Last updated: August 25, 2026
Grid APR annualizes profit from completed grid trades, while Total APR annualizes the bot’s overall result. They can point in different directions because a Grid Bot may earn from repeated fills while the assets it still holds gain or lose value.
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Grid APR versus Total APR
| Metric | Based on | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Grid APR | Grid Profit from completed grid trades | Evaluate the bot’s buy-low, sell-high execution inside the range |
| Total APR | Total Profit, including unrealized asset movement | Evaluate the annualized overall result |
| Total Profit | Current currency gain or loss | See what the bot has actually earned or lost so far |
How Grid APR is calculated
A simplified formula is: [(Grid Profit ÷ Investment) ÷ (running time ÷ 365 days)] × 100%. Total APR uses the same annualizing idea but substitutes Total Profit for Grid Profit.
Because both figures project a result over a year, they can look extreme when the bot has only been running for a short time. The underlying profit amount and running time provide essential context.
Why the two figures can disagree
Imagine a bot has earned 10 USDT in completed grid trades but currently has a 16 USDT unrealized loss on the assets it holds. Grid Profit is positive, but Total Profit is approximately −6 USDT before any other adjustments. Grid APR can therefore be positive while Total APR is negative.
What to check before judging performance
- Grid Profit and the number of completed trades
- Total Profit and unrealized profit or loss
- Investment amount and running time
- Whether price remains inside the configured range
- Trading fees, leverage and liquidation risk where applicable
For the broader meaning of annualized return, read What Is APR on Pionex? The two pages answer different questions: this page explains Grid Bot metrics; the broader guide explains annualization across Pionex.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grid APR on Pionex?
Grid APR annualizes the Grid Profit earned from completed buy-low and sell-high grid trades relative to the investment and running time.
What is Total APR?
Total APR annualizes the bot’s Total Profit, which can include both Grid Profit and unrealized profit or loss from the assets held.
Why is Grid APR positive while Total APR is negative?
Completed grid trades may be profitable while the current market value of the held assets is below their cost. The unrealized loss can outweigh Grid Profit.
Does a high Grid APR mean the whole bot is profitable?
Not necessarily. Check Total Profit, unrealized profit or loss, fees and the bot’s current holdings before judging the overall result.
Is Grid APR a guaranteed future return?
No. It is calculated from past performance and running time. Future fills, price direction and market volatility can change it.
