Preparing to open a position |
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How to select the correct trading pair and place an order? How to enable Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL)? How to set up trailing stop? PC/Desktop | Ap How to place post-only orders? |
How to change time-in-force? How to switch between cross and isolated margin mode? How to change leverage? How to use Bybit's Calculator? |
Managing an open position |
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How to check the details of your current open position? How to check the details and cancel your active and conditional orders? |
How to check ADL ranking? How to close your position? |
Using the trading chart |
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How to change the time frame on trading chart? How to add/remove trading chart indicators? |
How to show/hide the drawing tools toolbar? How to use Mark Price line inside the trading chart? |
How to retrieve order data? |
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How to check order status and order ID? How to check your Closed P&L? |
How to check historical data for insurance fund and funding rate? How to check Inverse Contract Introduction? |
How to select the correct trading pair and place an order?
Place an order on PC/ Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's inverse perpetual contract trading page. The default trading pair shown will always be BTCUSD
Step 2: To change to your preferred trading pair, please click on "Trade" button located on the top left part of the trading platform page.
Inside Bybit's order placement zone, there are 3 types of order to choose from, namely limit order, market order and conditional order. You can choose from these according to your trading needs.
Based on different order types, different options to adjust leverage, order price, contract quantity, etc will be made available. You can also set additional functions such as post only, reduce only and close on trigger.
Step 3: Once you are in the correct trading pair, to place an order, please refer to the Recording below.
You have successfully placed an order on Bybit!
How to select correct trading pair and place an order on App
Download the official Bybit App from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This wil be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Inside the order placement zone, take note of the following before clicking on 'Buy Long' or 'Sell Short'
Based on different order types, different options to adjust leverage, order price, contract quantity, etc will be made available. You can also set additional functions such as post only, reduce only and close on trigger.
Step 5: After clicking on 'Buy Long' or 'Sell Short', an order confirmation window will appear. Check your order details and click on 'Confirm'.
You have successfully placed an order on Bybit!
How enable Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL)?
Enable Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Enable TP/SL when placing an order (No existing open position)
Note: You can either manually key in a trigger price or use the percentage bar as a quick estimate to determine a trigger price to trigger TP/SL orders in order to achieve a certain P&L percentage (excluding trading fees).
Note: You can also select between 'Last', 'Index' or 'Mark' reference prices to trigger your TP/SL. For more information regarding the differences, please click here
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the order placement zone on the right side of the trading page.
Step 3: Use this guide to understand how to place an order on Bybit. To set TP/SL for your order, please follow the recording below:
Enable TP / SL when holding an existing open position
Note: You can either manually key in a trigger price or use the percentage bar as a quick estimate to determine a trigger price to trigger TP/SL orders in order to achieve a certain P&L percentage (excluding trading fees).
Note: You can also select between 'Last', 'Index' or 'Mark' reference prices to trigger your TP/SL. For more information regarding the differences, please click here
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the 'Positions' tab
Step 3: Locate the TP/SL(TS) column within the Positions tab. To set TP/SL inside position tab, please check the recording below:
You have successfully placed a TP/SL on Bybit.
Enable Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) on App
Enable TP/SL when placing an order (No existing open position)
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure the top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This wil be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Use this guide to understand how to place an order on Bybit. After placing the order details, select 'buy/long' 'sell/short' then the option to key in the TP/SL will appear.
Step 5: Click on the 'TP/SL' then you will be able to input the trigger price and the selection of reference price to trigger.
Note: You can either manually key in a trigger price or use the percentage bar as a quick estimate to determine a trigger price to trigger TP/SL orders in order to achieve certain P&L percentage (excluding trading fees).
You can also select between 'Last', 'Index', or 'Mark' reference prices to trigger your TP/SL. For more information regarding the differences, please click here
Step 6: Proceed to successfully place the order. The TP/SL will appear once your order is successfully executed and held as an open position.
Enable TP / SL when holding an existing open position
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate and click on your open position in the position tab below the order zone.
Step 5: After clicking on the open position, the option to set the TP/SL will appear.
Step 6: Tick on the 'TP/SL' then you will be able to input the trigger price and the selection of reference price to trigger.
