Modern trading has changed the way traders operate with automation. One way to utilize the power of automation is copy trading which is where investors automatically copy professional traders and their trades. The actual magic behind this is the API bridge and copy trading software that connects different trading accounts together in real-time, and can execute trades accurately.
Copy trading signals refer to trades that are alerted by professional or algorithmic traders, telling you when you can position in or out of a position (buy a stock, put in a stop-loss, or close the trade).
Copy trading can take those signals, and automatically copy the signals into the follower (copiers) account without manual steps. This is beneficial for beginner traders who can learn from active traders/investors.
Signal Provider (Master Trader):
The active trader that generates and executes trades in their trading account.
Copier (Follower):
An investor who connects their trading account to the master account and trades will automatically transmit.
Copy Trading Software:
A platform that connects multiple accounts, manages positions, applies rules, and mirrors trade.
API Bridge:
Serialization between the copy trading software and your broker API to facilitate automatic trading flow.
Broker API:
The interface supplied by a financial broker (like Zerodha, Angel One, or Alice Blue) that provides external applications the opportunity to order trades, pull information, and execute.
1. Connection and Set Up
For both the copier and signal provider, it is necessary to use a broker that has an API. The copier, or "client," will connect their account with their copy trading software using their unique API key and secret key.
From there, the API "bridge" is installed and configured to connect the trade platform (e.g., TradingView, MT4 or MT5) to the broker's system.
2. Signal Generation
When the master trader places a trade, a long or short position for example, then a trading signal is created.
3. Signal Delivery
The signal goes out through the API bridge, which creates a communications link between the trader's platform and the broker's API.
4. Signal Processing and Risk Rules
The API bridge processes the received signal according to predefined rules, such as lot size, stop-loss, take-profit, or percentage risk defined in the copier’s setting
5. Order Placement
Once received and processed, the API bridge sends the order automatically to the copier's broker account. The trade is executed in a live environment in pretty much real time, with only minimal delays.
6. Real Time Replication
The copier mirrors every action the master trader makes - opening a position, modifying a position, or closing a position - in the copier's account in a timely manner and with little to no delay.
7. Monitoring and Managing
The copier is able to monitor trades as they transpire, assess performance statistics, and tweak controls easily within the copy trading software.
Combiz Services Pvt Ltd provides one of the most advanced copy trading software in India. Their system integrates easily with popular brokers like Zerodha, Angel One, and Alice Blue along with trading platforms.
Combiz provides traders smooth automation without latency with real-time API connectivity, multi-account compatibility, and automated trading.
It was designed for both a beginner who wants to trade hands-free and for a professional to manage multiple client accounts.
The integration of multiple services such as copy trading signals, bridge API, and software for automation is transforming the way traders participate in the marketplace. By utilizing platforms such as Combiz Services Pvt Ltd, you can copy professional traders’ strategies, manage risk, and trade smarter — even if you’re not present to watch the charts.
In short, the bridge API can be thought of as a messenger between a trader’s profile with their strategy and the copier's account to ensure that every trade reflects precision, speed, and convenience.