Pricing & Subscriptions

Learn about copy trading pricing models for both followers and master traders.

For Followers

Subscription Types

When following a master, you may encounter:

Understanding Pricing

Free Strategies

• No subscription cost
• Master earns no direct revenue
• May have performance-based fees
• Good for testing and beginners

Paid Strategies

• Monthly or yearly subscription
• Price set by master trader
• Typical range: $5 - $100/month
• Higher prices often mean more exclusive strategies

Payment Methods

TradeStaq supports:

• Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard)
• PayPal
• Cryptocurrency (via supported processors)
• Account balance/credits

Subscription Management

Starting a Subscription

1. Click Follow Strategy on a paid master
2. Select billing cycle (monthly/yearly)
3. Choose payment method
4. Confirm payment
5. Copy trading activates immediately

Billing Cycle

Cancellation

To cancel a subscription:

1. Go to Settings → Subscriptions
2. Find the master subscription
3. Click Cancel
4. Confirm cancellation

Note: Access continues until the end of the paid period. No prorated refunds.

Renewal

• Subscriptions auto-renew by default
• Reminder sent 3 days before renewal
• Update payment method if needed
• Cancel before renewal to stop

Price Comparison

When evaluating paid strategies, consider:

Example:

Master charges $50/month
Average 20 trades/month
Average return 10%/month on $5,000

Cost per trade: $50 / 20 = $2.50
Expected return: $5,000 × 10% = $500
Cost vs return: $50 / $500 = 10%

Worth it if returns exceed 10% fee impact

For Masters

Pricing Your Strategy

Free Strategies

Pros:

• Attracts more followers
• Builds audience quickly
• Good for building track record

Cons:

• No direct revenue
• May attract less serious followers

Best for:

• New masters building reputation
• Testing before going paid
• Hobby traders

Paid Strategies

Pros:

• Direct revenue stream
• More committed followers
• Reflects value of your work

Cons:

• Higher barrier to entry
• More pressure to perform

Best for:

• Proven track records
• Professional traders
• Full-time traders

Setting Your Price

Pricing Factors

Consider these when pricing:

Pricing Tiers

Common price ranges:

Pricing Psychology

Revenue Structure

Platform Fee

TradeStaq takes a platform fee from subscription revenue:

Example:

Subscription price: $50/month
100 subscribers = $5,000/month gross

Trader tier:
Platform fee: $5,000 × 20% = $1,000
Your earnings: $5,000 - $1,000 = $4,000

Whale tier:
Platform fee: $5,000 × 15% = $750
Your earnings: $5,000 - $750 = $4,250

Payouts

Payout Schedule

Payout Methods

• Bank transfer
• PayPal
• Cryptocurrency

Minimum Payout

• Minimum: $50 USD
• Balance carries over if below minimum

Configuring Pricing

Setting Up Paid Strategy

1. Go to your Signal Bot settings
2. Navigate to Master Settings
3. Under Pricing, select Paid
4. Enter monthly price
5. Optionally set yearly price (with discount)
6. Save changes

Price Configuration

Changing Prices

Price Increases

When raising prices:

• Existing subscribers keep current price
• New subscribers pay new price
• Notify followers of upcoming change
• Consider grandfather clause

Price Decreases

When lowering prices:

• All subscribers get new lower price
• Existing subscribers benefit immediately
• May attract more subscribers

Trial Periods

Offer free trials to attract followers:

Note: Trials convert to paid at end of period. Users can cancel before conversion.

Revenue Optimization

Pricing Strategies

Value-Based Pricing

Price based on value delivered:

If your strategy returns 20%/month on average
And follower has $10,000 account
Expected value = $10,000 × 20% = $2,000

Pricing at $50/month = 2.5% of value

Competitive Pricing

Research similar strategies:

1. Find comparable masters
2. Note their pricing
3. Position relative to performance
4. Adjust based on unique value

Tiered Access

Offer multiple tiers:

Maximizing Revenue

Analytics

Track your business metrics:

Refunds & Disputes

Refund Policy

• 7-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers
• Prorated refunds not available after 7 days
• Refunds processed to original payment method

Dispute Resolution

If a follower disputes:

1. TradeStaq reviews the case
2. Performance data evaluated
3. Resolution communicated
4. Refund issued if appropriate

Chargebacks

• Minimize by setting clear expectations
• Excessive chargebacks may result in removal
• Communicate proactively with followers

Tax Considerations

Note: This is general information. Consult a tax professional for your jurisdiction.

For Masters

Subscription revenue is typically:

• Taxable income
• May require business registration
• Subject to local tax laws

Record Keeping

Maintain records of:

• All subscription revenue
• Platform fees paid
• Payout receipts
• Related expenses

Next Steps

• Become a Master - Enable master trading
• Finding Traders - Browse marketplace
• Following Traders - Start copying