The prohibited list
- High-frequency trading
- Expert Advisors, bots, scripts, APIs and trade copiers (the EU FAQ allows them only with prior written permission)
- Scalping strategies
- Mirror trading
- Hedging, including across accounts
- All-in trading
Source: the FAQ on sabiotrade.com, read on 2 October 2026. Rules can change, so check the live terms before you pay.
Why prop firms ban copying
An evaluation is meant to measure one trader's decisions. If ten accounts copy the same signal, the firm is grading the signal seller, not you. Mirror trading between your own accounts also doubles exposure to one idea, which the hedging rule targets too.
What counts as copying
- Software that copies trades from another account into your SabioTrade account
- Placing the same trades by hand from a paid signal group at the same moment as others
- Running the same positions on two of your own evaluation accounts
The FAQ says breaking these rules can lead to account restrictions under the terms, and for funded accounts bought from 2 February 2026, any rule breach makes the account ineligible for payout. See payout conditions and the scalping ban.
Questions
Is copy trading allowed at SabioTrade?
No. Trade copiers and mirror trading are on the prohibited list in the FAQ.
Can I use a trade copier with permission?
The EU FAQ says automated tools, trade copiers included, need prior written permission from SabioTrade.
What happens if I copy trades?
The FAQ points to account restrictions under the terms, and a funded account can lose payout eligibility.