What is Position Mode?

Position Mode is a feature that sets whether you can hold both long and short positions simultaneously in a futures trade.

It is a very important factor that determines how a trader will enter and hold positions in the market.

 

 

1. One-way Mode

 

This mode allows you to hold positions in only one direction.

• If you have a long position and enter a new short position, the existing long position will be partially closed or reversed. The same applies in the opposite case.

 

💡 Example of using one-way mode

Holding a long position of 1 BTC → entering a short position of 1 BTC → offset to position 0

 

 

2. Hedge Mode

 

This mode allows you to hold both long and short positions simultaneously.

• You can manage positions in both directions independently for one pair.

 

 

💡 Example of using Hedge Mode

You are holding a long position of 1 BTC → you enter a short position of 1 BTC → you have 1 BTC long + 1 BTC short (each will be kept separate)

 

 

 

 

⚠️ Please be aware that you cannot switch your position mode if you have any open orders or positions.

 

 

 

 


 

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