The difference between private and public lead trades

Published on Mar 3, 2026Updated on Jul 21, 20262 min read55

If you're a lead trader, you can choose between Private lead trading and Public lead trading. See the comparison below for reference.

对比维度	Private lead trading	Public lead trading
Definition	Only invited users can copy trades; other users can‘t view or follow	Public mode — all users can view and copy trades
Supported products	Futures copy trading only	Spot and futures copy trading
Visibility	Lead trader can still be found via search, but copying requires an invitation link	Lead trader is publicly visible; all users can copy via the Copy Trading marketplace and other channels
Profit-sharing ratio	0%–50% (for invited users only)	Up to 30%, dynamically adjusted based on lead trader tier
Invitation method	Via generated invitation link; supports custom name, number of invitees, and scope (direct friends, all friends, or all users)	No invitation required — users can search and copy directly on the platform
Copy trader management	Can view, filter, and remove copy traders; supports search by friend relationship, source, or nickname/UID	Lead trader can view copy traders but has fewer management permissions; can't precisely filter or remove
Profit-sharing applicability	Only users who follow via the invitation link enjoy the set profit-sharing ratio; other users retain the original ratio	The lead trader's set profit-sharing ratio applies uniformly to all copy traders (subject to tier limits)
How to follow	Set up copy trading after tapping the invitation link	Self-select via the Copy Trading marketplace
Selling method	N/A (futures copy trading)	Can only sell via the Trade > Lead trades or My lead trades entry; supports custom quantity
Risk control conditions	Futures copy trading risk controls apply (e.g., leverage and position limits)	Lead trader account must have ≥500 USDT; daily buy orders ≤500; must not exceed maximum buy limit
Profit-sharing settlement	Futures copy trading profit-sharing mechanism	Settled weekly; requires no open position relationship between copy trader and lead trader; advance deduction with reconciliation
Tips for new lead traders	Manage risk, set a reasonable profile, recommended copy trading amount ≥500 USDT	Manage risk, set a reasonable profile, recommended copy trading amount ≥500 USDT

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