This step defines how much capital PolyGun will use when copying each trade. You choose how closely your trades should mirror the trader’s position size. Step 3 of 7
🎯 What this step does
Copy trade sizing controls the amount of money that goes into every copied position. It determines your exposure and risk level for each trade.
PolyGun gives you three sizing modes so you can match different trading styles and risk preferences.
⚙️ Available sizing modes
💵 Fixed Amount
You set a fixed USDC value for every copied trade.
How it works:
No matter how big or small the trader’s position is, PolyGun always uses the same amount.
Example:
If you set 10 USDC, every copied trade will buy 10 USDC, even if the trader buys 1,000 USDC.
Best for:
Strict budget control
Predictable exposure
Beginners who want simple sizing
📊 Percentage
You copy a percentage of the trader’s position size.
How it works:
Your trade size is proportional to the trader’s.
Example:
If set to 50% and the trader buys 100 USDC, you buy 50 USDC.
Best for:
Scaling with the trader
Following aggressive or conservative strategies
Keeping proportional exposure
📈 Portfolio-Weighted
You copy trades based on portfolio size instead of trade size.
How it works:
If the trader uses a certain percentage of their portfolio, you use the same percentage of yours.
Example:
If the trader uses 10% of their portfolio, you also use 10% of your portfolio, regardless of account size.
Best for:
Long-term copy trading
Risk-balanced setups
Matching the trader’s portfolio strategy
🛠 How to complete this step
Choose one of the three options:
Fixed
Percentage
Portfolio-Weighted
Tap your preferred mode
PolyGun will move you to the next step to configure its values
⚠️ Important notes
This setting directly affects your risk and capital usage
Choose conservatively if you are new
Portfolio-Weighted is the most advanced option
💡 Good to know
Fixed is the safest and most predictable
Percentage is the most flexible
Portfolio-Weighted is the most professional setup
Many users start with Fixed, then upgrade once they understand the flow