1. What is copy trading?

Copy trading is a portfolio management tool that allows traders to copy the trading strategies of expert investors. It makes futures trading easier for newcomers while providing a platform where veteran traders can get a share of the profit their followers earn. 

2. Which margin mode can I use for copy trading? 

Copy trading only supports the isolated margin mode at present. 

3. What is the size of my copy orders? 

Each of your copy orders will contain a fixed number of contracts which you can decide in copy settings. 

4. Do I need to pass the KYC verification before I start copy trading? 

Neither followers nor lead traders are required to pass the KYC verification. 

5. Can I copy more than one lead trader? 

No. A follower is only allowed to copy one lead trader at a time. 

6. What fees should I pay for copy trading? 

Apart from the ordinary futures trading fees charged by Poloniex, no extra fees will be incurred during copy trading. 

7. Which account should I transfer funds to if I want to start copy trading? 

You need to transfer your funds to the copy trade account first. 

8. Can I use futures trial funds and coupons for copy trading? 

Futures trial funds and coupons cannot be used for copy trading. 

9. Can I adjust the margin when I am copying a trader? 

No. You are not allowed to adjust the margin manually when you are copying a trader, nor can you turn on the Auto-Deposit Margin mode. 

10. Will my copy positions be affected when the lead trader's positions undergo forced liquidation?

Yes. When forced liquidation is triggered for a lead trader's positions, the followers' copy positions will also be closed. Nevertheless, followers' copy positions being forced-liquidated will not affect the lead trader's positions. 

11. As a follower, how do I stop copying a lead trader? 

Followers must close all copy positions before they stop copying a lead trader.