🌪️ I was excited.
Copy trading seemed like a blessing.
“Just follow successful traders, and I’ll win too.”
That illusion lasted only a few days.
At first, my strategy was solid:
👉 2% profit target, tight control, responsible risk.
But then came the trap: 2% profit vs. 100% loss — repeatedly.
Why?
Because these so-called "top traders" that exchanges suggest are not real professionals.
💀 The Secret No One Tells You
These "pro" traders often don’t risk their own money.
They trade with fake money provided by the exchange.
Let that sink in:
❗ You're risking real capital, copying someone using fake money who doesn’t care if you win or lose.
The more they trade (even recklessly), the more commissions they earn from the exchange.
Your liquidation?
Just more fees and volume for them — and they get rewarded for it.
It’s a vicious cycle:
You trust their track record (which is designed to look good)
They blow up your money using high-risk, high-volume fake trades
The exchange earns from your loss, the trader earns from your activity
🤯 Even Your Settings Don’t Save You
I had stop-losses. I set 2% targets.
But once you copy a trader, they control the position logic.
They started using high leverage, chasing failed trades — and I was forced to follow.
That’s how my account got wiped.
💬 A Wake-Up Call From My Friend
After I shared my loss, my friend told me:
“They’re not experts, they’re just liquidity traps.
Their job is to make you lose and make it look like your fault.”
❌ Do Not Copy Without Knowing the Truth
If you don’t know the trader personally, you’re playing with fire
Exchanges promote these fake traders to inflate volume
You’ll only realize the trick after your capital vanishes
✅ Here’s What You Should Do Instead:
Stick to spot trading — lower risk, full control
Invest for short or long term
Sell only when you hit your target profit
Study the market, don’t outsource your responsibility
🧠 Final Thought:
Don’t fall for the illusion of easy profits.
Copy trading and futures are designed to liquidate beginners while rewarding traders who don’t risk anything.
💡 Trade smart. Stay in control. Invest in spot.