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How To Become A Lead Trader

Date: 2025-12-31 16:19:36
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What is a Lead Trader?

A Lead Trader on Phemex is a trader who publicly shares their trading signals with other users through copy trading. Copiers replicate their trades, and the Lead Trader receives a share of the Copiers' profits based on a predetermined profit-sharing ratio (up to 30%).
 

Lead Trader Privileges

  1. Flexible Profit Share
  • Enjoy a flexible profit-sharing ratio where you can earn up to 30% of your copiers’ profits.

  1. Fee Rebates

  • Earn commissions on trading fees to maximize your revenue potential.

  1. Global Events
  • Gain invites to events worldwide that expand your reach and network.

  1. Traffic Exposure
  • Our enhanced platform features empower you to gain maximum visibility

  1. Early Access to New Features
  • Get priority access to our latest features and innovations.

  1. Dedicated Customer Support
  • Receive personalized assistance from our dedicated customer service team.
 

Requirements for Becoming a Lead Trader:

  1. KYC verification complete
  • For sub-accounts, the KYC status of the main account will be used.

  1. Currently not copying any other traders.
  • Traders who are copy trading must stop all copying first.

  1. Futures account balance ≥ 100 USDT
  • USDT and USDC balances are combined for calculation.

How to apply to become a Lead Trader

Step 1: Go to the Application Page
  1. On the copy trading homepage, click "Become an Elite Trader"
  1. Go to the application page and click "Apply Now." The system will automatically verify your account eligibility.
  • If conditions are not met, a pop-up window will appear that guides you to complete necessary actions (such as KYC verification, ceasing to copy trade, transferring funds, etc.)
  • Once conditions are met, you can continue with the application process.

 

Step 2: Fill in Trader Application Information
  1. The following information is required for first-time applicants. Historical information will be automatically used for subsequent applications:
  • Nickname: 20 characters max, displayed on the trader’s main page.
  • Profit Sharing Ratio: 1%–12%. Default is 12%, and will take effect from the next trading position.
  • Contact Information (Email): Used for platform communication and important notifications.
  • Social Media Information (Optional): X / Telegram / YouTube / TradingView. Enter your username or link your account.
 
  1. Agree to the Trader Service Agreement
  • Review and confirm agreement with Lead Trading Service Terms
 

Step 3: Submit your application
  • Click "Confirm" to submit your application.
  • If application is successful, the Trader will:
    • Immediately become a Listed Trader
    • Automatically be displayed on the copy trading page and can immediately start leading trades
  • The system will automatically save the Trader's avatar, nickname, and profit-sharing ratio and apply them to subsequent lead trading settings.
 
Step 4: Trader Display and Ranking
Listed Traders will be displayed on the Copy Trading homepage and ranked using the platform's rating model. To ensure that Copiers are exposed to high quality trading strategies, this ranking system is based on factors such as trading profit, stability of strategy, copy trading activity, and assets under management.
 
 

How to Give up Lead Trader Status?

Traders can voluntarily relinquish their Lead Trader status in Copy Trade Settings, but the following conditions must be met:
  1. All open positions must be closed.
  2. All copiers must be removed.
After confirming to relinquish status:
  1. The account will revert to regular Copier status.
  2. All Copiers will stop following this account’s trades.
 

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