Note: You can either manually key in a trigger price or use the percentage bar as a quick estimate to determine a trigger price to trigger TP/SL orders in order to achieve certain P&L percentage (excluding trading fees).
You can also select between 'Last', 'Index' or 'Mark' reference prices to trigger your Tp/SL. For more information regarding the differences, please click here
Step 7: Proceed to successfully set the TP/SL. It will appear once you click on confirm button and the 'Operation success' message will appear.
You have successfully placed a TP/SL on Bybit.
How to set up Trailing Stop?
Trailing stop PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the position tab below the price chart.
Step 3: Locate the TP/SL(TS) column within the Positions tab. To set Trailing Stop please refer to the recording below:
Note: If there is no Activation price set, the trailing stop will be in effect immediately according to the current last traded price.
Trailing stop on App
To enable Trailing stop function
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the position tab below the order zone. Click on the position.
Step 5: To set or adjust a trailing stop, click on '>' button.
Step 6: Tick on the Trailing Stop then key in your trigger price and the desired trailing distance.
Note: If there is no trigger price set, the trailing stop will be in effect immediately according to the current last traded price.
How to set up Post-only?
Post-only on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
To enable Post-Only function for your order:
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the order zone on the right side of the trading page.
Step 3: Use this guide to understand how to place an order on Bybit. To set Post only for your limit/ conditional limit order please refer to the recording below:
Note: The system will auto cancel the order if it checks and determines that the order will be executed immediately
Post-only on App
To enable Post-Only function for your order:
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure the top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the order zone and input the details needed for your order.
Use this guide to understand how to place an order on Bybit.
Before clicking on the Buy/Long or Sell/Short, tick on the Post only option on the lower-left corner of the order zone as shown in the image below.
Step 5: After ticking the post only on the order zone and all the other order details are filled, you can then click on Buy/Long or Sell/Short, then confirm your order.
Note: The system will auto cancel the order if it checks and determines that the order will be executed immediately
How to change Time-in-force?
Time-in-force on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
By default, GoodTillCancelled is selected as Time in force.
To change the Time in Force set for your order:
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the order zone on the right side of the trading page.
Step 3: Click on the dropdown arrow icon on the lower-left corner of the Limit/Conditional limit order. Refer to the recording below on how to change Time-in-force set for your order.
You have successfully set up a time-in-force order strategy on Bybit!
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Time-in-force on App
By default, GoodTillCancelled is selected as Time in force.
To change the Time in Force set for your order:
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the order zone and input the details needed for your order.
Step 5: You can choose the Time-in-force set for your order on the lower part of the order zone as shown on the image below.
Step 6: Proceed to successfully place the order. The system will execute the order based on the selected time-in-force order strategy.
You have successfully set up a time-in-force order strategy on Bybit!
How to change the leverage?
Change leverage on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the order zone
Step 3: Please refer to the recording below on how to change the Leverage of your order/position.
Note: The higher the leverage you use the lower the initial margin you need and the lower the leverage you use the higher the initial margin you will need.
Change leverage on App
To change the leverage of your position
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This wil be the order placement zone.
Step 4: On the top left corner of the order book, you will be able to see the current leverage you are using, on the image sample below it is 'Isolated 5x'. Click on that button.
Step 5: Choose your preferred leverage by sliding the button on the line option or you can simply input your preferred leverage manually.
Note: The higher the leverage you use the lower the initial margin you need and the lower the leverage you use the higher the initial margin you will need.
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How to use Bybit calculator?
Bybit calculator on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Bybit Calculator allows traders to use account/position information (position margin, leverage, average entry/exit price and contract quantity) to calculate Profit/Loss, Target price, and Liquidation Price. This allows traders to better understand their trading goals and also manage their position better.
Note: trading fees and funding fees are not included in the calculations
To use the Bybit Calculator
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the order zone on the right side of the trading page.
Step 3: Locate Bybit Calculator on the top right of the Order Zone. Refer to the recording below on how to use Bybit Calculator.
Bybit Calculator on App
Bybit Calculator allows traders to use account/position information (position margin, leverage, average entry/exit price, and contract quantity) to calculate Profit/Loss, Target price, and Liquidation Price. This allows traders to better understand their trading goals and also manage their position better.
