> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.soo.network/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Getting Started # Start Copy Trading in 15 Minutes (From Zero to Your First Profitable Trade) Ready to copy elite traders instead of losing money on your own? This guide shows you exactly how to set up your account, find winning traders, and start copying their moves. **Bottom line**: You'll be copy trading within 15 minutes of reading this. ## Your 5-Step Journey Here's what you'll accomplish: 1. **Create Account** (2 minutes) - Sign up with just your email 2. **Add Funds** (5 minutes) - Deposit from any major blockchain 3. **Find Elite Traders** (5 minutes) - Browse verified performance data 4. **Start Copying** (2 minutes) - Mirror their trades automatically 5. **Monitor Results** (1 minute) - Track your profits in real-time ## 1. Create Your Account sign in with privy ### Start with Email (Easiest Way) Skip the crypto complexity. Use email signup: 1. **Visit simpfor.fun** and click "Sign Up" 2. **Enter your email** - No wallet setup needed 3. **Check email** for 6-digit code and enter it 4. **Done** - You now have an account with auto-generated wallet **Pro tip**: Start with email. You can upgrade to a full Web3 wallet later. Your funds stay secure either way. ### Other Signup Options **Google Account** * Click "Sign up with Google" * Authorize access * Account created instantly **Existing Web3 Wallet** * Connect MetaMask, Phantom, or other wallet * Sign verification message * Import your existing positions **Referral Code** * Enter code during signup * Get reduced fees and bonus rewards * Support your favorite creator ## 2. Add Funds to Your Account ### How Deposits Work Simpfor.fun trades on Hyperliquid (needs USDC on Arbitrum). Don't worry - the cross-chain bridge handles everything: 1. **Get your unique deposit address** 2. **Send from any chain** (Ethereum, BSC, Solana, Arbitrum) 3. **Auto-conversion** to Hyperliquid USDC 4. **Start trading** within minutes ### Step-by-Step Deposit deposit 1. **Go to Dashboard** → Click "Deposit Funds" 2. **Pick Your Chain**: * **Ethereum**: Most common, higher fees * **Arbitrum**: Direct path, lowest fees * **BSC**: Cheaper option, supports BUSD/USDT * **Solana**: For SOL ecosystem users 3. **Get Bridge Address** - Unique address generated for you 4. **Send Your Assets**: * **Minimum**: 50 USDC (Hyperliquid requirement) * **Recommended**: 200+ USDC for meaningful copy trading 5. **Wait 5-15 minutes** - Funds appear automatically ### What You Can Deposit **Ethereum**: USDC (best choice), USDT, ETH (auto-converted) **Arbitrum**: USDC (native), USDT, ETH **BSC**: BUSD, USDT, BNB (converted to USDC)\ **Solana**: USDC (SPL), SOL (converted to USDC) **Warning**: Always double-check the bridge address. Start with a small test amount first. ## 3. Find Elite Traders to Copy find traders ### Understanding the Numbers When browsing traders, focus on these key metrics: **Performance Numbers** * **ROI**: Total returns (aim for 15%+ monthly) * **PnL**: Actual profit/loss in dollars * **Sharpe Ratio**: Risk-adjusted returns (higher = better) * **Max Drawdown**: Biggest loss streak (lower = better) * **Win Rate**: Percentage of winning trades **Risk Signals** * **Average Leverage**: How much risk they take (2-5x is moderate) * **Trading Volume**: How active they are * **Long vs Short**: Their market bias * **Volatility**: How consistent their returns are **Social Proof** * **Followers**: How many people copy them * **Total Value**: How much money follows them * **Reviews**: What other copiers say * **Trade History**: Every trade, timestamped and verified ### Pick Your Risk Level **Conservative (Start Here if You're New)** * Returns: 10-25% monthly * Max loss streaks: Under 15% * Win rate: Over 65% * Risk level: Low (2-3x leverage) * Best for: Beginners, steady growth **Balanced** * Returns: 20-40% monthly * Max loss streaks: 15-25% * Win rate: Over 55% * Risk level: Moderate (3-5x leverage) * Best for: Some experience, want growth **Aggressive** * Returns: 30%+ monthly * Max loss streaks: Over 25% * Win rate: Variable * Risk level: High (5x+ leverage) * Best for: High risk tolerance, experienced ### Research Before You Copy Before copying anyone, check: * **Consistent performance** over 30, 60, 90 days * **Recovery speed** from losses * **Trading frequency** (active enough?) * **What they trade** (coins you're comfortable with?) * **Risk management** (do they use stop-losses?) * **Community feedback** (read the reviews) ## 4. Set Up Your First Copy Trade ### Start Copying in 5 Steps Found your trader? Here's how to copy them: 