Everything you need to know about Polycopy copy trading
Polycopy is a copy trading platform for Polymarket prediction markets. We help you discover and copy trades from successful Polymarket traders, allowing you to mirror their strategies and potentially benefit from their expertise.
We surface trades in your feed in near real-time so you can copy almost instantly and reduce slippage risk in fast-moving markets. Think of it like following expert investors on the stock market - except for prediction markets. You can see what the top performers are betting on and either manually copy their trades (free) or automatically execute them on Polycopy in two clicks (premium).
Yes. You need a funded Polymarket account (with USDC) and a Premium subscription to place trades via Polycopy. Free users can still browse, follow, and manually copy trades, but executing trades requires a funded Polymarket wallet.
Note: Quick Copy (premium) also requires connecting your Polymarket wallet to Polycopy.
Polycopy works in four simple steps:
All trading data comes from the Polygon blockchain and Polymarket's public APIs, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
Creating a Polycopy account is quick and free:
No Payment Required: Creating an account is completely free. You only pay if you upgrade to Premium ($20/month) for advanced features like Quick Copy.
Security: We use industry-standard authentication and never store your payment information directly (handled by Stripe).
No cryptocurrency experience required!
Polycopy is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of crypto knowledge:
What You Need to Know:
Free Features Require Zero Crypto:
Premium Features Made Simple:
Think of it like this: Using Polycopy is more like following stock traders than trading cryptocurrency. The blockchain aspect is handled behind the scenes.
Use the Discover page to find and evaluate traders. Here's what you can do:
Pro tip: Look for traders with consistent performance across multiple time periods, not just short-term wins.
⚠️ Not Financial Advice
This is educational information only. Polycopy does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Key Metrics to Evaluate:
1. Consistency Over Time
2. Return on Investment (ROI)
3. Win Rate
4. Trading Volume
5. Market Categories
6. Recent Performance
Red Flags to Avoid:
Best Practice:
Remember: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Every trader can have losing streaks.
These are two distinct actions with different outcomes:
Following a Trader:
Think of following like: Subscribing to someone on social media - you see their posts but don't automatically do what they do.
Copying a Trade:
Think of copying like: Actually making the same investment - you have skin in the game.
The Flow:
Important Notes:
Example:
Manual Copy is our free feature that lets you replicate trades from traders you follow. Here's how it works:
Note: Manual Copy requires you to have a Polymarket account and execute trades yourself on their platform. It's perfect for getting started with copy trading without connecting your wallet.
Quick Copy is a premium feature that lets you execute copy trades directly on Polycopy - no need to leave the platform or manually enter trade details.
How it works:
We show the current fill price automatically; only update it if it has changed.
Advanced Features Available:
Yes. Premium users can manually sell a Quick Copy position anytime (market conditions allowing).
If the market is illiquid or halted, you may need to wait for a fill or try again later.
If a trader you are copying closes their trade before the market resolves, Polycopy will send you an email letting you know.
Users with premium subscriptions can enable the Auto-Close feature during a Quick Trade to automatically close a position when the trader they copied closes theirs.
How Auto-Close Works:
Why use Auto-Close? Many successful traders exit positions early to lock in profits before market resolution. Auto-Close ensures you follow their complete strategy, including their exit timing - a critical part of their success.
⚠️ Not Financial Advice
The following suggestions are educational only and do not constitute financial or investment advice. Polycopy does not recommend any specific trading strategies. Make your own decisions based on your risk tolerance.
Yes! You can follow and copy as many traders as you want.
How it Works:
Following Multiple Traders:
Copying Multiple Trades:
Best Practices for Multi-Trader Strategy:
1. Diversification:
2. Position Sizing:
3. Organization:
4. Avoid Over-Copying:
Example Strategy:
Premium Advantage:
With Premium, you can:
Remember: More traders ≠ better results. Focus on quality traders and selective copying.
Slippage is the difference between the price you expect and the price you actually get. In fast-moving Polymarket markets, prices can change quickly while your order is being placed.
Polycopy focuses on speed to help reduce slippage, but it can still happen when liquidity is thin or the market moves fast.
The minimum is usually $1, but it may vary by market conditions. If your order is below the minimum, Polycopy will show you the exact minimum for that market.
Prices move quickly, so we may adjust the contract amount to stay close to the live price, keep it above the market minimum, and round to valid contract increments.