To use the Bybit Calculator
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: On the top right corner of the App, you will be able to see a calculator icon. Click on that icon.
Step 5:
A. You can calculate the Profit&Loss by entering the leverage, contract quantity, entry price and close/exit price.
Note: trading fees and funding fees are not included in the calculations
B. You can calculate the Target Price by entering the leverage, contract quantity, entry price and ROI %.
C. You can calculate the Liquidation Price according to what type of margin do you prefer. Isolated Margin and Cross Margin calculation is available on our calculator.
Isolated Margin
To calculate the liquidation price under Isolated margin, you will need to enter the leverage, contract quantity, and entry price.
Cross Margin
To calculate the liquidation price under Cross margin, you will need to enter the Available balance, contract quantity, and entry price.
How to switch between Cross Margin and Isolated Margin?
Switch between Cross Margin and Isolated Margin on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
By default, the Cross margin is selected as margin mode.
Cross Margin is the word 'cross' you can see on the order zone.
Isolated margin is the numbers 1x - 100x on the right side of the word cross.
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the order zone on the right side of the trading page.
Step 3: Refer to the recording below on how to switch from Cross Margin to Isolated Margin and vice versa.
You have successfully changed your margin mode from isolated to cross.
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Switch between Cross Margin and Isolated Margin on App
By default, Cross margin is selected as margin mode.
To change from cross margin to isolated margin
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: On the top right corner of the order book, you will be able to see the word Cross Margin. Click on that button.
Step 5: Choose 'Isolated' and select your choice of leverage then press 'Save'.
You have successfully changed your margin mode from cross to isolated.
To change from isolated margin to cross margin
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure the top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: On the top right corner of the order book, you will be able to see the word Isolated 13x, where the number 13 can vary depending on your current leverage, Click on that button.
Step 5: Choose 'Cross' then press 'Save'.
You have successfully changed your margin mode from isolated to cross
How to check details of your current position?
Check details of your current position on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
When holding an open position, the details will be displayed inside the 'Position's tab'.
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the 'Positions' tab on the bottom part of the trading page.
Step 3: Inside your 'Positions' tab, you will be able to find the order details and the respective position closing functions.
Check details of your current position on App
When holding an open position, the details will be displayed inside the 'Position's tab'.
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure the top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the 'Positions' tab beneath the order zone.
Step 5: Click on your position and you will be able to find the order details and the respective position closing functions.
How to check and cancel active and conditional orders?
Check and cancel active and conditional orders on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
- Limit orders pending to execute and conditional orders pending for trigger will be recorded inside the 'Active' and 'Conditional' tabs within the Position tab
- Traders have the option to cancel such orders before they are executed or triggered respectively.
- Traders are limited to placing 500 active orders and 10 conditional orders simultaneously
- You can cancel orders inside Active/Conditional Tab or inside the Price Chart
Note: To enable the "Cancel All" confirmation page, you can go to the Account and Security then proceed to the Settings tab and check off the Activate 'Cancel All' confirmation page.
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2.1 (Cancel inside Active/Conditional Tab): Locate the 'Positions' tab on the bottom part of the trading page.
Step 2.2 (Cancel Inside Price chart): Locate the 'Price Chart'. Toggle on the order price/trigger price you set for your limit or conditional limit order. Click on the 'X' button that is associated with the order you would like to cancel.
Step 3: Refer to the recording below on how to cancel active and conditional orders:
You have successfully canceled your active and/or conditional orders on Bybit!
Check and cancel active and conditional orders on App
On Bybit App, limit orders pending to execute and conditional orders pending for trigger will be recorded inside the 'Active' tab within the Position tab
- Traders have the option to cancel such orders before they are executed or triggered respectively.
- Traders are limited to placing 200 active orders and 10 conditional orders simultaneously
To cancel orders:
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This wil be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the 'Positions' tab beneath the order zone and click on the 'Orders' tab.
Step 5: You will be able to see all your pending/untrigerred orders. Look for the "Cancel" button associated to each of the orders. You can also cancel all orders at the same time by clicking the "Cancel All".
