Copy trading is a trading method that emerged in the mid-to-late 2000s and has grown in popularity since then. Copying is a very attractive option for novice traders in particular, although it also has some benefits for more experienced traders. The market is particularly attractive to copy traders given that it is the largest and most liquid market in the world. However, the idea of ​​copy trading can be used in other financial markets, such as stocks and cryptocurrencies. This guide explains what copy trades are, what methods of copy trades exist, whether this method is regulated, as well as exposure to the benefits and risks associated with copy trades.