I. How to Apply to Become a Lead Trader
- Visit XT.com or open the XT App.
- On the Futures/Spot Copy Trading page, click “Apply to be a lead trader” (the function for both spot and futures copy trading will be enabled by default).
- Complete KYC, verify funds (100 USDT), and upload trading screenshots as proof (past 3 months’ records, profit curve, or social media account). If not provided, your XT trading history will be reviewed by default.
- Once approved, you can start leading futures or spot copy trading (sub-accounts may also apply).
- To pause your copy trading service, go to Copy Trading → Personal Settings and toggle off “Futures Copy Trading” or “Spot Copy Trading”.
II. Application Notes
- You must not follow another Lead Trader (futures or spot) when applying.
- Each trader may use only one account (main or sub-account) to provide copy trading services; main and sub-accounts cannot follow each other.
- Sub-accounts follow the same application process as main accounts.
III. Lead Trader Profit Sharing
- Profit-Sharing Policy & Ratio
| Trader Level | Max Followers | Profit Share Ratio | Spot Assets (30d) | and/or | Total Copy Trading Volume (30d) | and/or | ROI (30d) | Profit Payout Cycle |
| Lvl 1 | 500 | 10% | ≥ 100 USDT | and/or | ≥ 0 USDT | and/or | ≥ 0% | Daily (No wash trades) |
| Lvl 2 | 800 | 12% | ≥ 2,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 100,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 50% | Daily (No wash trades) |
| Lvl 3 | 1,000 | 15% | ≥ 8,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 200,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 80% | Daily (No wash trades) |
| Lvl 4 | 1,200 | 18% | ≥ 10,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 1,000,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 100% | Daily (No wash trades) |
| Lvl 5 | 1,500 | 20% | ≥ 50,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 2,000,000 USDT | and/or | ≥ 150% | Daily (No wash trades) |
Viewing Your Profit Sharing Data
On your trader profile, go to “My Lead Trades” → “Profit Sharing” to view your profit share and earnings details.- Pending Share / Total Shared: real-time estimate of share to be distributed (all spot profit shares converted to USDT).
- Total Shared / Historical Shares: Displays only users whose contribution share > 0.
IV. How to Initiate Spot Copy Trading as a Trader
After completing your personal settings, follow these steps:- Initiate Copy Trading
On the Spot Copy Trading homepage, click “Start Copy Trading”, or simply buy on the spot trading page. Once your orders execute, they’ll appear under “My Copy Trades” or “Active Copies” on the spot page.- Set Take-Profit / Stop-Loss
On either the “Active Copies” section of the spot page or “My Copy Trades” on the Copy Trading homepage, set your TP/SL setting.- Sell Copy Trading Positions
Close at market price via “Active Copies” on the spot page or “My Copy Trades”.- View Copy Trading Data
Review both active and historical copy orders under “My Copy Trades”.V. Copy Trading Data Metrics
Metric Definition & Formula ROI (Return on Investment) Calculated base on the selected period (profit/cost). Daily ROI = daily P/L ÷ Maximum Invested Principal on that day × 100% Win Rate Number of closed profitable trades ÷ Total closed trades × 100% Drawdown The percentage decline from the highest ROI point to the lowest ROI point; lower values indicate stronger risk resilience and steadier returns Total Follower P/L Sum of all followers' profits during the selected period Copy Trading AUM Total spot copy trading assets under the trader’s management (in USDT)