How does PyG analysis work in your unified trading account

If you are an active cryptocurrency trader, you’ve probably wondered how to accurately measure your gains and losses. The Profit and Loss (P&L) analysis is exactly the tool you need to understand your portfolio’s true performance. In the unified trading account, this analysis allows you to clearly and detailedly visualize how your positions are evolving over different periods, from today’s performance to accumulated results over weeks or months.

The system automatically calculates your gains and losses by subtracting the initial capital from the current capital, also considering net asset movements. This way, you get a real view of your trading performance without deposits and withdrawals distorting the results.

Understanding P&L Metrics and Their Calculation

There are several types of P&L metrics you should know to interpret your performance correctly. Each offers a different perspective on your results.

Today’s P&L: This metric calculates your gain or loss from 00:00 UTC of the current day. It is obtained by subtracting the initial capital at that hour from the total current capital, considering the net inflow and outflow of assets during that period. It’s useful for short-term performance monitoring.

7-Day P&L: Extends the analysis to a full week, comparing the current total capital with the capital on the first day of that period. Useful for identifying broader trends in your trading activity.

Accumulated P&L: Measures your gain or loss over any selected period. The formula compares the capital at the end of the period with the capital at the start, adjusted for net asset inflows and outflows. This is your absolute performance indicator.

Accumulated P&L (%): Converts the previous result into a percentage, allowing you to compare your performance with other investments or benchmarks. It is calculated by dividing the net gain by the initial capital plus deposits during the period.

Daily P&L: Breaks down your daily result, showing the specific gain or loss for each day between 00:00 UTC and 23:59 UTC. You can export this data for deeper analysis.

The net asset inflow is simply the difference between what you deposited and what you withdrew during a period. This adjustment is crucial to avoid confusing your actual gains with money you took out of your pocket.

Practical Example: Trader A’s P&L Simulation

To better understand how these calculations work in practice, let’s review a concrete example.

Imagine that at time T+0, the price index is 43,000 USDT for BTC and 2,400 USDT for ETH. Trader A owns 1 BTC and 1 ETH, totaling a capital of 45,400 USDT.

One day later, at T+1, BTC’s price rises to 45,000 USDT and ETH’s to 3,000 USDT. On the same day, Trader A performs several actions:

• Opens a BTCUSDT position with a realized loss of 10 USDT
• Has an unrealized loss of 200 USDT on other positions
• Withdraws 0.5 BTC (equivalent to 22,500 USDT) and 1 ETH (equivalent to 3,000 USDT)

In this scenario, the total capital at T+1 is 22,290 USDT (0.5 × 45,000 – 10 – 200).

Applying the P&L formulas:

• Net inflow: 0 USDT (no deposits)
• Net outflow: 25,500 USDT (the withdrawals mentioned)
• Today’s P&L: 22,290 – 45,400 + 25,500 = 2,390 USDT
• Accumulated P&L: The realized and unrealized losses sum to 13,980 USDT
• % of accumulated P&L: Approximately 127.09%

This high percentage reflects that, despite withdrawals, your relative performance has been very positive. The P&L analysis helps you distinguish between the money you truly gained and the money you simply withdrew from your account.

Accessing Your Performance Analysis

Checking your P&L analysis is very easy and can be done from any device.

On the mobile app: Go to the assets section of your unified trading account and tap on “Today’s P&L.” From there, you can explore different periods and see a detailed breakdown of your gains and losses.

On the web: Access your unified trading assets page and click on the tab dedicated to your account’s P&L analysis. Here, you will find all available metrics and the option to download a complete history of daily P&L for advanced analysis.

Regularly reviewing your P&L analysis is key to understanding whether your trading strategy is truly working, regardless of how much money you move in or out of your account.