Step 6: The cancellation of order is confirmed when the following message appears on your App.
How to check ADL Ranking?
Check ADL Ranking on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
To check you ADL Ranking
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the position tab.
Step 3: Check the top right corner of your position tab and you will be able to see the word 'ADL Ranking' and the 5 diagonal lines .
The lights on your postion tab indicate your ADL Ranking. When all 5 lights are lit, it means your position is in the top percentile of ADL queue. Each light represents a 20% increment to the next percentile.
How to check ADL Ranking on App
To check you ADL Ranking
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This wil be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the 'Positions' tab beneath the order zone. Click on your open position and you will be able to see your position details including your ADL Ranking.
Step 5: Check the top right corner of your open position details and you will be able to see the 5 slightly-tilted oval bars that represent your ADL Ranking.
The lights on your position tab indicate your ADL Ranking. When all 5 lights are lit, it means your position is in the top percentile of ADL queue. Each light represents a 20% increment to the next percentile.
How to close a position?
Close a position on PC/ Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
You may close your current position via 2 methods.
Close your current position by clicking on the Close By "Limit" or ”Market" icons and follow through on the request or click on the X icon inside the price chart.
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the position tab
Step 3: Refer to the recording below on how to close your position using the Close By function.
Place a new order in the opposite direction of your current position (eg. current position 1 BTCUSD Short, to close the position, place an order for 1 BTCUSD Long)
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Locate the order placement zone on the right side of the trading page.
Step 3: Use this guide to understand how to place an order on Bybit. After placing the order that is opposing the direction of your position, the position will be closed once the order has gone through/executed.
Tip:
When your existing position is a long position, order direction = Sell
When your existing position is a short position, order direction = Buy
Close position on App
You may close your current position via 2 methods.
Close your current position by clicking on the Close By "Limit" or ”Market" icons and follow through on the request.
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure the top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the 'Positions' tab beneath the order zone. Click on the your position and you will be able to see your position details and the 'Close By' function.
Step 5: Click on the 'Close By' button
Step 6 (Market): Input the number of contracts you would like to close. You can choose 10%, 25%, 50% 75%, 100% or you can specify it depending on your preference.
Step 6 (Limit): Input your preferred close price and the number of contracts you would like to close. You can choose 10%, 25%, 50% 75%, 100% or you can specify it depending on your preference.
Close your position by placing a new order in the opposite direction of your current position (eg. current position 1 BTCUSD Short, to close the position, place an order for 1 BTCUSD Long)
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure the top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This wil be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate the order placement zone and place an order that is on the opposite direction of your open position.
On the example shown on the image below, since the open position is in a Buy/long direction, the closing order should be a sell/short direction.
Step 5: Use this guide to understand how to place an order on Bybit. After placing the order that is opposing the direction of your position, the position will be closed once the order has gone through/executed.
Note:
When your existing position is a long position, order direction = Sell
When your existing position is a short position, order direction = Buy
How to change the time frame on trading chart?
Change chart timeframe on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Timeframe on Bybit trading chart ranges from 1 minute to 1 month. Traders can adjust the timeframe according to their trading strategies.
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: The timeframe can be adjusted on the top left corner of the trading chart. Please refer to the recording below on how to change your Price chart Timeframe.
Change chart timeframe on App
Timeframe on Bybit trading chart ranges from 1 minute to 1 month. Traders can adjust the timeframe according to their trading strategies.
Please be aware that settings made on your trading chart on PC/Desktop are not in sync with your Bybit App and vice versa.
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Then, select which inverse perpetual coin chart timeframe you would like to modify. (BTCUSD, ETHUSD, EOSUSD or XRPUSD)
Step 2: Adjust your timeframe accordingly using the timeframe toolbar. Select 'More' to view more options to adjust your timeframe.
To ensure that you are changing the timeframe of the correct chart, check the top left corner of the App, and make sure it is showing your chosen Coin type.
How to add/remove trading chart indicators?
Add/remove indicators on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
There are many different indicators supported on Bybit trading chart. Traders may fully utilize these indicators to their advantage to maximize their trading potential on Bybit.
