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How to Copy SONIC, Step by Step
This is the mechanical walkthrough only. What SONIC is, how it trades, and whether its published record holds up are separate questions answered on the verification site — and you should read that before you do any of this, not after.
Read the record before you attach anything
Setting up a copy takes three minutes. Deciding whether to is the part that deserves your time.
If those two do not convince you, do not continue. A tutorial is not a recommendation, and being able to follow the steps is not a reason to take the position.
Step 1 — Find SONIC in the strategy list
Open the copy trading area and locate SONIC in the available strategies.
Want this checked against a specific broker before you deposit? That is what the companion site does, line by line.
See a worked exampleStep 2 — Check the numbers on the detail page
Compare what you see here against the published record on the verification site. They should agree. If they do not, stop and ask why before going further — that discrepancy is more informative than any number on either page.
Step 3 — Set your allocation and risk
Same rules as any strategy: allocate a portion rather than everything, leave the multiplier at 1× to begin with, and set a stop-out level. The detail on each setting is here.
SONIC trades gold among other instruments, and gold moves differently from currency pairs — larger swings, different pip value. If you have not read what a pip is worth on XAUUSD, read it before choosing a size.
Want this checked against a specific broker before you deposit? That is what the companion site does, line by line.
See a worked exampleStep 4 — Confirm it is running
Check the dashboard shows the strategy as active. Then leave it alone. The most common beginner mistake from here is interfering — closing copied positions manually, which breaks the strategy's own risk management and usually costs more than the trade it was trying to save.
Frequently asked questions
Can I close a copied trade myself?
Usually yes, but it is rarely a good idea. The strategy manages positions as a set, and closing one manually removes it from that logic while leaving the rest exposed.
What happens if SONIC has a losing month?
Your account follows it down in proportion. That is the arrangement working as designed, not a malfunction. This is exactly why the stop-out setting exists and why it should be set before you start.
Do I pay anything if there is no profit?
Performance fees apply to profit. Spread and overnight swap are charged on trades regardless of outcome, so a flat month is usually slightly negative rather than exactly zero.
Stuck on this step?
Send a screenshot of where you are. You will get told which button to press, not a sales pitch.
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