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Practical guides for using TRAIA features

  • How to Start Copy Trading on TRAIA | Step-by-Step Guide

    How to Start Copy Trading on TRAIA | Step-by-Step Guide

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Copy Trading on TRAIA

    Choosing the Right Account for Copy Trading 🚀

    A Complete Guide to Starting Copy Trading on TRAIA

    At the beginning of this page, you need to choose the most suitable account for copy trading.
    If you are not sure which option fits you best, we recommend reviewing the Copy Trading Account Selection Guide to make a well-informed decision based on your capital, trading strategy, and risk level.

    Copy Trading Service Type Filter
    In the filter section, you can select the type of copy trading service to quickly find the most suitable option:
    Direct Subscription
    Broker-Based Subscription
    This filter helps you choose the best service based on your payment method, forex broker, and subscription model.

    1️⃣ What Is Direct Subscription?
    Direct Subscription services are copy trading services independent of any specific forex broker.
    In this model:
    You are not restricted to a specific broker
    You pay a monthly subscription fee
    You gain access to copy trading, forex analysis, and trade management services
    📌 This option is suitable for users who:
    Prefer freedom in choosing their broker
    Prioritize transparent pricing
    Want direct control over their copy trading subscription

    2️⃣ What Is Broker-Based Subscription?
    A Broker-Based Subscription is a copy trading model where the service is activated through collaboration between the provider and a forex broker.
    In this model:
    You register with the broker using the provider’s referral link
    No direct subscription fee is required
    You can use copy trading services
    Service costs are covered through cooperation between the broker and the provider
    📌 This option is ideal for users who are looking for:
    Free copy trading
    An easy start without monthly payments

    🔄 Hybrid Mode (Direct + Broker-Based)
    Some providers offer both Direct Subscription and Broker-Based Subscription simultaneously,
    while others provide only one of these options.



    Select the desired account card

    1. Click on Start Copy Trading

    Account Connection – Direct Subscription (Monthly Payment)

    At this stage, information related to the subscription type, payment status, and trading account is displayed.

    Some providers may enable only one subscription method; therefore, both options are explained in this guide.

    🔹 Service Type

    • Direct Subscription: Copy trading with monthly payment
    • Broker-Based Subscription: Copy trading through broker registration

    🔹 Wallet Balance

    Your available wallet balance for paying subscription fees or activating copy trading services is displayed here.

    🔹 Subscription Fee

    The monthly fee deducted from your wallet to use this copy trading service.

    🔹 Subscription Duration

    The period during which the copy trading service remains active after activation.


    🔹 Trading Account

    If you see a message indicating that no active account exists, you must first create or connect a trading account.

    • If you do not have an account: select Create Account
    • If you already have an account: enter your trading account details

    1️⃣ Creating an Account with Monthly Subscription

    First, click on the “Create Account” option.



    🔹 Account Name

    is a custom label you choose to identify this copy trading account inside your TRAIA dashboard.

    🔹 MetaTrader Username

    The login username provided by your forex broker.

    🔹 MetaTrader Password

    Enter your trading (master) password.

    This password is used only for executing trades and does not allow withdrawals.

    🔹 MetaTrader Platform Version

    🔹 Broker ServerSelect the server provided by your forex broker to ensure proper connection.

    🔹 Risk Level

    • 0.5 → Low risk
    • 1 → Moderate risk (recommended)
    • 1.5 to 2 → High risk

    📌 Higher risk levels result in greater account volatility and potential returns.


    Finalizing and Connecting the Copy Trading Account

    Review and accept the agreement

    1. Click Create Account

    Once completed, your trading account will be successfully connected to the copy trading service.


    ✅ What Happens After the Account Is Created?

    You can monitor performance, profit, and risk in real time

    • Your trading account is automatically connected to the copy trading service
    • The provider’s trades are executed automatically on your account
    • You can view your connected account in the Subscriptions section of your TRAIA profile

    2️⃣ Creating an Account via Broker-Based Subscription (Free)

    Start by choosing the broker where you have an existing account or plan to open one.

    • If you do not have an account: register, fund your account, and return to this page
    • If you already have an account: click Next

    In the red section, instructions from the provider are displayed.
    Enter the required information in the green section so the provider can identify you correctly.



    Required Information for Submitting a Connection Request

    🔹 Account Name

    A custom name to identify this account in your dashboard

    🔹 MetaTrader Login Number

    The login number provided by your broker

    🔹 MetaTrader Version

    MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5

    🔹 Server

    The target broker’s server

    🔹 Password

    Trading (master) password with no withdrawal access


    Submitting the Connection Request

    • Back → Return to the previous step
    • Submit Request → Send the account connection request

    Once approved by the provider, copy trading will be activated automatically.



    After submitting your request, it will be displayed on the provider’s page.
    The provider will review the request and either approve or reject it.
    You can also track the status of your request from your profile under the Subscriptions section.

