How do I copy a strategy?

**Step 1 — Register an exchange account and deposit USDT**
- Click the **Register Exchange** button (floating button at the bottom-left of the portal) to register an account at a supported exchange (e.g., Bybit).
- Log in to your exchange account and deposit USDT into your **main account** (Unified account recommended).
- **Tip:** Ensure you have sufficient USDT to cover both your intended investment.

**Step 2 — Purchase GAS for profit sharing**
- Go to **Credit** from the user menu or wallet dropdown.
- Click **Purchase Credits** to buy GAS using your USDT balance.
- GAS is required for bot profit-sharing charges. Maintain enough GAS to avoid interruptions.

**Step 3 — Browse and choose a strategy**
- Go to **Copy Trading** from the navigation menu.
- Review the strategy leaderboard.
- Click **Subscribe** on the strategy you want to follow.

**Step 4 — Create a subaccount with one click**
- After clicking **Subscribe**, a dialog opens. If no API is connected, click the **+** button.
- Choose the **Fast API (Master Account)** method (recommended for Bybit):
- Click **Connect** to authorize via Bybit OAuth.
- Once connected, the system will automatically create a **subaccount** with a pre-configured API key.
- The subaccount name will be something like `QuantAlphaBot1`.
- **What this does:** The subaccount isolates your copy trading funds from your main account for better risk management.

**Step 5 — Transfer funds to the subaccount**
- Transfer USDT from your **main account** to the newly created **subaccount**:
- You can do this directly on the Bybit platform (Asset → Transfer → Inter-transfer).
- Or use the platform's built-in transfer feature if available.
- **Important:** The amount you transfer should match the investment amount you plan to enter in the next step.

**Step 6 — Enter investment amount and subscribe**
- Back on the QuantAlpha subscription dialog, select your newly created subaccount API from the dropdown.
- Enter the **Investment Amount** (the same amount you transferred to the subaccount; must also meet the strategy's minimum investment).
- Review the important notice about capital at risk and bot stop balance reserve.
- Click **Confirm Subscription**.

**Step 7 — Bot starts trading**
- The bot will start within a few minutes.
- Your new bot appears in **My Copy Trading Bots** on the Copy Trading page.
- Click **Manage** to view detailed performance, equity curve, trade history, and settlements.

**Step 8 — Pause or stop when needed**
- On the bot detail page, click **Stop** to pause the bot, or **Start** to resume.
- Note: open orders or positions may still need to settle on the exchange even after stopping.