Trade Copier
Software that automatically replicates trades from a source account to one or more destination accounts in real time.
A trade copier is software that monitors a source (leader) trading account and automatically replicates every trade to one or more destination (follower) accounts. In the futures trading world, trade copiers are essential tools for traders managing multiple prop firm funded accounts.
How a trade copier works:
- The software connects to the leader account's data feed (typically via API or WebSocket).
- When a new fill is detected on the leader account, the copier immediately sends matching orders to all follower accounts.
- The system handles entries, exits, stop losses, profit targets, and position sizing.
What to look for in a futures trade copier:
- Speed: Real-time fill detection via WebSocket, not polling. Delays of even a few seconds on volatile micro contracts (MNQ, MES) can mean different fill prices.
- Bracket order support: When you place an entry with a stop loss and profit target, all three legs should be copied — not just the entry.
- Rogue trade detection: If a trade is placed directly on a follower account (not through the copier), the system should detect and handle it to prevent untracked exposure.
- Per-account controls: Enable/disable individual followers, set contract ratios, and restrict which symbols are copied.
- Reliability: The copier runs 24/7 during market hours. Connection drops should reconnect automatically without missing trades.
TradeDupe is a trade copier built specifically for Tradovate-based futures prop firms, featuring WebSocket-based fill detection, bracket order copying, and automatic rogue trade handling.