1. What is Spot Copy Trading?
OKX's spot copy trading is an innovative social investment approach and a powerful portfolio management tool. It allows you to automatically replicate the trades of top-performing spot traders, eliminating the need for constant market monitoring. Unlike leveraged trading, spot copy trading carries no liquidation risks, making it a more stable and lower-risk investment option.
Key features include:
- Access to a wide range of cryptocurrencies with industry-leading market depth
- Profit-sharing mechanism where lead traders can share up to 13% of their gains with followers
- No leverage or forced liquidation risks
👉 Discover how spot copy trading outperforms manual strategies
2. How to Create a Copy Trading Order
Follow these steps to start copy trading:
- Navigate to Trade > Copy Trading > Spot Copy Trading
- Review leader trader profiles using these key metrics:
| Metric | Definition |
|---|---|
| AUM | Total investment amount from all copy traders (capped at leader's max copy amount or USDT balance) |
| P&L | Total profit/loss from leader's spot trades |
| P&L% | (P&L / Max investment during selected period) including fund movements |
| Win Rate | Profitable trading days / Total lead trading days |
- Click Copy on your preferred trader
- Configure your copy trading settings:
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Amount Type | Fixed: Same USDT amount per trade Proportional: Leader's order value × multiplier |
| Max Total | Cap on simultaneous investments with one leader |
| Stop Loss | Maximum acceptable loss before stopping copy trades |
| Take Profit | Profit target per individual trade |
3. Spot Copy Trading Rules
Critical trading regulations:
| Rule Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pricing | ±0.5% tolerance from leader's order price |
| Supported Pairs | 114 USDT-quoted cryptocurrencies (expanding) |
| Requirements | - Sufficient USDT balance - Order value above minimum limit - No active risk control triggers |
| Frozen Funds | Purchased crypto remains locked until sold |
👉 Complete list of supported spot trading pairs
4. Managing Your Spot Copy Trades
Monitor and adjust your active trades through:
- Real-time performance dashboards
- Manual sell options for held positions
- Dynamic TP/SL adjustments
5. Profit Sharing Mechanism
How Earnings Are Calculated
- System automatically deducts trading fees first
- Up to 13% of net profits shared with leader traders
- Weekly settlement every Monday at 16:00 UTC
Example Calculation:
| Period | Net Profit | 10% Share |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 550 USDT | 55 USDT |
| Week 2 | -700 USDT | 0 |
FAQ Section
Q: What's the minimum investment for spot copy trading?
A: Varies by cryptocurrency pair, typically starting at 10 USDT equivalent.
Q: Can I copy multiple traders simultaneously?
A: Yes, you may follow multiple leaders with separate allocations.
Q: How often are leader trader statistics updated?
A: Performance metrics refresh hourly for accuracy.
Q: What happens if a leader trader stops trading?
A: Your copied trades continue with existing positions until sold.
Q: Are there fees beyond the profit sharing?
A: Standard spot trading fees apply (0.1% maker/taker).
Q: How are losses handled in profit sharing?
A: No profit sharing occurs during loss periods; only net profits are shared.