Copy trading is not a shortcut to riches — it is a delegation choice. You are paying someone to put on the trades you cannot watch yourself, in exchange for a slice of the profit.
Pick DIY if
You enjoy reading charts, you have 2+ hours a day to dedicate, and losing money on your own terms bothers you less than losing money on someone else's system.
Pick copy trading if
You have a full-time job, you trust the verified track record, and you understand the system can have a 6-month rough patch — and you will sit through it without unplugging.