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Copy trading and strategy marketplaces (2026)
⚠ Risk note. Past performance of the traders you copy says little about the future, and copying adds slippage and delay. Leveraged CFDs and crypto derivatives can lose more than you expect, quickly. Copy trading and CFDs are restricted in many places (for example, CFDs are not offered to US retail clients), so check the platform's rules for your country. Not financial advice.
| Tool | Markets | Pricing | Safety and access | Regions | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eToro CopyTrader | stocks, ETFs, crypto | no extra charge to copy; 1% crypto fee and other transaction fees apply; $200 minimum per copied trader | copy up to 100 investors; set a loss threshold that stops copying and closes copied positions; stop or adjust any time | Not available in all US states; product scope differs by region (CFDs not offered to US clients). Check eToro's site for your country. | Visit eToro CopyTrader |
| ZuluTrade | forex, CFDs, crypto CFDs | no subscription or copy fee on the broker-linked plan; costs come through broker spreads and commissions | copy signal providers through a linked partner broker; set per-provider loss limits | Availability depends on the partner broker and your country; check ZuluTrade's site before signing up. | Visit ZuluTrade |
| Collective2 | stocks, options, futures, forex, crypto | strategy subscriptions set by each manager (often $20-$200+/mo) plus AutoTrade $49/mo (1 strategy) up to $299/mo (unlimited) | marketplace of strategies with public track records; AutoTrade mirrors trades at your broker; you can scale or stop at any time | US-based; available to US investors through supported brokers. Check broker support for your country. | Visit Collective2 |
| Darwinex Zero | CFDs, futures, crypto CFDs | membership about €45/$50 per month (CFDs); futures €50/$56; discounted annual packs | strategy-builder side: trade a virtual account and earn performance fees if Darwinex allocates; strict risk metrics | Check Darwinex Zero's site for excluded countries. | Visit Darwinex Zero |
| MQL5 Signals | forex, CFDs (MetaTrader 4/5) | provider sets a fixed weekly or monthly price (many free signals); MQL5 keeps 20% | copy MetaTrader signal providers inside MT4/MT5; subscriber sets max deposit share and stop-loss on copying | Depends on your MetaTrader broker's jurisdiction. | Visit MQL5 Signals |
| Bybit Copy Trading | crypto derivatives, spot | masters take 10-15% profit share (classic) or up to 30% (Pro), weekly, high-water mark | copy master traders on Bybit; set per-copy stop-loss and amount | Bybit is not available to US residents; UK accounts become withdrawal-only from Oct 21 2026. | Visit Bybit Copy Trading |
| Bitget Copy Trading | crypto futures, spot | profit share capped at 10% by default for futures (up to 30% with approval) | copy elite traders; high-water-mark profit share so profits are never shared twice | Bitget restricts US persons. | Visit Bitget Copy Trading |
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FAQ
Is copy trading legal in the US?
Some products are: eToro CopyTrader is offered in most but not all US states, and Collective2 is US-based. Leveraged forex and CFD copy platforms and offshore crypto exchanges (Bybit, Bitget) are generally not available to US residents.
What does copy trading cost?
eToro charges nothing extra to copy (normal fees apply). Bybit and Bitget masters take a 10-30% profit share. Collective2 charges the strategy subscription plus AutoTrade from $49/mo. MQL5 signal providers set their own price.
Which copy trading platforms have a demo?
eToro gives every account a $100,000 virtual portfolio, ZuluTrade and MQL5 support demo accounts, and Darwinex Zero runs entirely on virtual capital.