# Where is the starting point ? In order to use the copy trading services 'Dtrading', you need to open a crypto account on an exchange. You choice has to be made between : Binance, Kucoin and FTX. Recommended Crypto Exchange :: Opening a Binance account. New! Enjoy copy trading on Binance Futures! {% file src="/files/-MbO2n5WCz0LaPkRNfPJ" %} {% embed url="" %} **Four copy-trading modes are available:** 3 spot modes with exchanges: Binance, Kucoin, FTX 1 Futures mode with Binance ![](/files/-MbLX0bQXIK-Ks3Eg55-) Each mode is **independent of the other** and you will need to configure them separately. The configuration process of each mode : 1.Choosing the copy trading mode 2\. Enter your API key 3\. Define the allocated capital 4\. Select the traders to copy ### Spot mode This is a trade taken on the USDT spot market, it allows you to capitalize gains on a stable currency (USD), only on trades taken in the upward direction (LONG). Currently only available on Binance, Kucoin and FTX. ### Futures mode This is the most advanced mode, it allows you to take some trades on what we call "contracts". The advantage is to take the gains no matter how the market trend is going : upwards or downwards . (LONG / SHORT). For now, it is only available on Binance . --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://diabolo-wiki.gitbook.io/diabolo/copy-trading/par-ou-commencer.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.