What are altcoins and why do they matter
Altcoins are every cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin. Learn about the main categories, how they relate to market cycles, and why they matter for copy trading investors.
Jamie Larson
What is copy trading and how does it work
Copy trading lets your account automatically mirror the trades of experienced investors. Learn how it works, what metrics matter, and how to get started with minimal effort.
How to evaluate traders on Bitget ā metrics, tags, and the copier profit gap
Bitget shows you Copiers' PnL alongside trader ROI, revealing which strategies actually work for followers. Here's how to cross-analyze every metric on the platform.
Remember: trading involves risk
This is not fine print. You can lose money in copy trading, including all of it. Understanding risk is what separates investors who last from those who don't.
How to read a copy trading leaderboard on Bybit ā and why follower profit is the metric that matters
A master trader's ROI can look spectacular while their followers lose money. Understanding leaderboard metrics, especially follower profit, separates informed investors from hopeful ones.
What happened to Strategy after Bitcoin crashed ā and what it teaches us
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) lost 66% of its value when Bitcoin fell 40%. Its leveraged, concentrated bet offers a powerful lesson in why diversification and risk management matter.
Bull markets, bear markets, and sideways ā how to read market cycles
Crypto markets move in cycles: explosive rallies, painful crashes, and extended sideways periods. Recognizing where you are in the cycle changes everything about your strategy.
How to read your exchange account statement ā PnL, fees, and net returns
Your exchange account shows everything: profits, losses, fees, and funding costs. Learning to read it properly is the most important skill for evaluating your copy trading results.
How slippage works and why trade size matters in copy trading
Slippage is the difference between the price you expect and the price you get. In copy trading, it explains why your results may differ slightly from your master trader's.
Diversification in crypto ā why it works differently than in traditional markets
Crypto assets are more correlated than stocks or bonds. Traditional diversification rules don't apply the same way. Here's how to think about spreading risk in copy trading.