The goal is to place the closest valid order without it being rejected by the market.
Fill or Kill means the order must fill completely right away or it cancels. Good to Cancel keeps the order open until it fills or you cancel it.
Most users prefer FoK because Polymarket markets move fast and they want to avoid stale orders.
All Polymarket orders are limit orders by design, and Polycopy tries to get you the best available price at the time of execution.
Full manual limit controls are coming soon.
Polycopy only shows trades made or marked as traded on Polycopy. Polycopy users can see their manual and Quick Copy trades on the "Trades" tab of the profile page. Polymarket trades executed on platforms other than Polycopy do not display on Polycopy.
⚠️ Not Financial Advice
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Always conduct your own research and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Prediction market trading carries inherent risks, and using Polycopy doesn't eliminate them. Here are key risks to understand:
Risk Management Best Practices: Only trade what you can afford to lose, diversify across multiple traders and markets, and ensure each copy aligns with your personal strategy and risk tolerance.
Connecting your wallet is required for Premium features (Quick Copy, direct trade execution). Here's the step-by-step process:
Security Guarantee:
What is Turnkey? Turnkey is a professional Web3 infrastructure company specializing in secure wallet management. They use bank-level encryption (TEE/HSM) and are trusted by thousands of applications. Learn more at turnkey.com
No. Polycopy NEVER has access to your private keys.
Here's exactly how we ensure your private key stays secure:
1. Client-Side Encryption
Your private key is encrypted directly in your browser using Turnkey's encryption library before it ever leaves your device.
2. Zero Access
The encrypted bundle passes through our server only momentarily for routing to Turnkey - we cannot decrypt it and never store it.
3. Turnkey Secure Storage
Your encrypted private key is stored exclusively on Turnkey's infrastructure using Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).
4. We Only Store Your Address
Polycopy's database only contains your public wallet address (e.g., 0x1234...) and a reference to your Turnkey wallet ID. Public addresses are already visible on the blockchain.
Analogy: It's like using Apple Pay - you enter your card once, Apple encrypts it securely, and you can pay later without Apple seeing your actual card number. Same concept with Polycopy and Turnkey.
Additional Security: Even Turnkey uses zero-knowledge architecture, meaning they can sign transactions on your behalf but cannot decrypt and view your private key either.
Your private key and funds remain secure. Here's what would and wouldn't be at risk:
What Could Be Accessed:
What CANNOT Be Accessed:
Why? Your private key never touches our servers. It's encrypted in your browser and sent directly to Turnkey's secure, SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure. Even if our entire database was compromised, attackers would find no private keys.
Security Best Practice: Always use a unique, strong password for your Polycopy account and enable two-factor authentication on your email.
No.
While we can execute trades on your behalf (that's the feature!), there are multiple safeguards preventing unauthorized activity:
1. Explicit Authorization Required
Trades only execute when you explicitly click "Quick Copy" or enable auto-copy for specific traders. We don't have blanket permission to trade whenever we want.
2. Blockchain Transparency
Every trade is publicly visible on the Polygon blockchain. If we made unauthorized trades, they would be immediately visible and traceable back to us.
3. Turnkey Monitoring
Even we must request Turnkey to sign transactions. Turnkey monitors for suspicious activity and unusual patterns.
4. Instant Revocation
You can disconnect your wallet anytime in your profile settings, immediately revoking our ability to execute trades.
Our Business Model: We make money from $20/month subscriptions, not from your trades or funds. Stealing from users would destroy our reputation and company instantly. We're building a long-term business based on trust and transparency.
You can disconnect your wallet anytime from your profile page. Here's how:
What happens when you disconnect:
Note: If you cancel your Premium subscription, your wallet is automatically disconnected and your credentials are deleted from Turnkey.
Polycopy offers two tiers to match your copy trading needs:
FREE:
PREMIUM ($20/mo):
Which plan is right for you?
Choose Free if: You want to explore copy trading, manually execute trades on Polymarket, and track your copies without connecting your wallet.
Choose Premium if: You want the fastest, easiest copy trading experience with one-click execution, auto-close features, and advanced trade controls.
Yes - if you're a Premium subscriber!
Premium users can execute Polymarket trades directly from Polycopy's interface without leaving the platform. This includes both copy trades and independent trades you want to make yourself.
Why Trade Through Polycopy?