1. **Click their profile** → Hit "Copy Trade" 2. **Set your allocation**: * **Conservative**: 15-25% of your funds * **Moderate**: 25-40% of your funds * **Aggressive**: 40%+ of your funds 3. **Configure settings**: * **Copy ratio**: 1:1 (exact) or proportional (scaled) * **Max position size**: Limit per trade * **Stop loss**: Auto-exit threshold 4. **Create agent wallet** - Dedicated wallet for this trader 5. **Activate** - All future trades mirror automatically ### Copy Settings Explained **Copy Ratios** *1:1 Copying*: Mirror exact position sizes * Good for: Large accounts, same risk appetite * Downside: Needs significant capital *Proportional Copying*: Scale to your account size * Good for: Smaller accounts, different risk levels * Benefit: Same strategy, fits your budget **Risk Controls** *Stop Loss*: Exit if losses hit threshold * Conservative: 10-15% * Aggressive: 20-30% *Max Position Size*: Limit individual trades * Recommended: 2-5% of your allocation per trade *Daily Loss Limit*: Pause copying after daily losses * Recommended: 5-10% of allocated capital ### Your First Copy Trade Setup **For your very first copy trade:** * **Capital**: 10-15% of total funds (test the waters) * **Trader type**: Conservative with 60%+ win rate * **Copy ratio**: Proportional (scales to your size) * **Stop loss**: 15% of allocated capital * **Max position**: 3% per trade This minimizes risk while you learn how everything works. ## 5. Monitor Your Copy Trades ### Dashboard Overview Your dashboard shows everything in real-time: **Performance Tab** * **Current PnL**: Live profit/loss * **ROI**: Return on your investment * **Daily P\&L**: Today's performance * **Best/worst days**: Your extremes **Activity Tab** * **Open positions**: Current trades * **Recent trades**: Latest executions * **Full history**: Every trade logged * **Copied vs manual**: Source breakdown **Risk Tab** * **Total exposure**: Position sizes * **Leverage used**: Current risk level * **Margin usage**: Account utilization * **Risk score**: Overall risk rating ### When to Adjust or Stop **Stop or reduce if:** * Losses exceed your comfort (usually 15-20%) * Performance tanks for 2+ weeks * Trading style changes from original * Risk increases beyond your tolerance * Better opportunities appear **Increase allocation if:** * Consistent outperformance over 30+ days * Strong risk-adjusted returns * Quick recovery from drawdowns * Good communication and transparency **Real example**: Mike started copying three traders with \$1,000 each. Trader A lost 18% in two weeks, so he stopped. Trader B gained 25% in a month, so he doubled his allocation. Trader C stayed flat but had low risk, so he kept the position unchanged. ## Risk Management Rules ### Build Your Portfolio Right 1. **Diversify** - Never put everything with one trader (spread across 2-4) 2. **Start small** - Begin with 10-15% allocations, grow gradually 3. **Set limits** - Use stop-losses and daily/monthly loss limits 4. **Review regularly** - Check weekly, adjust monthly ### Avoid These Costly Mistakes * **Following too many traders** (start with 1-2, max 4) * **Going all-in** on day one (start with 10-20% total) * **Panic stopping** during normal 5-10% drawdowns * **Chasing hot streaks** without checking risk * **Only looking at returns** (risk matters more) * **No exit plan** (always set stop-losses) ## Mobile Access Full functionality on your phone: * Real-time trade notifications * Quick position management * Complete dashboard access * Secure biometric login ## Advanced Features (When You're Ready) **Watchlists** - Track traders before copying **Custom alerts** - PnL thresholds, performance changes **Deep analytics** - Attribution analysis, correlation studies **Multi-trader strategies** - Advanced portfolio management ## Getting Help **Need assistance?** * **Documentation**: Complete guides and tutorials * **Discord community**: Active traders and developers * **Video tutorials**: Step-by-step walkthroughs * **FAQ section**: Common questions answered ## What's Next? You're ready to start copy trading. Here's your action plan: 1. **Start small** - First copy trade with 10-15% of capital 2. **Watch closely** - Monitor your first trade to understand mechanics 3. **Scale gradually** - Add more traders and capital as you learn 4. **Stay engaged** - Join community, learn from others **Ready to copy elite traders?** * [Visit Simpfor.fun Platform](https://simpfor.fun/) * [Explore Advanced Features](/simpforfun/features) * [Developer SDK Guide](/simpforfun/sdk-reference) *** **Remember**: Start small, learn fast, scale smart. Your first copy trade is just minutes away.