Why a Trade Was Skipped
Not every trade copies. Here's why that's actually a feature.
Common Skip Reasons
| Reason | What Happened |
|---|---|
| Insufficient balance | Not enough USDC for the trade |
| Copy paused | You paused this trader |
| Max Days Out filter | Market too far in future |
| Max Odds filter | Probability too high |
| Below Min Trigger | Trade size too small |
| Max Per Market hit | Already at limit for this market |
| Market closed | Market ended before copy executed |
| Ultra-fast trade | Trader opened/closed in < 30 seconds |
| Slippage protection | Price moved too far from trader's price |
Slippage Protection
We automatically skip trades when the price has moved significantly since the trader executed:
| Protection | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Max slippage | 7% of price (minimum 2¢) |
| Why it helps | Prevents buying at much worse prices |
| When it triggers | Fast-moving markets, low liquidity |
This protects you from entering positions at unfavorable prices. See the Slippage Protection article for details.
This is Good!
Filters and protections skipping trades means they're working. They protect you from bad entries.
If You Want Fewer Skips
| Current Issue | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Balance issues | Deposit more USDC |
| Too many filter skips | Loosen filter settings |
| Missed opportunities | Lower Min Trigger |
| Locked out of markets | Increase Max Per Market |
How to Check
- Go to Dashboard
- Look at recent trader activity
- Your trades list shows what you copied
If trader has trades you don't, your filters blocked them.
Pro Tip
Start with loose filters and tighten over time. It's easier to add restrictions than to wonder why nothing's copying!