Last updated: August 26, 2026
Every Pionex bot can show a positive figure while your overall daily result falls because the screens may measure different components and time windows. Positive Grid Profit does not cancel an unrealized loss in the assets still held by the bots.
Why the figures can disagree
| Figure | Common scope | What it can miss |
|---|---|---|
| Grid Profit | Completed grid cycles | Loss on assets still held |
| Total Profit | Grid plus unrealized result under the bot calculation | Other bots and wallet assets |
| Bot percentage or APR | Bot runtime or annualized rate | Today’s account movement |
| Daily account result | Account value change over a daily window | Different starting times and cash-flow treatment |
Positive cycles do not remove market exposure
A Spot Grid repeatedly buys and sells inside its range, but it also holds the base asset. When that asset falls, the unrealized loss can be larger than the accumulated Grid Profit. Several bots can show the same pattern at once.
Reconcile one time window
- Choose one start and end timestamp.
- Record opening and closing account equity in the same unit.
- Separate deposits, withdrawals and internal transfers.
- Record Grid Profit, unrealized PnL, Total Profit, fees and funding for each bot.
- Check whether any percentage is annualized or covers the full runtime.
Do not compare unlike percentages
A 1% lifetime bot return and a negative daily account move can both be accurate. If the interface labels are unclear, export the transaction history or contact Pionex Support with the exact screenshots and timestamps.
Read Pionex’s profit definitions, Grid Bot mechanics and Grid risk guide.
Frequently asked questions
Why can daily profit fall when every bot shows a positive percentage?
The bot cards and account daily result can cover different time periods and components. Positive Grid Profit can coexist with unrealized losses or falling asset values.
Is Grid Profit the same as Total Profit?
No. Grid Profit reflects completed grid cycles, while Total Profit also accounts for the value change of assets the bot still holds under the product’s calculation.
Can every bot have positive Grid Profit while the account loses value?
Yes. If the held assets fall enough, their unrealized losses can outweigh completed grid gains across the account.
Why do time windows matter?
A bot’s percentage may cover its full runtime or be annualized, while a daily account figure covers a shorter valuation change. Those numbers should not be compared directly.
Can deposits or withdrawals affect the displayed account change?
Transfers can change balances and some account views. Check transaction history and use a performance measure that separates cash flow from trading results.
Do fees affect the difference?
Yes. Trading fees, spreads, funding for applicable products and closing costs can reduce the net result even when a gross component is positive.
How should you reconcile the numbers?
Use the same start and end time, record opening and closing equity, separate deposits and withdrawals, then compare realized, grid, unrealized and total PnL for every strategy.
Displayed profit measures are not guarantees. Crypto holdings can lose value faster than completed grid cycles earn profit.
