Yes, copy trading is allowed at Top One Trader, but with restrictions based on the type of account you hold. Copy trading is only permitted between accounts you personally own, and only during the Challenge Phase.
In short: Copy trading between your own accounts is allowed on Challenge Accounts only. It is not allowed on Funded Accounts or Instant Funded Accounts, and never between accounts owned by different users. Exception: manual copy trading between your own NOVA accounts is allowed, including NOVA Funded Accounts.
Allowed and prohibited copy trading
Scenario | Allowed? |
Manual copy trading between accounts owned by you (Challenge Phase only) | Allowed, limited to Challenge Accounts across all platforms |
Funded Accounts | Not allowed across any platform |
Instant Funded Accounts | Strictly prohibited in any form |
Copy trading between different users | Not permitted, you may only copy trades between accounts that you personally own |
NOVA Accounts | Allowed, manual copy trading only between NOVA accounts you personally own, on both the Challenge and Funded stage. Automated copiers are not allowed. See Copy Trading Rules - NOVA Accounts. |
If you own multiple Top One Trader FUNDED accounts (e.g., 1-step and 2-step), you must not place identical trades within 30 minutes of each other across those accounts. To avoid being flagged for copy trading, make sure there is a minimum 30-minute gap between identical trades on different funded accounts you own.
Can I use Expert Advisors (EAs) for copy trading?
EAs are allowed, but they must be customized to fit your individual trading style and account (note: EAs are allowed only on Challenge Accounts on TradeLocker, not on Funded Accounts).
Using an EA to mirror identical trades across multiple accounts is considered a violation.
Commercially available EAs with automated trading algorithms are strictly prohibited.
What happens if I violate the copy trading rules?
Top One Trader has an automated flagging system to detect identical or near-identical trades across accounts. If flagged:
Your account will be reviewed.
If a violation is confirmed, your account may be reset or closed, depending on the severity of the issue.
Can I use third-party copy trading or account management services?
No. The use of third-party services such as "pass your challenge" programs, (automated) trade signal services and managed trading accounts is strictly forbidden. All traders must trade independently with their own unique strategies.