Recreated Trending Shorts
YouTube Shorts channel that recreates trending video ideas, started on an older Google account for better reach
Video published Apr 17, 2026 by E'Calm
Startup cost: Free to start (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
E'Calm · My $400K YouTube Shorts System - Full Course In 30 Minutes (Copy My 1.8 Billion Views Strategy) ↗
What It Is
You find Shorts that are already going viral and make your own versions of the same ideas, posting on a channel set up with an older Google account that has a normal history. You use a recognisable face or character as your icon and earn from YouTube's Shorts ad revenue.
The Pitch
E'Calm says his main Shorts channel hit 2 million subscribers and made over $341,000 in ad revenue, with a second channel making over $49,000, for about $390,000 in total. He says videos stuck at 1,000 views took off when he moved them to an older account.
Who It’s Best For
Patient creators who can spot trends quickly and post every day.
The Truth (as we see it)
He hides the channels' names, so the figures can't be checked. Copying trends too closely can trigger YouTube's reused-content rules. The 'old account' trick is his opinion, and it took him months to see results.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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