# ShowYourEarnings

Early in my copy trading journey, I learned the hard way that blind faith in a 'guru' can be costly, copy trading offers a powerful shortcut to market participation, but success requires more than just following others. The most consistent performers combine their own analysis with the discipline to follow proven strategies.
The biggest mistake? Not verifying the trader's performance over full market cycles and ignoring their risk management. A 90% win rate sounds impressive until you see the occasional 50% drawdown. Always review the full performance history, not just the best months.
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Choosing the right trader is the most important factor in copy trading. The trader with the highest ROI is not necessarily the best choice. Here are a few things you should pay attention to:
1. Choose traders with a long track record
Ideally, they have a trading history of at least 3–6 months. A longer track record provides a clearer picture of performance consistency.
2. Look for consistent ROI
Traders with stable ROI—for example, 10–30% per month—are often more sustainable than traders who sometimes deliver hundreds of percent but also experience sharp drawdowns.
3. Check Maximum Drawdown
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For a small capital, you should choose traders with the following characteristics:
30-day ROI: 5–20% (more stable).
Trading history: at least 90 days.
Drawdown: below 20%.
Leverage: up to a maximum of 10x to reduce risk. The gate also encourages advanced traders to cap leverage at 10x for more consistent results.
Trading style: Prudent Trader or Prime Trader, not one that relies only on high ROI in a short period.
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