FAQs About KuCoin Copy Trading
1. What is KuCoin's futures copy trading?
KuCoin's futures copy trading is a portfolio management tool. You can become a lead trader and let others copy your portfolio, or be a follower and copy the portfolio of a lead trader.
Once you set your investment amount, the system will automatically replicate the positions and trades of the lead trader you follow.
2. Can I be both a lead trader and a follower?
Yes, you can be a lead trader while following up to 10 lead traders simultaneously.
3. Does my copy trading account share my KuCoin futures account?
No, the copy trading account is separate from the futures account.
4. How many futures trading pairs are supported for copy trading?
Currently, copy trading supports over 100 USDT-margined perpetual contract trading pairs. The list may adjust based on market conditions.
5. What is the difference between futures copy trading and futures trading?
To improve the lead traders' experience, the trading process, interface, and tools for futures copy trading are similar to those for general futures trading.
Please note that only isolated margin mode is supported for copy trading, while cross margin mode is not currently available.
6. What are the benefits of being a lead trader?
When a follower’s copy trades generate earnings, the lead trader can earn at least 10% of the follower’s earnings as a reward, while the follower retains the remaining earnings.
7. Does copy trading support both isolated margin and cross margin modes?
Only isolated margin mode is supported for copy trading, while cross margin mode is not currently available. KuCoin plans to introduce cross margin mode in future updates.
8. What position mode is supported for futures copy trading?
Futures copy trading supports one-way mode.
9. Can lead traders use APITrade?
API trading is not yet supported. KuCoin plans to add this functionality in future updates.
10. How many lead traders can a follower copy simultaneously?
A follower can copy up to 10 lead traders at a time.
11. What is the difference between fixed ratio and fixed amount for copy trading?
Fixed Ratio: Followers can set a total investment amount, and the system will replicate trades in proportion to the follower’s margin balance relative to the lead trader’s margin balance (Copy Ratio = Follower’s Margin Balance / Lead Trader’s Margin Balance).
Fixed Amount: The follower uses a fixed amount per trade for copy trading.
12. How does slippage protection work?
Since copy trading occurs in real-time, slippage protection sets a maximum slippage limit to prevent copying at prices that differ significantly. Currently, the slippage protection for all trading pairs is 0.5%.
13. Will existing positions of the lead trader be copied immediately after copy trading starts?
No. When copy trading starts, only new positions opened by the lead trader will be copied, not existing ones.
14. Why did my copy trading fail?
Common reasons include:
- Insufficient available margin in the follower’s account;
- Exceeded slippage range;
- The amount for opening positions is below the minimum order amount;
- Reached the maximum margin limit for the position;
- The unfilled portion will be canceled if the lead trader’s limit order to open a position is not filled;
- Exceeded the limit price range protected by contract matching;
- Exceeded contract risk limits.
15. What are the fees for copy trading?
Futures copy trading fees align with the futures trading fee rates based on the KuCoin account’s VIP level.
16. Can copy trading guarantee earnings?
Copy trading does not guarantee earnings and carries significant risks. You should manage risk carefully and invest within your financial capacity.
17. Can I earn KuCoin affiliate commissions through lead trading and copy trading?
Yes, referrers can earn referral commissions from the trading fees of lead trading and copy trading.