Leader Guide

What is a Leader?

A Leader on Orchard Capitals is an experienced trader who shares their trading signals with the community. When other users (followers) copy your trades, you earn commissions based on their activity. As a Leader, your trading performance is publicly visible, and your reputation grows as you demonstrate consistent results.

Leaders are the backbone of the Orchard Capitals copy trading ecosystem. They provide the strategies and expertise that make copy trading possible for traders of all experience levels.

Requirements to Become a Leader

To qualify as a Leader on Orchard Capitals, you must meet the following criteria:

• •A verified Orchard Capitals account with completed KYC
• •Minimum account balance as specified in the current program terms
• •Demonstrated trading history with a positive track record
• •Agreement to the Leader Terms and Conditions
• •Commitment to maintaining responsible trading practices

Setting Up Your Profile

Your Leader profile is your public identity on Orchard Capitals. A well-crafted profile attracts more followers and builds trust. Here is how to set it up:

1. 1.Profile photo — Upload a professional photo or avatar that represents you
2. 2.Display name — Choose a recognizable name or trading alias
3. 3.Bio — Write a clear description of your trading style, experience, and strategy focus
4. 4.Risk level — Set your risk classification so followers know what to expect
5. 5.Trading instruments — Specify the markets and instruments you primarily trade

Your Trading Performance

Your performance metrics are displayed publicly and are the primary factor followers consider when choosing who to copy. Key metrics include:

Building Your Follower Base

Growing your follower count is key to maximizing your earnings. Here are proven strategies:

• ✓Consistency — Trade regularly and maintain a steady performance. Followers value reliability.
• ✓Transparency — Be open about your strategy, risk tolerance, and expected drawdowns.
• ✓Communication — Post updates about your market outlook and reasoning behind key trades.
• ✓External promotion — Share your Orchard Capitals profile on social media and trading communities.

Earning as a Leader

Leaders earn money through multiple channels on Orchard Capitals:

• •Performance fees — Earn a percentage of profits generated for your followers
• •Volume-based commissions — Earn based on the trading volume your followers generate
• •Your own trading — Continue to profit from your own successful trades

Best Practices

• ✓Always use stop-losses on your trades to protect both your capital and your followers' capital
• ✓Avoid over-leveraging — high-risk strategies may yield short-term gains but damage long-term trust
• ✓Diversify your portfolio across instruments and time frames
• ✓Keep a trading journal and share insights with your followers

Risk Management

As a Leader, responsible risk management is not just good practice — it is your responsibility. Your followers trust you with their capital, and Orchard Capitals monitors leader behavior to protect the community.

• •Never risk more than 2-5% of your account on a single trade
• •Always set stop-losses and take-profit levels
• •Monitor your AutoGuard™ risk score and keep it within acceptable levels
• •Be mindful of correlated positions that increase overall portfolio risk