Guide
Automated vs Manual Copy Trading: Which Execution Style Fits You?
Comparing 1-click manual trade mirroring against hands-free Auto-Pilot order execution on Polymarket.
Traders on PolyPilot can mirror real trades using two primary modes: Manual 1-Click Execution or Automated Auto-Pilot.
Manual 1-Click Execution
In manual mode, position alerts arrive on your dashboard in real-time. You review the conviction metrics, trader win rate, and contract odds before clicking Confirm Mirror.
- Best For: Traders who prefer final discretionary review over every trade.
- Pros: Complete control over capital allocation per trade.
- Cons: Minor latency delay while reading the alert.
Automated Auto-Pilot Mode
Auto-Pilot monitors incoming whale orders 24/7. When an alert meets your minimum conviction score (e.g., 75%+ score and $1,000+ leader order size), PolyPilot executes the trade on Polymarket automatically within milliseconds.
- Best For: High-frequency copy traders and users who cannot monitor screens all day.
- Pros: Zero execution delay, captures early liquidity, runs continuously.
- Cons: Fully automated hands-off execution.
Combining Both for Maximum Efficiency
Many Starter and Pro users run Auto-Pilot for High-Conviction positions while manually monitoring standard trades during market hours.