What is copytrading and how does it work?

Copytrading means automatically replicating another trader's positions. When they buy, you buy the same thing at your own size; when they sell, you sell the same proportion. The idea: lean on someone with a proven public record instead of building your own strategy.

Why it fits prediction markets

On a platform like Polymarket, activity is on-chain and public. Anyone can see what a wallet buys and sells in real time. That transparency is what makes faithful copytrading possible — a tool can detect a trader's moves the moment they happen and mirror them.

What copytrading can do

• Save you from picking every trade yourself.
• Follow several traders at once, each at a size you choose.
• Mirror sells and partial exits, not just entries.

What it can't do

Copytrading inherits the leader's risk. A trader's past record does not guarantee future results, and if they blow up, you follow them down. A small account also can't perfectly mirror a whale who trades six figures per position — your fills and sizing differ. Treat it as a tool, not a money machine.

This article is informational, not financial advice. Trading prediction markets carries a risk of total loss. Check that using it is legal in your jurisdiction.