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Trader Stats Explained

Every trader on Mirrorly comes with a full set of stats. This article explains what each one means, why it matters, and what to look for when deciding who to copy.

This is the reference page. If you ever see a number on a trader's profile and don't know what it means, come back here.

Profile Overview Stats​

Balance is the trader's current account size in dollars. Useful for calibrating your ratio settings and understanding how much capital they're working with.

Win Rate is the percentage of closed trades that were profitable. Obviously higher is better, but always pair it with Profit Factor. A high win rate with a low profit factor usually means the trader holds losers too long and cuts winners too early.

Profit Factor is total gross profit divided by total gross loss. A profit factor of 2.0 means the trader makes $2 for every $1 they lose. This is one of the most important stats on the profile.

  • Above 1.0 means profitable
  • Above 1.5 is solid
  • Above 2.0 is strong
  • Below 1.0 means they're losing money

Be cautious with extremely high profit factors (above 5.0) on short track records, as that may not be sustainable.

Median Trade Duration is the middle value of all trade durations. It tells you the trader's style.

  • Minutes to hours means scalping or day trading
  • Hours to days means swing trading
  • Days to weeks means longer-term positioning

Make sure their style matches your expectations. If you're not comfortable being in a trade for three days, don't copy a swing trader.

Median Open and Max Size shows the trader's typical position size and their largest position ever. Together they tell you about risk appetite and consistency.

  • If the Median Open is $10K and the Max Size is $500K, they occasionally take outsized bets
  • If Median Open is $10K and Max Size is $25K, they're consistent

Compare these to the trader's balance to understand their sizing behavior. This is also one of the most important metrics for defining your own sizing and risk settings when copying.

Profit 24H / 7D / 30D / Total shows realized profit across four timeframes. Gives you both a snapshot of what's happening now and the full picture over time.

Track Record is how long the trader has been tracked on Mirrorly. Longer means more reliable stats. Look for 30+ days minimum, ideally 90+.

Avg Duration vs Median Trade Duration​

You'll see Avg Duration on the leaderboard and Median Trade Duration on trader profiles. Both measure how long a trader typically holds positions.

  • Avg Duration is the average holding time across all trades
  • Median Trade Duration is the middle value of all trade durations

The difference matters when a trader has a mix of quick scalps and longer holds. The average gets pulled toward the extremes, while the median stays closer to what's typical.

Use Avg Duration as a quick glance on the leaderboard and check the Median on the profile for a more accurate read.

PnL Chart​

Visual chart of the trader's profit and loss over time. Available in Line, Bar, and Calendar views, with 1D, 7D, 1M, 1Y, All, and Custom time ranges.

This is the fastest way to understand a trader's consistency at a glance. Look for steady growth rather than big spikes.

Tags​

Mirrorly adds tags to traders based on their performance, behavior, and profile.

  • New -- the trader was recently added to the platform
  • Veteran -- the trader has a long track record on Mirrorly
  • Dormant -- the trader hasn't been actively trading recently
  • Top Performer -- strong recent performance relative to other traders
  • Best of the Month -- they were one of the top performers in the previous month
  • Consistent Winner -- steadily profitable over time. One of the strongest signals on the platform
  • Rising Star -- a newer trader showing strong early results
  • Winning Streak -- currently on a run of consecutive profitable trades
  • Whale -- large balance trader. Trading with serious capital
  • 7-Figure Club -- over $1M in total profit
  • 8-Figure Club -- over $10M in total profit
  • Heavy Drawdown Risk -- this trader has experienced significant drawdowns. Worth understanding their risk profile before copying
  • AI Model -- the trader is an AI or algorithmic strategy, not a human
  • Twitter Celeb -- the trader has a known public presence on X
  • Challenge -- the trader is running a public challenge account with a specific starting balance and goal

Tags are helpful shortcuts for filtering the leaderboard but always check the full profile before making a decision.

Open Positions​

Shows what the trader is currently trading.

  • Symbol is the asset (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.)
  • Entry is the price they entered at
  • Size is their current position size in notional value

Total Notional Size is the combined value of all open positions.

Unrealized PnL is how much they're up or down on positions that haven't closed yet. Changes in real time.

Notional Exposure is their net market exposure. Positive means net long, negative means net short.

You can use the "Join Trade" button here to enter any specific open position.

Closed Positions​

Full trade history showing how the trader actually performed.

  • Symbol is what they traded
  • Entry is their entry price
  • Max Size is the largest the position got during its lifetime. Important because a trader might open small and add aggressively
  • Realized PnL is how much they made or lost after closing
  • Period shows open and close dates
  • Runup/Drawdown shows the best and worst unrealized PnL the position reached before closing. A trade that ended at +$5K but had a -$20K drawdown during its life tells a very different story than one that was green the entire time. One of the most revealing stats because it shows how the trader managed the position, not just the outcome.

Putting It All Together​

No single stat tells the full story.

  1. Start with Profit Factor and Win Rate for overall quality
  2. Check the PnL Chart for consistency
  3. Look at Median Trade Duration to match their style to your expectations
  4. Review Track Record length for reliability
  5. Browse Closed Positions to see how they actually manage trades
  6. Check Open Positions for current risk
  7. Use Tags as filters, not final decisions
  8. Compare Median Open and Max Size to Balance for risk behavior

Take your time. Start small. And remember: past performance does not guarantee future results.