To add an indicator on the trading chart
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page and Click on the '∿+ Indicator' button inside the Price Chart.
Step 2: Refer to the recording below on how to add Indicators inside the Price chart.
To remove an indicator from the trading chart please refer to the recording below
Add/remove indicators on App
There are many different indicators supported on Bybit trading chart. Traders may fully utilize these indicators to their advantage to maximize their trading potential on Bybit. To fully access all indicators, please use the PC/Desktop version
Please be aware that indicators made on your trading chart on PC/Desktop are not in sync with your Bybit App and vice versa.
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Then, select which inverse perpetual coin chart you would like to modify. (BTCUSD, ETHUSD, EOSUSD or XRPUSD)
Step 2: Please click on the 'Indic' tab on the top right part of the chart. After doing so, you will be able to see the list of indicators available on the App. Once an indicator is selected, the abbreviation text color will turn orange.
Step 3: To modify/set the indicator, long press on your chosen indicator or click on the 'Indicator Settings'.
To remove an indicator from the trading chart
Step 1: Please click on the 'Indic' tab on the top right part of the chart. After doing so, you will be able to see the list of indicators available on the App. Unselect the indicators and the abbreviation text color will change from orange to grey.
How to show/hide the drawing tools toolbar?
Show/hide drawing toollbars on Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
There are many different drawing tools supported on Bybit trading chart. Traders may fully utilize these tools to their advantage to maximize their trading potential on Bybit.
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page. Inside your chart, please navigate your cursor to the bottom left corner and click on the blue box with ">" icon.
Step 2: Please refer to the recording below on how show/hide your Drawing tools.
To remove drawing tool on the trading chart please refer to the recording below:
Tip: If you would like to undo the deleting of your drawings, please press 'Ctrl + Z' on your keyboard.
Show/hide drawing toollbars on App
There are many different drawing tools supported on Bybit App trading chart. Traders may fully utilise these tools to their advantage to maximise their trading potential on Bybit. To fully access all Drawing tools, please use the PC/Desktop version
Please be aware that indicators made on your trading chart on PC/Desktop are not in sync with your Bybit App and vice versa.
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Then, select which inverse perpetual coin chart you would like to modify. (BTCUSD, ETHUSD, EOSUSD or XRPUSD)
Step 2: Please click on the 'Adv' on the top right part of the chart. You will be able to see two options, choose Drawing tools.
Step 3: The list will pop out for you to choose what drawing tool you would like to add on the chart.
Step 4: After choosing on the list, your drawing tools will be enabled and you can draw on your chart.
To remove drawing tool on the trading chart
Step 1: Select the drawing on your chart and press on the delete button
How to configure the Mark Price line inside the trading chart?
Configuring Mark price line on PC/Desktop
Mainnet trading page URL: https://www.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Testnet trading page URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/trade/inverse/BTCUSD
Mark price is a reference price used to trigger liquidation on Bybit. Traders can readily view the historical price movement inside the trading chart.
Step 1: Click on the link above to enter Bybit's Inverse perpetual contract trading page.
Step 2: Within the chart, on the top left corner, look for the .MBTC, Bybit abbreviation.
Step 3: There are 4 corresponding icons that can be configured to optimize usage
A.) Show/Hide/Eye icon = To display or hide the Mark Price line on the chart.
B.) Settings/Gear icon = Configuring the settings for the Mark Price line.
Note: Inside the Mark Price settings, the most important setting to configure will be the 'Source' element. When traders are holding a 'Buy Long' position, it should be changed to display the 'Low' settings. On the other hand, when traders are holding a 'Sell Short' position, it should be changed to display the
'High' settings. Doing so will enable traders to clearly view the lowest and highest point of Mark Price movement at a given time frame setting.
C.) Delete/X icon = To temporarily delete the Mark Price line from the chart. To restore the Mark Price line on the chart, simply have to refresh your browser
D: Ellipsis/3 dots (More) icon = To view the full and other list configuration you can do to the Mark Price line from the chart.
Configuring Mark price line on App
Mark price is a reference price used to trigger liquidation on Bybit. Traders can readily view the historical price movement inside the trading chart.
As of the moment, mark price cannot be configured on the App platform.
