How to close positions in currency circle perpetual contracts

Closing a perpetual contract position on Currency Circle involves logging in, selecting the contract, clicking "Close Position," specifying quantity and order type, entering limit price (for limit orders), and clicking "Close Position."

Dec 04, 2024 at 10:28 am

How to Close Positions in Cryptocurrency Perpetual Contracts

Perpetual contracts are a type of futures contract that allows traders to speculate on the future price of an underlying asset, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, without having to take delivery of the underlying asset. Perpetual contracts are typically traded on leverage, which means that traders can control a larger position size than their account balance.

Closing a position in a perpetual contract is the process of exiting the trade and realizing the profit or loss. There are two ways to close a position:

1. Market Order: A market order is an order to buy or sell an asset at the current market price. When you close a position with a market order, your order will be filled immediately at the best available price.
2. Limit Order: A limit order is an order to buy or sell an asset at a specific price. When you close a position with a limit order, your order will only be filled if the market price reaches your specified price.

Steps to Close a Position in a Perpetual Contract on Currency Circle:

1. Log in to your Currency Circle account.
2. Navigate to the "Contracts" tab.
3. Select the perpetual contract that you want to close.
4. Click on the "Close Position" button.
5. Enter the quantity of contracts that you want to close.
6. Select the order type (market order or limit order).
7. If you are closing with a limit order, enter the limit price.
8. Click on the "Close Position" button to submit your order.

Example:

Let's say that you have a long position in a Bitcoin perpetual contract with a position size of 1 BTC. The current market price of Bitcoin is $40,000. To close your position, you can either place a market order or a limit order.

If you place a market order, your order will be filled immediately at the current market price of $40,000. You will receive 1 BTC back into your account, and your profit or loss will be realized based on the difference between your entry price and the market price.

If you place a limit order, you can specify a price at which you want your order to be filled. For example, you could place a limit order to sell your 1 BTC at $41,000. Your order will only be filled if the market price reaches $41,000. If the market price does not reach $41,000, your order will remain open until it is filled or canceled.

Tips for Closing Positions in Perpetual Contracts:

• Always make sure that you have enough funds in your account to cover the closing costs. Closing a position with a market order can result in slippage, which is the difference between the price that you expect to get and the price that your order is actually filled at.
• If you are closing a position with a limit order, be sure to set your limit price carefully. If you set your limit price too high, your order may not be filled. If you set your limit price too low, you may not get the best possible price for your position.
• Use stop-loss orders to protect your profits.