How to Check Copy Trading PnL on Bybit?

Accessing the Copy Trading Dashboard

1. Log in to your Bybit account using verified credentials and navigate to the Copy Trading section via the main menu or the trading dashboard sidebar.

2. Ensure your account is activated for copy trading services—this requires completing KYC Level 2 verification and enabling two-factor authentication.

3. Select the Performance tab within the Copy Trading interface; this displays real-time aggregated metrics including total PnL, win rate, and average trade duration.

4. Click on any specific strategy you follow to enter its dedicated page, where individual PnL breakdowns are visible per copied position.

5. The system updates PnL values every 15 seconds during active market hours, with timestamps aligned to UTC+0.

Understanding PnL Calculation Logic

1. Bybit computes PnL for each copied trade as: (Exit Price − Entry Price) × Position Size × Contract Multiplier, adjusted for funding fees and slippage impact.

2. Realized PnL appears immediately upon trade closure and is reflected in your wallet balance under Copy Trading Wallet.

3. Unrealized PnL is dynamically recalculated based on current market price and remains visible beside open positions until settlement.

4. Losses from copied trades are deducted directly from your allocated copy trading margin, not your main wallet unless margin call occurs.

5. Fees—including 0.02% taker fee and spread-based execution costs—are subtracted before final PnL display.

Navigating Historical Trade Records

1. Go to History → Copy Trading History to view a chronological list of all executed copies, including timestamps, copied trader IDs, and entry/exit prices.

2. Each record shows a color-coded PnL indicator: green for profit, red for loss, and neutral gray for breakeven.

3. Export functionality allows downloading CSV files containing full trade metadata, including leverage used, order type (market/limit), and commission deductions.

4. Filters can be applied by date range, copied trader, or PnL threshold to isolate high-performing or problematic strategies.

5. Historical PnL totals are cumulative and include adjustments for partial closures and manual stop-outs initiated by the follower.

Monitoring Margin and Risk Exposure

1. The Margin Usage widget displays real-time utilization percentage relative to your configured copy trading allocation limit.

2. A warning banner activates when margin usage exceeds 85%, signaling potential forced liquidation if volatility spikes.

3. Each copied trader’s risk score—calculated from drawdown history, max consecutive losses, and volatility index—is shown alongside their profile.

4. Auto-adjusted position sizing ensures your exposure scales proportionally to your equity, preventing overcommitment during high-leverage strategies.

5. Negative PnL balances do not accrue interest but trigger immediate margin top-up prompts if equity falls below maintenance level.

Troubleshooting Display Discrepancies

1. If PnL values differ between dashboard summary and trade detail view, verify time zone settings—Bybit defaults to UTC and does not auto-convert.

2. Delayed updates may occur during exchange-wide maintenance windows; status notifications appear at the top of the Copy Trading interface.

3. Cross-check against blockchain transaction logs for withdrawals or deposits that could affect net equity calculation.

4. Discrepancies exceeding 0.1% of total position value should be reported via Bybit’s Support Ticket System with screenshots and trade IDs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Bybit include funding fees in the displayed PnL for perpetual copy trades?A: Yes. Funding fees accrued during open positions are included in both unrealized and realized PnL calculations.

Q: Can I view PnL segmented by asset class—such as BTCUSD versus ETHUSD—in copy trading reports?A: Yes. Use the asset filter dropdown in Copy Trading History to isolate PnL by symbol, contract type, or settlement currency.

Q: Why does my PnL show zero even though the copied trader closed a profitable trade?A: This occurs if your allocated margin was insufficient to open the position, resulting in partial or zero copying—check the Execution Log for rejection reasons.

Q: Is PnL calculated before or after Bybit’s copy trading service fee?A: All PnL figures shown in the interface are net of the 0.5% service fee charged on realized profits only.