  • Why Win Rate Alone Is Not Enough to Choose a Forex Copy Trader

    Why Win Rate Alone Is Not Enough to Choose a Forex Copy Trader

    How Profit Rate and Pip Rate Reveal Real Trading Skill on TRAIA

    In Forex trading and especially Copy Trading, many users still judge traders based on a single metric: Win Rate.
    While Win Rate may look attractive, it often hides critical risks such as poor risk management, volume-based manipulation, or unstable strategies.

    On TRAIA, every trader listed in the Copy Trade marketplace is evaluated using advanced performance metrics — including Profit Rate and Pip Rate — displayed visually inside the Pro Trader Health Radar.

    👉 Explore the Copy Trading marketplace:
    https://traia.app/copy-trade


    What You See When You Click a Copy Trade Card on TRAIA

    Each trader card on the Copy Trade page represents a real trading account.
    When users click on a card, they are taken to a detailed trader analytics page that includes:

    • Performance and profit statistics
    • Risk and drawdown metrics
    • Trade history and activity level
    • Pro Trader Health Radar

    This radar chart gives users a fast, transparent overview of a trader’s true quality.


    TRAIA Pro Trader Health Radar showing Profit Rate, Pip Rate, and Win Rate metrics

    Why Win Rate Is a Weak Standalone Metric

    Win Rate simply shows how many trades closed in profit.

    Example:

    • 80 winning trades out of 100
      → Win Rate = 80%

    However, Win Rate ignores:

    • Trade size and leverage
    • Loss magnitude
    • Risk-to-reward structure
    • Capital efficiency

    As a result, a trader may have a very high Win Rate while exposing followers to serious hidden risk.


    Profit Rate: Measuring Capital Efficiency

    Profit Rate shows what portion of a trader’s total trading activity resulted in profit.

    Profit Rate Formula

    Profit Rate = Total Profit / (Total Profit + |Total Loss|)
    

    Example

    • Total Profit: $70
    • Total Loss: $30

    Profit Rate = 70%

    Why Profit Rate Matters in Copy Trading

    • Focuses on real money, not trade count
    • Naturally reflects Risk / Reward
    • Reduces volume-based distortion
    • Ideal for ranking traders fairly

    Profit Rate Interpretation

    Profit RateMeaning
    < 50%Losing strategy
    50–60%Break-even
    60–70%Healthy
    70–80%Strong
    > 80%Possible hidden risk

    Pip Rate: Measuring Real Market Skill

    Pip Rate is one of TRAIA’s most important analytical metrics.

    Instead of measuring money or volume, Pip Rate measures how effectively a trader captures actual market movement.

    Pip Rate Formula

    Pip Rate = Positive Pips / (Positive Pips + |Negative Pips|)
    

    📌 Pip Rate is calculated per trading symbol (EURUSD, XAUUSD, NAS100, etc.) and then averaged across all symbols.

    Why Pip Rate Is Critical

    • Pip structures differ across instruments
    • Prevents distortion from one volatile asset
    • Highlights true cross-market trading skill

    What Pip Rate Reveals About Trader Style

    Volume-Driven Traders

    • High Profit Rate
    • Low Pip Rate
    • Profits generated mainly by large lot sizes
    • Short price movements
    • Higher slippage and drawdown risk

    Skill-Driven Traders

    • High Profit Rate
    • High Pip Rate
    • Profits generated by capturing real market moves
    • Stronger risk control
    • More stable for long-term Copy Trading

    This distinction is clearly visible inside the Pro Trader Health Radar.


    Pro Trader Health Radar Explained

    The Pro Trader Health Radar visually summarizes a trader’s performance using key dimensions:

    • Profit Rate → Capital efficiency
    • Pip Rate → Market skill
    • Win Rate → Trade consistency
    • Drawdown metrics → Risk control
    • Activity level → Behavioral stability

    This allows users to evaluate traders in seconds instead of hours.

    👉 View live trader analytics:
    https://traia.app/copy-trade


    When Is a Trader Truly Copy-Ready?

    On TRAIA, a trader is considered suitable for Copy Trading only when the following align:

    Copy-Ready Trader =
    High Profit Rate
    + High Pip Rate
    + Reasonable Win Rate
    + Controlled Drawdown
    + Sufficient Trade History
    + Time Consistency
    

    Strong performance without risk control is never enough.


    Why TRAIA Uses Advanced Metrics

    TRAIA is built around:

    • Transparency
    • Behavioral analytics
    • Long-term sustainability

    That’s why the platform prioritizes:

    • Skill over volume
    • Consistency over spikes
    • Risk awareness over marketing numbers

    Profit Rate and Pip Rate are core pillars of this evaluation system.


    Final Thoughts

    • ❌ High Win Rate alone does not define a good trader
    • ✅ Profit Rate shows capital efficiency
    • ✅ Pip Rate reveals true Forex trading skill
    • ✅ Together, they enable smarter Copy Trading decisions

    If you want to copy traders with real skill, controlled risk, and transparent performance, TRAIA gives you the tools to do it properly.

    👉 Explore Copy Traders Now
    https://traia.app/copy-trade