Last updated: August 25, 2026
Open the running bot’s detail page and check Total Profit, not only Grid Profit. Grid Profit shows profit from completed grid trades, while unrealized PnL reflects the changing value of assets or positions still held. A bot can show positive Grid Profit and negative Total Profit at the same time.
The profit fields answer different questions
| Field | What it usually means | Question it answers |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | Capital allocated to the bot | How much did I put into this strategy? |
| Grid or arbitrage profit | Realized profit from completed trading cycles | What has the bot locked in through completed trades? |
| Unrealized PnL | Current gain or loss on open holdings or positions | How is the unfinished part performing now? |
| Total Profit or Total PnL | The overall result after combining applicable components | Is the bot up or down overall? |
| APR | An annualized performance rate | What would this pace look like over a year? |
Why positive Grid Profit can coexist with a loss
Suppose a bot has 12 USDT of completed Grid Profit and a 20 USDT unrealized loss on its current holdings. Its overall result is approximately negative 8 USDT before other product-specific adjustments. The grid has completed profitable pairs, but the assets still held have fallen by more.
Where to look in Pionex
- Open the Bot section.
- Select the running strategy.
- Open its detail or profit view.
- Compare Total Profit with realized and unrealized components.
- Review transaction, fee, interest or funding history when the product provides it.
Use the metric that matches the bot
Spot Grid, Futures Grid, Reverse Grid and DCA products do not use identical labels or accounting. For example, Pionex’s current Futures Grid guide says funding fees are reflected in unrealized profit, while DCA displays separate completed-round and trend components. Read the live detail screen for the bot you actually run.
For fund availability after profit appears, see Where do Pionex bot profits go?
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see profit for a running Pionex bot?
Open the Bot section, select the running bot and view its detail page. The exact labels depend on the product, but the page shows its investment and key profit or PnL fields.
What is Grid Profit?
Grid Profit is the realized profit generated by completed buy and sell grid pairs. It measures completed grid trading activity, not the current value of every asset still held.
What is unrealized profit or loss?
Unrealized PnL is the gain or loss on an open position or assets the bot still holds, measured against their cost or entry value. It changes with the market until the position is closed.
What is Total Profit?
For common grid displays, Total Profit combines Grid Profit with unrealized profit or loss. Product-specific fees, interest or funding may also affect the result shown.
Why is Grid Profit positive but Total Profit negative?
The bot may have earned from completed grid trades while its open holdings or position have a larger unrealized loss. The negative unrealized amount can outweigh Grid Profit.
Does a positive APR mean I have that amount available?
No. APR annualizes a rate and is not the same as the current currency amount you earned or can release. Check the underlying profit fields and running time.
How do I judge whether the bot is working?
Compare the bot’s Total Profit, realized profit, unrealized PnL, fees, running time and fit with the current market. Do not judge performance from one green number.
