What is copy trading?

Copy trading lets you automatically mirror the trades of experienced traders on a cryptocurrency exchange. When the trader you follow opens or closes a position, the same action is executed proportionally in your account — in real time, with no manual input required.

📌 How copy trading works

You select a "signal trader" or "expert trader" on the platform, allocate a portion of your funds to follow them, and every trade they make is copied to your account proportionally. If they open a $10,000 BTC long and you have $1,000 allocated, your account opens a $1,000 BTC long simultaneously.

Copy trading does not mean giving someone else access to your account or funds. Your assets remain in your exchange account under your control — the platform simply replicates trade instructions.

Why fee payback matters even more for copy traders

Copy traders typically generate more trading volume than manual traders of the same account size — because every trade the signal trader makes is also a trade in your account. More volume means more fees, which means more payback.

✅ Copy trading + TetherReturn = amplified savings

If a signal trader makes 50 trades per month and you follow 3 traders, that's potentially 150 fee-generating events in your account. With 70% payback on Bitget, a large portion of those fees comes straight back to you in USDT.

Bitget vs BingX for copy trading

Both Bitget and BingX offer copy trading with fee payback through TetherReturn, but they serve different types of traders:

FeatureBitgetBingX
Global Ranking#1 copy trading platformTop 10
Number of signal traders80,000+20,000+
Minimum to followFrom $100 USDTFrom $50 USDT
Max leverage (copy)125x150x
Interface complexityIntermediateBeginner-friendly
Performance transparencyFull stats, audited historyGood stats
TetherReturn payback70%60%
Effective market fee0.005%0.008%
Best forSerious copy tradersFirst-timers

How to start copy trading with fee payback

1

Sign up on Bitget or BingX through TetherReturn

Visit Bitget's payback page or BingX's payback page and click "Start Payback." Create a new account through the link — this is required for payback to apply.

2

Register your UID on TetherReturn

After account setup and KYC, find your exchange UID and register it on TetherReturn. See the UID registration guide for exact steps per exchange.

3

Choose your signal traders

Browse the copy trading marketplace on your exchange. Filter by ROI, drawdown, win rate, and trading style. Start with traders who have 3+ months of audited history and a manageable max drawdown.

4

Allocate funds and start following

Set your copy amount and risk parameters. Payback accumulates automatically on every fee generated by your copy positions — no extra setup required.

How to evaluate signal traders

Not all signal traders are equal. Here are the key metrics to look for:

Return on Investment (ROI)

Look for consistent ROI over 3–6 months, not just a single exceptional month. A trader with 8% monthly ROI over 6 months is far more reliable than one with 50% in a single month and losses otherwise.

Maximum Drawdown (MDD)

This shows the worst peak-to-trough decline in the trader's history. Under 20% MDD is generally considered safe. A trader with 60% MDD has been down 60% at their worst — a major warning sign.

Win Rate

A high win rate (70%+) sounds attractive, but it must be paired with a healthy risk-reward ratio. A 90% win rate means nothing if the 10% losses are 10x larger than the wins.

Number of Followers & AUM

More followers and Assets Under Management generally indicate that other traders have vetted the signal trader's performance. Very new traders with few followers carry more uncertainty.

Copy trading risks to understand

⚠ Important risk disclosure

Copy trading does not guarantee profits. Past performance of a signal trader does not guarantee future results. You can lose all of the capital you allocate to copy trading. Only allocate funds you can afford to lose, and diversify across multiple signal traders to reduce concentration risk.

Fee payback calculation for copy traders

Here's how TetherReturn payback works specifically for copy trading volume on Bitget:

Monthly Copy VolumeFees @ 0.018%Payback @ 70%Net Cost
$20,000$3.60+$2.52$1.08
$50,000$9.00+$6.30$2.70
$100,000$18.00+$12.60$5.40
$500,000$90.00+$63.00$27.00

Active copy traders following multiple signal traders can easily accumulate $500K+ monthly in copy trade volume, making the payback particularly meaningful.

Verdict: which should you choose?

Choose Bitget if you're a serious copy trader who wants the largest marketplace, the most detailed trader analytics, and the highest payback rate (70%). Bitget's depth of signal traders and audited performance data make it the professional's choice.

Choose BingX if you're new to copy trading, prefer a simpler interface, or want to start with a smaller minimum. The 60% payback is still excellent, and BingX's onboarding is more accessible for beginners.