For copy trading, the best RoboForex account is the one that matches your trader: same platform, and ideally the same account type, currency and leverage. RoboForex recommends a Pro account on MT4 if you are unsure. ProCent suits small balances but lists fewer instruments. ECN and Prime add raw spreads plus a per-lot commission.
You picked a good trader. You copied every trade. Your result still looks nothing like theirs.
Often the trader is not the problem. Your account type is. A trader on ECN pays raw spreads plus a commission. You copy on Pro and pay a wider spread on every trade. A trader opens a CFD on an index. Your ProCent account does not list it, so the trade never arrives. Same strategy, different account, different result.
This guide compares the five RoboForex account types for one job only: copying a trader. One rule runs through the whole page: match the trader first, then optimise cost.
What account types does RoboForex offer?
The official comparison page listed five types on 3 Nov 2026:
| Account | Instruments listed | Spread | Max leverage | Account minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | 28 currency pairs, metals, CFDs on US stocks, indices, oil, crypto | Floating from 1.3 pips | 1:2000 | 10 USD / 10 EUR |
| ProCent (cent) | 28 currency pairs, metals, CFDs on crypto | Floating from 1.3 pips | 1:2000 | 10 USD / 10 EUR |
| ECN | 28 currency pairs, metals, CFDs on US stocks, indices, oil, crypto | Floating from 0 pips + commission | 1:500 | 10 USD / 10 EUR |
| Prime | 28 currency pairs, metals, CFDs on US stocks, indices, oil | Floating from 0 pips + commission | 1:300 | 10 USD / 10 EUR |
| R StocksTrader | 12,000+ instruments incl. actual stocks, ETFs, CFDs | From 0.02 USD | 1:500 | 100 USD |
Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime run on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. R StocksTrader is its own platform (web and mobile app). For copy trading, the minimum deposit FAQ adds one more number: 100 USD to subscribe to a trader, whatever the account type.
Which RoboForex account is best for copy trading?
RoboForex's own answer is short. You can copy from any live account except demo and netting accounts, on the same platform as the trader. Choose an account type, base currency and leverage as close as possible to the trader's. If unsure, RoboForex recommends Pro on MT4, the most popular choice among traders.
- Platform first. MT4 trader → MT4 account. MT5 or R StocksTrader trader → an actual hedge account on that platform (how to subscribe). Cross-platform copying is not supported.
- Account type second. Matching avoids skipped instruments and cost gaps.
- Currency and leverage third. They do not have to match, but RoboForex warns that different leverage and currencies change margin and results.
Pro vs ProCent: which one for a small copy account?
Both show spreads from 1.3 pips and leverage up to 1:2000. The difference is the unit and the instrument list.
- ProCent counts your balance in cents. Smaller volumes become possible, which helps Proportional copying on small balances. But its list is shorter: currency pairs, metals and crypto CFDs. RoboForex lists unsupported instruments as a cause of trades not being copied.
- Pro lists more instruments, so fewer trades get skipped. On a small balance, minimum lots can force a larger relative size. See Copy Trading With $100.
Copying between cent and standard accounts works on the same platform. In Classic and Fixed modes, RoboForex says the system adjusts the volume automatically between cent and standard lots (cross-copying FAQ). Check the first copied trade size anyway.
ECN vs Prime vs Pro: what changes for a copier?
ECN and Prime trade raw spreads from 0 pips and charge a commission per full trade (open and close). RoboForex's worked example on an MT4 ECN account: a rate of "20 / mio" means 20 USD per 1,000,000 USD traded, which is 4 USD per 1 lot round turn when the base currency is USD.
| Question | Pro | ECN / Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the cost? | Inside the spread | Raw spread + per-lot commission |
| Who tends to benefit? | Fewer, larger-target trades | Frequent trading, where spread width matters |
| Max leverage | 1:2000 | 1:500 (ECN) · 1:300 (Prime) |
| Trader's Performance Fee | Calculated on your profit after swaps and ECN/Prime commissions (Performance fee: how it works) | |
Do not guess which is cheaper. Put your trader's average trades per week and lot size into the Fee Worksheet (free on Telegram) for both account types.
Run the numbers before you open the account
The Fee Worksheet and the Copying Mode Calculator (PDF + spreadsheet) are free on our Telegram channel.
Get it free on TelegramCan I change my account type later?
No. RoboForex says the type and currency of an open account cannot be changed. You open a new account instead. You can change leverage on MT4/MT5 in the Members Area, but not decrease it while positions are open. On R StocksTrader you open a new account with different leverage.
That is one more reason to use one dedicated account per trader (the Silo Strategy). New trader, new account, matched from day one.
Hedge vs netting: why MT5 copiers must care
A netting account keeps one position per instrument. A new opposite order closes or reverses it. A hedge account allows several positions on the same instrument in both directions. Copying needs the trader's positions one by one, which is why MT5 and R StocksTrader copying requires hedge accounts.
Account-type checklist before you subscribe
- Same platform as the trader (MT4, MT5 hedge or R StocksTrader hedge)
- Same account type where possible. If not, the trader's main instruments are listed on yours
- Base currency and leverage chosen deliberately, not left on default
- At least 100 USD equity, or the trader's higher minimum
- Cost compared with the Fee Worksheet if ECN/Prime vs Pro is the question
Open a matched account for one trader
Open the account type your trader uses, on the same platform, and keep it for that one strategy.
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FAQ
What is the difference between RoboForex Pro and ProCent?
Both show spreads from 1.3 pips and leverage up to 1:2000. ProCent counts the balance in cents and lists fewer instruments (currency pairs, metals, crypto CFDs). Pro adds CFDs on US stocks, indices and oil.
Is RoboForex ECN or Prime better?
Both offer raw spreads from 0 pips plus a per-lot commission. On 3 Nov 2026 ECN listed leverage up to 1:500 and Prime up to 1:300. Prime did not list crypto CFDs. For copying, match the trader's account type first.
How much is the RoboForex ECN commission?
It is quoted per million USD traded. RoboForex's own example: 20 USD per million means 4 USD per lot round turn when the base currency is USD. Check the live rate in Contract Specifications.
Does RoboForex have a cent account?
Yes. ProCent is the cent account, available on MT4 and MT5. Copying between cent and standard accounts on the same platform is supported, with automatic volume adjustment in Classic and Fixed modes. Check the first copied trade size.
Can I copy trade with a demo account on RoboForex?
No. RoboForex says any live account can be used except demo and netting accounts.
Can I change my RoboForex account type?
No. The type and currency of an open account cannot be changed. You can open a new account with the type and currency you need.
Risk note. Copy trading on RoboForex means trading leveraged CFDs through someone else's decisions. RoboForex's own risk warning states that 75.85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider, and that copy-trading services imply additional risks. Past performance, including Yield shown in the rating, does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is investment advice or a promise of returns; only risk money you can afford to lose entirely. Full details: Risk Disclosure · How we check facts: Methodology.