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Trade PNL, short for Profit and Loss, is a fundamental metric for any trader on Binance. It is a critical figure that tells you exactly how successful (or unsuccessful) your trades have been. Understanding how Binance calculates and displays PNL is essential for effective risk management and making informed trading decisions.
1. What is Trade PNL?
In simple terms, PNL is the difference between your initial investment (the cost of opening a position) and its current market value (or its value when you closed the position), minus any associated fees.
Binance primarily displays two types of PNL for its derivatives (Futures) and Spot markets:
2. The Two Types of PNL
A. Unrealized PNL (Floating PNL)
* Definition: This is the current, theoretical profit or loss on your open positions.
* Nature: It is called "unrealized" because you have not yet sold or closed the position to lock in the gain or loss.
* Behavior: This figure is constantly changing (floating) based on the real-time market price of the asset.
* Example: You buy 1 BTC at \$30,000. If the price rises to \$30,500, your Unrealized PNL is +\$500 (before fees). If the price drops to \$29,800, your Unrealized PNL is -\$200.
B. Realized PNL (Locked PNL)
* Definition: This is the actual profit or loss that is locked in after you have completely closed a trading position.
* Nature: This PNL is final and is added to or subtracted from your account balance.
* Calculation: Realized PNL includes the profit/loss from the trade minus all associated costs like trading fees, funding fees (in Futures), and commission.
* Example: You close your position from the previous example when BTC is at \$30,500. After closing, the +\$500 becomes your Realized PNL (after deducting fees).
3. PNL in Binance Futures Trading
PNL is most prominently tracked and reported in Binance Futures, as leverage significantly amplifies both potential profits and losses.
* For Long Positions (Buying):
\text{PNL} = (\text{Closing Price} - \text{Entry Price}) \times \text{Position Size}
* For Short Positions (Selling):
\text{PNL} = (\text{Entry Price} - \text{Closing Price}) \times \text{Position Size}
Important Futures Components:
* Initial Margin: The amount you commit to open the position.
* Mark Price: This is a crucial price index used by Binance to calculate the Unrealized PNL and manage the risk of liquidation. It helps prevent unfair liquidation due to temporary market manipulation.
* Liquidation Price: The price at which your Unrealized PNL will cause your margin to drop below the Maintenance Margin, leading to the automatic closure of your position (liquidation).
4. How to View Your PNL on Binance
* Futures Interface: When you have an open position, the Unrealized PNL is displayed prominently in the 'Positions' tab, usually in green (profit) or red (loss), along with the PNL percentage (RoE - Return on Equity).
* History: Your Realized PNL for past trades can be reviewed in the Transaction History or Order History section of your account.
* Account Analysis: Binance also provides more sophisticated PNL analysis tools that let you see your performance over a period of time, including daily, weekly, and cumulative PNL.
Conclusion
Monitoring your Trade PNL on Binance is the bedrock of successful trading. By distinguishing between Unrealized PNL (what you could gain or lose) and Realized PNL (what you have gained or lost), you can better manage your risk, decide when to cut losses, and accurately measure the performance of your trading strategies.
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