How to Automate Polymarket Copy Trading: Bot Setup, Wallet Connect & Monitoring (2026)

Step 1: Pick a Source Wallet (or Use the Platform’s)

Automation means mirroring another wallet’s positions. You need a source wallet—the one the bot will copy. Many tools use a single, pre-vetted source (e.g. their top leaderboard wallet) so you don’t have to pick. Others let you choose from a leaderboard. Look for a source with a solid track record: 60%+ win rate, 50+ closed trades, positive PnL. HolyPoly uses a top wallet from its hourly-updated leaderboard so you get a consistent edge without choosing. For how to evaluate wallets, see how to evaluate Polymarket traders and best Polymarket wallets to copy.

Step 2: Connect Your Trading Wallet

The bot needs to place trades in your wallet. You connect it by signing in to the copy-trading platform (e.g. with email), then adding your Polymarket trading wallet—usually by pasting a private key or using the tool’s secure connect flow. The tool stores the key encrypted and uses it only to mirror the source. Use a wallet dedicated to this strategy and only with a trusted tool. Once connected, you’ll see options to turn the bot on or off. On HolyPoly, Pro users connect their wallet in their profile and manage the bot on the bot page. For more on keys and safety, see what is a Polymarket automated trading bot.

Step 3: Turn the automated bot On (or Off)

With your wallet connected, you turn the bot on. It will start placing and adjusting positions to match the source wallet. You can turn it off anytime—no new trades will be placed, but your existing positions stay. That gives you full control: run the bot when you want automation, turn it off when you want to pause. Many tools show last run time and any errors so you can monitor health. HolyPoly lets you toggle the bot on or off from the bot pageand displays last sync and errors there. For when to use the bot vs copying manually, see Polymarket bot vs manual copy trading.

Step 4: Monitor Open and Historic Positions

A good tool gives you one dashboard for your connected wallet: open positions (market, side, avg price, current price, PnL) and recent activity (trades, size, price, time). You can see what the bot has done and what you’re holding without switching to multiple screens. When the bot is off, you still see all open and historic positions so you stay in control. HolyPoly’s bot page shows open positions and recent activity for your connected wallet. For a comparison of tools that offer this flow, see best Polymarket copy-trading tools 2026.

When the Bot Is Off: No New Trades, Positions Stay

When you turn the bot off, it stops placing new trades but does not close your existing positions. You keep everything it has already opened. You can still view open and historic positions in the dashboard and close or adjust them yourself on Polymarket if you want. So you’re never locked in—you can pause automation anytime and keep full visibility. For turning the bot off and positions, see bot vs manual copy trading.

Frequently Asked Questions: Automate Polymarket Copy Trading

How do I automate Polymarket copy trading?

To automate Polymarket copy trading you (1) pick a wallet or the platform’s source wallet, (2) connect your own trading wallet via the tool, (3) turn the automated trading bot on, and (4) monitor open and historic positions from the same dashboard. When the bot is off, no new trades are placed; existing positions stay. HolyPoly lets you connect your wallet in profile, turn the bot on or off on the bot page, and view positions there.

Do I need to give my private key to a bot?

Automated trading bots that place trades for you need access to your trading wallet. That usually means you provide a private key or connect via the tool’s secure flow; the tool stores it encrypted and uses it only to mirror the source. Only use a wallet dedicated to this strategy and a reputable tool with clear security. Never share keys on public channels. You can turn the bot off anytime to stop new trades.

Can I turn the bot off and keep my positions?

Yes. When you turn the bot off, it stops placing new trades but does not close your existing positions. You keep everything the bot has already opened. You can still view your open and historic positions in the dashboard and close or adjust them yourself on Polymarket if you want. Turning the bot off only stops new automated copying.

How do I see my Polymarket positions when using a bot?

A good copy-trading tool shows your open positions (market, side, avg price, current price, PnL) and your recent trade history for the connected wallet in one dashboard. You can turn the bot off and still view all open and historic positions. HolyPoly’s bot page lists open positions and recent activity for your connected wallet so you have one place to monitor everything.

What’s the best Polymarket automated trading bot?

The best tools offer a leaderboard filtered by win rate and PnL, wallet profiles with playbooks, and an optional automated trading bot so you can automate or copy manually. Look for hourly data, clear criteria (e.g. 60%+ win rate, 50+ trades), and a single place to connect your wallet, turn the bot on/off, and see open and historic positions. HolyPoly combines leaderboard, profiles, playbooks, and bot in one platform.