How ProBit Global closes a contract

Closing a futures contract on ProBit Global involves determining its status, placing a closing order at the current market price, and settling the account by paying outstanding fees and withdrawing funds.

Nov 30, 2024 at 12:42 pm

How ProBit Global Closes a Contract

ProBit Global is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers a variety of trading services, including spot trading, margin trading, and futures trading. Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date. When a futures contract expires, the buyer is obligated to buy the asset at the agreed-upon price, and the seller is obligated to sell the asset at the agreed-upon price.

Closing a futures contract involves several steps:

1. Determine the status of the contract.

The first step is to determine the status of the contract. This includes checking the expiration date, the current price of the asset, and the margin balance. If the contract is expiring soon, the trader needs to decide whether to close the contract or let it expire. If the trader decides to close the contract, they will need to place a closing order.

2. Place a closing order.

A closing order is an order to buy or sell the asset at the current market price. The trader can place a closing order at any time before the contract expires. Once the closing order is executed, the contract will be closed and the trader will receive the proceeds from the sale of the asset.

3. Settle the account.

After the contract is closed, the trader will need to settle their account. This involves paying any outstanding fees and withdrawing any funds that are held in the account. The trader can settle their account at any time after the contract is closed.

Here are some additional details about each step:

1. Determine the status of the contract.

The expiration date of the contract is the most important factor to consider when determining the status of the contract. If the contract is expiring soon, the trader needs to decide whether to close the contract or let it expire.

If the trader decides to close the contract, they will need to check the current price of the asset. If the current price is favorable, the trader may want to close the contract and take a profit. If the current price is unfavorable, the trader may want to let the contract expire and take a loss.

The trader will also need to check their margin balance. If the margin balance is low, the trader may need to deposit additional funds to avoid a margin call.

2. Place a closing order.

A closing order is an order to buy or sell the asset at the current market price. The trader can place a closing order at any time before the contract expires.

To place a closing order, the trader will need to select the contract that they want to close. The trader will then need to specify the quantity of the asset that they want to buy or sell. The trader will also need to specify the type of order that they want to place.

There are two types of orders that can be used to close a contract:

• Market order: A market order is an order to buy or sell the asset at the current market price. Market orders are executed immediately.
• Limit order: A limit order is an order to buy or sell the asset at a specified price. Limit orders are not executed immediately. They are only executed if the market price reaches the specified price.

3. Settle the account.

After the contract is closed, the trader will need to settle their account. This involves paying any outstanding fees and withdrawing any funds that are held in the account.

The trader can settle their account at any time after the contract is closed. To settle the account, the trader will need to select the contract that they want to settle. The trader will then need to click on the "Settle" button.

The trader will be prompted to confirm the settlement. Once the settlement is confirmed, the trader's account will be settled and the funds will be transferred to the trader's wallet.