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Cost price and position PnL calculations

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  • Explanation of average cost and PnL calculations

1. Average cost
Average cost refers to the average market price when the asset amount in the spot account increases (including spot purchases and deposits).
Calculation method = Buy price * Buy quantity / Total buy quantity. This data is for reference only and accuracy is not guaranteed.

2. Position PnL
Position PnL = (Last price - Average cost) * Asset balance

 

  • Examples

Scenario 1: Spot purchase

Assume you purchase BTC in the market through two separate transactions:

First purchase: Buy 1 BTC at $40,000

Second purchase: Buy 1 BTC at $50,000

Average cost calculation: [($40,000 * 1) + ($50,000 * 1)] / 2 = $45,000

PnL analysis: If the last price is $60,000, your position PnL is ($60,000 - $45,000) * 2 = +$30,000.

 

Scenario 2: External deposit

Assume you already hold assets in your account, and then transfer additional assets from an external wallet:

Initial position: 1 ETH is already held, with an average cost of $2,000

Deposit: When the ETH market price is $3,000, you deposit 1 ETH

Average cost calculation: [($2,000 * 1) + ($3,000 * 1)] / 2 = $2,500

PnL analysis: The system uses the "market price at the time of deposit" as the cost basis for that asset when performing weighted calculations. If the last price drops to $2,400, your position PnL is ($2,400 - $2,500) * 2 = -$200.

 
 
  • Notes
1. After trading in the spot account, where can I view the cost price and PnL data?
You can view asset cost price and PnL data within the spot account.
2. What types of transactions are included in the calculation of average cost price/position PnL?
Buy and sell transactions in the spot account, as well as asset deposits and withdrawals, all affect the cost price calculation.
3. When the asset balance is 0, what is displayed for cost price and position PnL?
When the asset balance is zero, the average cost price, cumulative cost price, and position PnL will all be displayed as "--".
 
 
 
  • Special note: Due to the complexity of related data, calculation errors or delays may occur. All relevant data is for reference only. Thank you for your understanding.