follow will create a separate copy trading account, and funds for each account are managed independently.

2. Why is my copied position size different from the elite trader’s position?
Position sizes may differ because the system calculates your opening lot size proportionally based on the copier’s account equity and the elite trader’s account equity. Differences may also occur due to minimum lot size requirements, volume step rounding, and real-time market price fluctuations.

3. Why was an elite trader’s order not copied to my account?
Orders may fail to copy if your copy account has insufficient balance, if rapid market price fluctuations occur during execution, or if the calculated opening lot size exceeds the maximum allowable lot size. In such cases, the system will not retry the order automatically.

4. Are limit orders and stop-loss or take-profit settings copied?
No. The system only copies successfully opened orders from the elite trader. Limit orders, stop-loss settings, and take-profit settings are not copied.

5. Can I adjust the copy amount after copy trading starts?
Yes. You can add or withdraw funds from your copy account at any time using the Adjust Balance function. However, the total assets in the account must not fall below the Minimum Copy Amount required by the elite trader.

6. Can I stop copy trading at any time?
Yes. You can stop copying elite traders from the Copy Details page. Once you stop copying, the system will immediately close all open positions at market price and calculate profit-sharing settlement based on the final PnL. Copy trading cannot be stopped during weekend market closures.

7. Can I log in directly to the MT5 copy trading account?
No. The MT5 copy account is automatically created and managed by the system after you start copying. It is linked to your Bitget account, and copiers cannot log in directly to the MT5 copy account.

8. What happens if the elite trader closes their copy trading portfolio?
If the elite trader closes their copy trading portfolio, all copied positions will be closed automatically. Profit-sharing settlement will then be calculated, and the remaining funds will remain in your copy account until you withdraw them.

9. How can I monitor the risk level of the elite trader I am copying?
You can monitor the margin ratio on the Copy Details page. The margin panel provides information such as total equity, unrealized PnL, used margin, available margin, liquidation margin ratio, and account balance, helping you evaluate the risk level of the copied account.

10. What happens if my copy account balance becomes insufficient?
If your copy account balance is insufficient, some orders from the elite trader may fail to copy due to insufficient margin. This may affect the consistency of copy trading results and increase the risk of liquidation if margin levels become too low. Maintaining sufficient available margin in your copy account is recommended.

 

 

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