# Step 4: Copy Trading

1. Once you have locked in a lead trader you want to copy, tap <mark style="color:blue;">`Start Copy Trade`</mark> in the lead trader’s detail page, or alternatively click <mark style="color:blue;">`Copy`</mark> on the trader card directly on the <mark style="color:blue;">`Explore`</mark> page.
2. Set the maximum USDC amount you want to allocate for copying this trader’s positions. Please note that in order for this to be effective, a minimum allocation of $100 USDC is required.
3. Once confirmed, all future trades executed by the lead trader will automatically be copied (replicated) with the same margin proportion to your allocated balance.

Important note:

* Existing positions held by the lead trader will be automatically copied, only if it is within 3% of their initial entry price.
* Only trade orders above $10 USDC will be executed.
* For now, you may copy up to a maximum of 9 traders at any one time.

**What happens if the lead trader adds margin or deposits more funds?**

* If the trader adds more to an existing position (to reduce leverage or improve liquidation price):

  Nothing changes on the your side — Coinpilot does not mirror margin adjustments that don’t involve new trades.
* If the trader increases their position by buying more of the same asset using additional margin:

  You, as a follower to this lead trader, will copy this as a new trade, with the added margin scaled proportionally to your portfolio size.
* If the trader deposits more funds into their wallet:

  This does not affect your current copied positions. However, future trades (including scaled entries) will reflect the lead trader’s increased balance and be copied accordingly based on your allocation.<br>

  > ✅ TL;DR: \
  > Coinpilot only mirrors **actual trade actions**, not internal wallet adjustments or margin shifts unless they result in a new trade.
* Curious about fees? Check out how fees work [here](/resources/fees.md)


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