Requirements: Premium subscription ($20/month) and connected Polymarket wallet via Turnkey secure infrastructure.
Free users can still copy trades manually by clicking "Manual Copy" which opens Polymarket in a new tab.
Polycopy uses Stripe for secure payment processing:
Accepted Payment Methods:
How Billing Works:
Payment Security:
Billing Management:
International Payments:
Payment Failed?
If a payment fails:
Note: We do not currently accept cryptocurrency for subscriptions - only traditional payment methods via Stripe.
Free: $0/month
Premium: $20/month
Simple Pricing: We charge a flat monthly fee - no per-trade fees, no profit sharing, no hidden costs. You keep 100% of your trading profits.
Yes, anytime - with zero hassle.
How to cancel:
What happens when you cancel:
Need help? Contact support at support@polycopy.app
Upgrading (Free → Premium):
You can upgrade to Premium anytime! Here's what happens:
How to Upgrade:
Immediate Benefits:
Billing:
Pro-rated? No - you pay the full $20 when you upgrade, regardless of the date
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Downgrading (Premium → Free):
You can downgrade by canceling your subscription:
How to Downgrade:
What Happens:
Example Timeline:
Can I Re-Upgrade?
Need Help?
Contact support if you have billing questions: @polycopyapp on X
To trade on Polymarket (and use Polycopy's copy trading features), you need USDC in your Polymarket wallet. Here's how to fund it:
For Polymarket's own funding guide, see the Polymarket FAQ.
Option 1: Direct Deposit (Easiest)
Option 2: Crypto Transfer (For Crypto Users)
⚠️ Important: Make sure to send USDC on the Polygon network, not Ethereum mainnet. Sending on the wrong network may result in lost funds.
No Gas Fees: Polymarket uses a "gasless" system, so you don't need MATIC tokens for gas fees. You only need USDC to place bets!
Minimum Deposit: Most funding methods have a $10-20 minimum. Check Polymarket's deposit page for current limits.
Polycopy supports all markets available on Polymarket.
This includes prediction markets across multiple categories:
How it works:
New Markets: As Polymarket adds new markets and categories, they automatically become available on Polycopy. No action needed - you can copy trades from any new market instantly.
Learn more about Polymarket markets: Visit Polymarket
Polycopy is purpose-built for Polymarket prediction markets with unique features you won't find elsewhere:
Polymarket-Specific:
Speed & Execution:
Security First:
User Experience:
Transparency:
The Bottom Line:
If you want to copy trade on Polymarket specifically, Polycopy is built for you. Other platforms either don't support prediction markets or lack our speed, security, and specialized features.
What we're NOT:
Found a bug or experiencing an issue? We want to hear about it!
Best Way to Report Issues:
Contact us on X (Twitter):
What to Include in Your Report:
To help us fix issues quickly, please provide:
1. Clear Description:
2. Steps to Reproduce:
3. Error Messages:
4. Context:
5. Impact:
Example Good Bug Report:
"Hi @polycopyapp! Bug report: When I try to Quick Copy a trade for $10, the modal closes immediately without executing. Steps: 1) Click Quick Copy on any trade, 2) Enter $10, 3) Click Execute. Expected: Trade executes. Actual: Modal closes, no trade placed. Using Chrome on Mac. Started today. Premium user. Screenshot attached."
Emergency Issues:
For these, DM us immediately on X with "URGENT" in the message.
Feature Requests:
Have an idea for improvement? Same process - reach out on X! We love hearing user feedback.
Not yet, but Polycopy works great on mobile browsers!
Our web app is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. You can access all features on your phone or tablet:
Best Mobile Experience:
Native apps coming soon! We're working on dedicated iOS and Android apps for an even better experience. Premium subscribers will get early access when they launch.
We believe in complete transparency about our business model. Here's exactly how Polycopy makes money:
Premium Subscriptions - $20/month
Our only revenue source. We charge a flat monthly fee for premium features like Quick Copy, auto-close positions, and advanced trade controls. That's it. Simple.
What we DON'T charge:
Why this matters:
Our incentives align with yours. We succeed when you find value in the platform, not when you trade more or lose money. We want you to become a successful copy trader, not a frequent trader paying us fees on every transaction.
Other costs to consider: Polymarket itself may charge minimal fees on trades (typically ~2% on wins). These go to Polymarket, not Polycopy. There are no gas fees since Polymarket uses a gasless trading system.