Understanding Total PnL and Grid Profit in Spot Grid Trading

Key Differences Between Total PnL, Grid Profit, and Unpaired PnL

Total PnL represents your bot's comprehensive profit/loss snapshot, combining:

• Realized gains from completed trades
• Unrealized gains from open positions
• Trading fees
• Earn interest (if enabled)

Grid Profit specifically estimates earnings from completed grid cycles (buy-sell pairs), while Unpaired PnL covers:

• Partially filled grid orders
• Unrealized PnL from held assets
• Residual amounts from currency conversions

Note: Simple Earn allocations appear separately if activated.

Calculating Total PnL

Formula:
Current Equity (market value) - Initial Equity ± Deposits/Withdrawals

Example:
Starting with 100 USDT, current equity = 200 USDT
Total PnL = 200 - 100 = 100 USDT

Grid Profit Calculation Explained

A sample BTC/USDT grid order cycle:

Key Observations:

1. Fees are deducted in different currencies (BTC for buys, USDT for sells)
2. Net BTC after purchase: 0.00005216778 BTC
3. Residual BTC (0.00000000778) remains post-trade

Estimated Grid Profit Calculation:

1. Align quantities using executed sell amount (0.00005216 BTC)
2. Gross Profit: 0.00005216 × (101,000 - 100,000) = 0.05216 USDT

3. Deduct Fees:

   • Buy Fee (USDT equivalent): 0.00005216 × 100,000 × 0.1% = 0.005216 USDT
   • Sell Fee: 0.00526816 USDT
4. Net Grid Profit: 0.05216 - 0.005216 - 0.00526816 ≈ 0.04168 USDT

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Understanding Unpaired PnL

Formula:
Unpaired PnL = Total PnL - Grid Profit

Components include:

• Partial order executions
• Floating PnL from unsold assets
• Interest earnings
• Minor rounding differences

Why Can't I Withdraw All Grid Profits?

Withdrawal limits exist due to:

1. Reinvestments: Grid edits or added funds may auto-reinvest profits
2. Fee Allocation: Cross-currency fee deductions create residual amounts
3. Exchange Minimums: Micro amounts below trading thresholds must remain
4. Previous Withdrawals: Only cumulative undistributed profits are available

The system calculates maximum safe withdrawal amounts to maintain bot functionality.

FAQ Section

Q1: Which is more accurate - Total PnL or Grid Profit?

Total PnL provides the complete picture, while Grid Profit focuses specifically on completed cycle earnings.

Q2: Why does my bot hold residual cryptocurrency?

These micro amounts result from fee currency differences and exchange minimum trade requirements.

Q3: How often should I check my Grid Profit?

Monitor periodically, but remember Total PnL better reflects overall performance.

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Q4: Can Unpaired PnL become negative?

Yes, if open positions lose value or partial orders accumulate fees.

Q5: What happens to earned interest in PnL calculations?

All Earn interest appears in Total PnL and Unpaired PnL components.

Q6: Why do my withdrawal amounts fluctuate?

Market movements affect unrealized positions and available balances.

Note: All calculations are estimates. Actual values may vary slightly due to real-time market conditions and fee structures.