After successfully opening a trading position, you may wish to monitor its status and track related metrics. This guide provides clear instructions for locating and reviewing your active positions on both mobile and web platforms, along with essential explanations of key trading terms.
Checking Positions on the Mobile App
Once you have opened a position, navigate to the trading interface within the application. At the bottom of the screen, you will find the 【Positions】 tab. Tapping on this section will display a list of all your current holdings.
Here, you can view important data associated with each position, including:
- Entry price
- Estimated liquidation price
- Initial margin
- Current profit, loss, and ROI expressed in digital assets
To filter your view, select 【Current Trading Pair】 to see positions for the specific cryptocurrency you are trading. You can also access the history button to review all positions, including those that have been closed. A new page will allow you to filter by product type, such as perpetual or delivery contracts.
Checking Positions on the Web Platform
The process on the web platform is very similar. After opening a position, look for the 【Positions】 list at the lower section of the trading page.
This list provides a comprehensive overview of your active holdings with the same critical data points:
- Entry price
- Estimated liquidation price
- Initial margin
- Real-time profit, loss, and ROI
For a more customized view, use the available filters:
- Click 【All Product Lines】 to select specific products like perpetual or delivery contracts.
- Click 【Isolated/Cross Margin】 to filter by the type of margin mode you are using.
- Click 【Show Current Pair Only】 to isolate positions for the cryptocurrency you are currently viewing.
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Key Trading Terminology Explained
Understanding the metrics associated with your positions is crucial for effective risk management.
- Entry Price: This is the average price at which you opened your current position. It is the baseline used to calculate your unrealized profit or loss.
- Mark Price: This refers to the latest mark price of the contract. Exchanges use the mark price, rather than the last traded price, to calculate unrealized profit, loss, and liquidation prices. This mechanism helps prevent unnecessary liquidations that could be caused by short-term market volatility or illiquid markets.
- Estimated Liquidation Price: This is the predicted price level at which your position will be automatically closed (or liquidated) due to insufficient margin. If the mark price reaches this level, a liquidation event will be triggered. Monitoring this price allows you to take preventive actions, such as adding more margin to your position or closing it manually, to avoid automatic liquidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the data in my positions list updated?
The data in your positions list, including profit/loss and liquidation price, updates in real-time based on the latest market prices. This ensures you always have the most current information for making trading decisions.
What is the difference between isolated and cross margin?
Isolated margin means the margin allocated to a specific position is separate. If that position is liquidated, you only lose the margin assigned to it. Cross margin uses your entire account balance as collateral for all positions, which can protect individual positions from liquidation but carries greater overall risk.
Why is the mark price different from the last traded price?
The mark price is designed to be a fair value price based on global spot market indices, not just the last trade on the derivatives exchange. This prevents "liquidations by whale" or market manipulation on the order book from unfairly triggering stops.
What should I do if my position is getting close to the liquidation price?
You have two main options: you can add more collateral (margin) to the position to lower the liquidation price, or you can choose to close the position manually to realize a controlled loss and avoid automatic liquidation.
Can I have multiple positions open for the same cryptocurrency?
Yes, you can have multiple positions open for the same trading pair. They will be displayed as separate entries in your positions list, each with its own entry price, size, and liquidation price.
Where can I see my complete trading history?
Both the app and web platforms have a "History" or "Order History" section, typically found within the same area as the positions tab. This section logs all your past trades, including closed positions and order fill details.