What Are the Copy Trading Modes on BloFin?
When you follow a trader on BloFin, you have three options for how your funds are used to copy the master trader's trades: Fixed Amount Mode, Fixed Ratio Mode and Smart Copy. Each mode gives you control over how much you want to invest and how closely you want to mirror the trader’s strategy.
Let’s break down what each mode does, how it works, and which one might be right for you.
Fixed Amount Mode
In Fixed Amount Mode, you choose a specific amount to invest per trade, regardless of how much the trader is trading. This means every time the trader opens a position, your copy trade will use the same fixed amount, no matter the size of trader's order.
Margin per order: each order will be opened at a fixed margin amount (cost per order).
What you can control:
1. Cost Per Order: You decide exactly how much to invest in each copied trade (e.g., $50 per trade).
2. Total Investment: Set a cap on how much you’re willing to invest in total for this trader. Once this limit is reached, no new trades will be copied.
3. Margin Mode: Choose how your margin is used:
Follow the trader’s margin mode
Use Cross Margin (shares margin across all positions)
Use Isolated Margin (limits risk to individual trades)
4. Take Profit / Stop Loss (TP/SL): You can set limits to automatically close a trade when it reaches a profit target or loss limit — great for risk control.
5. Leverage: You can either copy the trader’s leverage or set your own fixed leverage.
Why choose this mode?
If you prefer to keep your investment amount consistent and want more control over risk per trade, Fixed Amount Mode is a simple and stable choice. It’s great for users who want predictability in how much they’re putting into each trade, especially if the trader uses large or inconsistent position sizes.
Fixed Ratio Mode
With Fixed Ratio Mode, your trades scale proportionally with the trader’s. Instead of investing the same amount every time, you set a multiplier that determines how your position size compares to the trader’s.
Margin per order = multiplier * trader's order value / your futures leverage
Example: your copy trading settings are as follow:
Total investment: 1,000 USDT
Proportion: 0.5
Leverage: 10x
What you can control:
1. Total Investment: Set the overall amount you're willing to allocate to copy this trader.
2. Multiplier (Proportion Setting): Choose how big your trades should be compared to the trader’s. A 1x multiplier means you copy them 1:1. A 0.5x means your trades are half the size, and 2x means double the size.
3. Margin Mode: Same as Fixed Amount Mode—you can choose Cross Margin, Isolated Margin, or copy the trader’s.
4. TP/SL Settings: Optional, but you can set risk limits for each trade.
5. Leverage: Either copy the trader’s leverage or use your own fixed setting.
Why choose this mode?
Fixed Ratio Mode is ideal if you want your trades to mirror the trader’s strategy more closely. It’s more dynamic—your position sizes will grow or shrink depending on how much the trader is investing. This mode gives you the flexibility to scale your trades up or down based on how confident you are in the trader.
Smart Copy Mode
Smart Copy Mode is a simplified and intelligent way to start copy trading on BloFin. It’s designed for users who want to follow top traders without the hassle of manually configuring every setting.
With Smart Copy Mode, all key parameters such as leverage, margin mode, asset allocation, and trade sizing are automatically synced with the lead trader you’re copying. This creates a smoother, more accurate copy trading experience—especially helpful for beginners or those who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” approach.
Whether you're new to copy trading or just looking for a smarter, easier way to align with your favorite trader’s strategy, Smart Copy Mode makes the entire process seamless and less error-prone.
Margin per order = margin of trader's position / trader's copy trading account balance * your copy trading account balance
Example: assuming the trader's copy trading account balance is 10,000 USDT and yours is 5,000 USDT, when the trader initiates an order with a 1,000 USDT margin, your order's margin would amount to 500 USDT (1,000 / 10,000 * 5,000 = 500 USDT)
Why use Smart Copy mode?
There are several advantages to using Smart Copy Mode over the manual copy setup:
Quick & Easy Setup: With just one click, you can start copying a trader’s strategy—no need to configure margin settings, leverage, or risk controls manually.
Better Strategy Replication: Your trade size, leverage, and margin mode are aligned with the trader’s, making your results more closely reflect theirs.
Improved Risk Management: Since your setup mirrors the trader’s own settings, your exposure is better calibrated to the strategy you’re copying.
No Guesswork Needed: If you’re unsure how much leverage to use or which margin mode to select, Smart Copy Mode removes that guesswork entirely.
How to Start a Smart Copy Trade
Starting a Smart Copy trade is easy and takes only a few steps:
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Navigate to the Copy Trading section of the BloFin platform.
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Browse the list of available traders and explore their profiles, performance, and strategies.
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Once you find a trader you like, click the “Copy” button on their profile.
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Choose “Smart Copy” when prompted as your preferred copy mode.
After that, you’ll be asked to configure a few basic settings before your Smart Copy begins. Don’t worry—it’s simple!
Smart Copy Setup: Step-by-Step
Although Smart Copy Mode handles most of the configuration automatically, there are a few important options you’ll need to confirm before starting:
1. Total Investment
You’ll need to set the total amount you want to invest in copying this trader. The allowed range is between 10 USDT and 100,000 USDT.
This amount will be automatically transferred from your other accounts to your Copy Trading Account. Make sure you have sufficient funds available before confirming.
Important: If you have open positions in your Futures Account, transferring funds out could increase your risk of liquidation. Always double-check your margin balance before proceeding.
2. Copy Immediately (Optional)
This setting allows you to choose when you want to start copying the trader’s positions:
Enable this option if you want to immediately copy any currently open positions the trader has. These trades will be executed at market price and based on the trader’s fund allocation.
Disable this option if you prefer to only copy new trades that the trader opens in the future.
Pro Tip: Check the trader’s profile before enabling this option—you’ll be able to see whether they have active positions and what those positions are. This can help you make an informed decision on whether to copy immediately or wait.
3. Margin Mode & Leverage Settings
In Smart Copy Mode, it’s strongly recommended that you select the following options:
Copy trader’s margin mode
Copy trader’s leverage
This ensures your trades will replicate the trader’s exact trading style. Whether they use Cross Margin for flexibility or Isolated Margin for risk control, your copy trades will follow the same behavior.
Likewise, using the trader’s leverage ensures that your exposure is scaled properly with theirs. If you use different leverage, your trades may not align with the trader’s strategy, which could impact your performance.
4. Take Profit (TP) & Stop Loss (SL) Settings
While you have the option to set custom TP/SL levels, it’s generally recommended to leave this setting disabled in Smart Copy Mode.
TP and SL settings can cause your trades to exit before or after the trader’s own trades, which might lead to inconsistent results. By keeping TP/SL off, your positions will close at the same time as the trader's, maintaining full alignment with trader's strategy and risk management.
That said, if you’re an advanced user and want to customize your own exit strategy, you can enable TP/SL settings to suit your risk appetite.
Why choose this mode?
Smart Copy Mode is ideal for users who:
Want a faster, easier setup with minimal manual configuration.
Prefer to mirror the trader’s strategy as closely as possible.
Are new to copy trading and unsure about what settings to choose.
Want to reduce the risk of misalignment due to incorrect settings.
If you're looking for a smarter and more automated copy trading experience on BloFin, Smart Copy Mode is a great option to start with confidence.