Overview
If you use a copytrade service or trade-syncing tool to mirror trades from one "lead" account to multiple Topstep accounts, you don't need to import trades from every account. RR Metrics has a built-in copytrading feature that syncs only your lead account's trades and automatically multiplies the quantity and P&L to reflect all your accounts.
How It Works
Connect Your ProjectX API
Go to Settings > Broker Connections and expand the "ProjectX / Topstep" card. Enter your Topstep username and API key, then click Connect. You'll need a paid ProjectX API subscription ($29/month) — see Topstep's help article for setup instructions.
Select Your Accounts
After connecting, you'll see a list of all your active Topstep accounts with checkboxes. Select all the accounts you are actively trading on (these are used to identify the lead).
Enable Copytrading Mode
Check the "I am copytrading / tradesyncing" toggle. This reveals two settings:
- Lead Account — Select the account that places the original trades. This is the account your copytrade service copies FROM.
- Total Accounts (multiplier) — Enter the total number of accounts including the lead. For example, if you have 1 lead + 2 followers, enter 3.
Save and Sync
Click "Save Settings", then "Sync Now". RR Metrics will pull trades from your lead account only, then multiply each trade's quantity and P&L by your multiplier.
Example
Say your lead account takes a 1-contract MNQ trade that profits $50. You have 3 total accounts (1 lead + 2 followers).
In your journal, this trade will appear as:
- Quantity: 3 contracts (1 × 3)
- P&L: $150 ($50 × 3)
This gives you an accurate picture of your total trading performance across all accounts, without cluttering your journal with duplicate entries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my accounts have different position sizes?
Copytrading mode assumes all accounts trade the same size. If your follower accounts use different quantities than the lead, disable copytrading and instead select each account individually. All trades from each selected account will be synced with their actual quantities and P&L.
Can I change the multiplier later?
Yes. Changing the multiplier only affects future syncs. Trades that have already been imported will keep their original quantities and P&L values. If you need to correct past trades, you can edit them individually using the Manual P&L field.
What about commissions and fees?
The P&L synced from the API reflects your actual realized profit or loss on each trade. Commissions are typically already factored in by the platform. If you need exact fee tracking per account, consider syncing each account individually instead.
I switched from 2 accounts to 3. What do I do?
Update the multiplier in Settings > Broker Connections from 2 to 3 and save. Future syncs will use the new multiplier. Already-imported trades remain unchanged.