This article explains how profit sharing works for Echobit Copy Trading and how to understand commonly displayed Trader performance metrics.
Becoming a Master Trader (How to Apply)
To apply to become an Echobit Master Trader:
- Visit the Echobit official website
- Go to Trader Recruitment → Join Now
- Complete the required information
- Read and agree to the Echobit Trader Agreement
- After approval, you can officially participate as a Master Trader in Copy Trading
How Profit Sharing Works
1. What is profit sharing?
Profit sharing is a mechanism that allows Traders to earn a portion of the net profits generated by their followers from copied trades (based on Echobit’s rules and settlement process).
After approval, Traders can customize their profit-sharing ratio within the ranges supported by the platform.
Important: Copy trading performance may differ between Trader and followers due to slippage, liquidity, leverage, margin mode, and follower settings.
2. When is profit sharing settled?
Profit sharing is settled the next day at 08:00 (UTC+8).
Settlement timing may be affected in exceptional situations (e.g., system maintenance, risk control, or abnormal trading conditions), but the standard schedule is T+1 08:00 (UTC+8).
Why the Return Rate May Fluctuate (TWR)
Echobit calculates returns using a Time-Weighted Return (TWR) methodology.
Because TWR incorporates the effect of unrealized PnL from open positions, it is normal for a Trader’s return rate to fluctuate over time, especially when positions remain open during volatile markets.
Position Opening Restriction (Copy Trade Execution)
To help maintain copy trading stability:
- If a Trader opens multiple positions within 500 ms, only the first order will be copied. The remaining orders opened within the same 500 ms window may not be executed for followers.
- To reduce copy failures, Traders should avoid frequently opening positions within very short time intervals.
Return Rate Calculation Rules (Displayed Performance)
1. Formulas
Echobit calculates and displays return rate using the following rules:
Current Return Rate
Total Return Rate
Total Return Rate = Current Return Rate + Accumulated Historical Return Rate
2. Definitions
- Initial Assets: the account balance after a fund transfer.
- Calculation cycle: every time a transfer occurs, the system updates the initial capital and recalculates the current return rate.
- Carried-forward returns: once a transfer happens, the current return rate is recorded and added into the accumulated historical return rate.
Understanding Trader Performance Metrics
Performance metrics help you compare Master Traders, but they do not guarantee future results. All figures are shown for the selected time range (e.g., 7 days / 30 days / 90 days) and may change due to open positions, market volatility, fees, funding, and execution differences between traders and followers.
1. Total Rate of Return
Total rate of return shows the trader’s overall return percentage for the selected period.
- What it represents: The trader’s performance over time, expressed as a percentage.
- Why it may fluctuate: If the trader has open positions, unrealized PnL can cause the return curve and the total return to move up and down until positions are closed.
- How to use it: Use it as a high-level performance indicator, but always compare it with risk controls and the trader’s consistency over different time windows.
2. Total Income (USDT)
Total income (USDT) shows the trader’s total profit amount in USDT during the selected period.
- What it represents: The absolute profit value (not a percentage).
- Why it matters: Unlike return rate, total income depends heavily on the trader’s capital scale; a trader with more capital can generate higher USDT income with the same return rate.
- Important note: Total income may include the impact of fees and funding depending on the platform display logic, and it may change when open positions fluctuate.
3. Total Followers PNL (USDT)
Total followers PNL (USDT) reflects the combined profit and loss of followers who copied this trader during the selected period.
- What it represents: How followers performed in aggregate, expressed in USDT.
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Why it can differ from the trader’s results:
- Followers may use different leverage, margin mode, or copy sizing.
- Followers may have different entry/exit prices due to slippage and liquidity.
- Some followers may join/leave at different times or change settings mid-way.
- How to use it: This metric helps you understand whether the strategy is generally “copy-friendly,” but it is not a guarantee of your personal outcome.
4. Win Rate
Win rate shows the percentage of trades that ended in profit during the selected period.
- Typical definition:
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How to interpret it correctly:
- A high win rate does not necessarily mean high profitability (small wins + occasional large losses can still result in net loss).
- A lower win rate can still be profitable if average wins are larger than average losses.
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Common reasons win rate may look unusual:
- If there are no closed trades in the selected period, win rate may display as 0%.
- Some strategies hold positions longer, resulting in fewer closed trades within short time ranges.
5. Commission Ratio
Commission ratio is the profit-sharing percentage set by the Trader for copy trading.
- What it represents: The portion of eligible follower profits that may be allocated to the Trader according to Echobit’s settlement rules.
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Key points:
- A higher commission ratio increases the trader’s potential earnings from followers but reduces the follower’s net profit after settlement (where applicable).
- Commission is typically calculated and settled according to the platform’s profit-sharing mechanism and schedule.
- How to use it: Compare traders not only by performance metrics but also by the commission ratio to understand your potential net outcome.
Reminder: Metrics displayed on the Copy Trading page are for reference only. Your actual results may differ due to your copy settings, market conditions, and execution differences.
Position-Based Copy Trading Considerations (Important)
1. Avoid large deposits while holding positions
Large deposits can reduce the trader’s position ratio. This may cause followers to automatically adjust positions and potentially trigger forced reductions.
2. Be cautious with high leverage and large positions in small-cap tokens
Low liquidity and shallow market depth can cause higher slippage, creating differences between the Master Trader’s and follower’s entry/exit prices and returns. In extreme conditions, the Trader may profit while followers incur losses.
3. Avoid strategies requiring near-perfect synchronization
Hedging, grid, martingale, and high-frequency strategies often require precise matching between Master Trader and follower execution. Due to liquidity and timing differences, followers may experience copy failures or unexpected losses.
Notes
- Traders must comply with Echobit rules and must not engage in manipulative behaviors (including but not limited to wash trading or self-trading).
- If risk control measures are triggered, Echobit reserves the right to take actions on affected accounts and funds in accordance with platform rules.
- Echobit may modify or cancel these rules at any time without prior notice.
- Final interpretation of these rules belongs to Echobit.
Echobit Official Channels
Website: http://echobit.com/
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Risk Disclaimer
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Before making any investment decisions, please carefully assess your investment experience, financial situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance, and consider seeking advice from an independent financial advisor.
The information provided in this document is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The value of your investments may fluctuate, and you may lose part or all of your invested capital.
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