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# Copy Your First Trader

> Step-by-step guide to copy trading on FrenFlow. Find a top trader, configure settings, and start mirroring trades automatically.

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## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>What You'll Do</span>

By the end of this guide, you'll have a top trader's trades automatically copying into your account. When they buy, you buy. When they sell, you sell — all hands-free.

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>Before You Start</span>

Make sure you have:

* [Trading enabled](/guides/getting-started#step-2-enable-trading)
* At least **\$20 USDC** in your wallet (so copies can execute)

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>1. Find a Trader to Copy</span>

Go to the **Leaderboard** and look for a trader that fits your style:

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| What to look for     | Why it matters                       |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Positive PnL**     | They're making money                 |
| **High win rate**    | Consistent, not just one lucky trade |
| **Volume > \$10K**   | Enough trades to judge performance   |
| **Active recently**  | Still trading, not inactive          |
| **Multiple markets** | Diversified, not all-in on one bet   |

<Tip>
  Don't just pick the #1 trader. Look at their **trade history** — some top-ranked traders have high volume but inconsistent returns. A trader ranked #20 with 70% win rate may be a better copy than #1 with 52%.
</Tip>

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>2. Review Their Profile</span>

Click on the trader to see their full profile:

* **PnL chart** — Is it trending up or was it one big win?
* **Open positions** — What are they holding right now?
* **Recent trades** — Are they active? How often do they trade?
* **Category breakdown** — Do they specialize in crypto, politics, sports?

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## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>3. Start Copying</span>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Copy Trader">
    On their profile, click the **Copy This Trader** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your copy mode">
    * **Fixed amount** — Spend the same \$ on every copy (e.g., \$10 per trade). Best for beginners.
    * **Percentage** — Spend a % of your balance per trade. Scales automatically.

    **Recommendation for first time:** Start with **Fixed \$5–\$10**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a max per trade">
    Safety cap. Set it to your fixed amount for now (e.g., \$10).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose sell mode">
    * **Same percentage** (recommended) — If the leader sells 50% of their position, you sell 50% of yours.
    * **Manual** — You control all exits yourself.

    **Recommendation:** Start with **Same percentage** so exits are automated too.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click **Start Copying**. FrenFlow immediately begins monitoring this trader.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>4. What Happens Now</span>

FrenFlow monitors the leader's trades 24/7. When they trade:

1. **Detection** — FrenFlow detects the trade (often before it confirms on-chain via [Zero-Block](/copy-trading/zero-block))
2. **Risk checks** — Verifies you have enough balance, checks slippage
3. **Execution** — Places the same trade in your account
4. **Notification** — You get notified via web/Telegram

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>5. Monitor Your Copies</span>

Check your copied positions:

* **Portfolio → Positions** — See all positions including copies
* **Portfolio → History** — Copy trades are marked with a copy icon and show the leader's name
* **Leaderboard → Leaders you follow** — See all traders you're copying

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>6. Adjust or Stop</span>

Not happy with the results? You can:

* **Edit settings** — Click ⚙️ next to "Copying" on their profile to change amounts, sell mode, etc.
* **Stop copying** — Click the "Copying" button to unfollow

<Warning>
  Stopping a copy does **not** close your existing positions. If the leader got you into trades, you need to sell them manually from your Portfolio.
</Warning>

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>From Telegram</span>

You can do all of this from the [Telegram Bot](/telegram-bot/setup):

```
/leaders         — Browse the leaderboard
/follow @user    — Start copying
/unfollow @user  — Stop copying
```

Configure copy mode, amounts, and risk settings directly in the bot. Settings sync between web and Telegram.

## <span style={{color: "#baf820"}}>Pro Tips</span>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Copy 2-3 traders, not just one">
    Diversify across traders with different strategies. If one has a bad week, the others may compensate.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Set a daily volume limit">
    In [Copy Trading Settings](/copy-trading/settings), set a max daily volume (e.g., \$50/day) to prevent a hyperactive leader from draining your balance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use the Wallet Tracker first">
    Not sure about a trader? [Track their wallet](/wallet-tracker/overview) first to watch their trades for a week before committing to copy.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check your copies daily">
    Even with auto-sell, review your positions regularly. Markets change, and a winning trader last month might be losing this month.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>