To have the Mark Price shown on the chart from the Bybit App
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Then, select which inverse perpetual coin chart you would like to modify. (BTCUSD, ETHUSD, EOSUSD or XRPUSD)
Step 2: On the top right corner of the chart, press 'Adv', a drop down will pop, then choose 'Advanced Settings'.
Step 3: After clicking Advanced settings, you will be able to see Chart Settings then click on the 'Show Mark Price'
The Mark Price will be shown on your chart once this is enabled. The Mark Price is the Purple colored number as shown on the image below.
How to check Order status and Order ID?
Checking order status and order ID on PC/Desktop
Mainnet order history URL: https://www.bybit.com/app/wallet/entrust-history
Testnet order history URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/app/wallet/entrust-history
To check order status and order ID Click on the link above to enter your account's Order History page. Perform a login if prompted.
Alternatively, you can manually navigate to the 'Order History' page by following the 2 steps illustrated in the images below
Step 1: Top right corner of any Bybit webpage, click on your username
Step 2: Inside the dropdown menu, click on 'My Assets'.
Step 3: Click on 'Order History' tab and ensure that you are viewing the 'Inverse Contract'. Select the type of contracts you would like to view.
Step 4: Locate the 'Status' and 'Order#' column for order status and order ID respectively
Note: The order time shown inside your order history is based on your PC or smartphone device's time.
Checking order status and order ID on App
Order# ID is 8 digit alphanumeric which can be obtained from your Order History.
To check order status and order ID
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate and press the 'All orders' button on the right corner of the Position tab.
Step 5: Then choose 'All orders' tab.
Step 6: Click on the arrow down button and make sure you are viewing the 'Order History'
Step 7: After that, you will be able see your OrderID/Order# and order status.
How to check your closed P&L?
Closed P&L on PC/Desktop
Mainnet Closed P&L URL: https://www.bybit.com/app/wallet/entrust-history
Testnet Closed P&L URL: https://testnet.bybit.com/app/wallet/entrust-history
Closed P&L records your closed position's profit and loss after fees.
Click on the link above to enter your account's Closed P&L page. Perform a login if prompted.
Alternatively, you can manually navigate to the 'Closed P&L' page by following the 3 steps illustrated in the images below.
Step 1: Top right corner of any Bybit webpage, click on your username
Step 2: Inside the dropdown menu, click on 'My Assets'
Step 3: Click on 'Closed P&L' tab and ensure that you are viewing 'Inverse perpetual'. Select the type of contracts you would like to view.
Step 4: Review your closed P&L details as shown below
Note: When your position is partially close, the system will proportionately calculate your trading and funding fees based on the quantity that was partially close and record it inside the Closed P&L.
Closed P&L on App
To check your Closed P&L Archives
Step 1: Launch the Bybit App. Under Markets, select your preferred trading pair.
Step 2: Inside the price chart page, ensure that the top left corner is showing the correct abbreviation for your selected trading pair. For example, if you would like to trade BTC inverse perpetual, it should be showing 'BTCUSD'
Step 3: Select the middle circular left-right arrow icon. Ensure the top left corner is still showing 'BTCUSD'. This will be the order placement zone.
Step 4: Locate and press the 'All orders' button on the right corner of the Position tab.
Step 5: Click on the Realized P&L Tab
Step 6: After that, you will be able to see your Closed P&L archive.
How to check historical data of insurance fund and funding rate?
Insurance fund and funding rate historical data on PC/Desktop
Mainnet Inverse Historical data: https://www.bybit.com/app/contracts
Testnet Inverse Historical data: https://testnet.bybit.com/app/contracts
Click on the link above to enter the historical data records for both insurance fund and funding rates.
Alternatively, you can manually navigate to this page by following the steps illustrated in the images below
Step 1: Top right corner of the Inverse contract trading page, click on 'Reference'
Step 2: Inside the dropdown menu, click on 'Inverse Basic Data'
Step 3: Click on either 'Insurance History' or 'Funding History' to view the respective data
Note: The timestamps shown inside these set of data is based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Insurance fund and funding rate historical data on App
Currently, the historical data for insurance fund and funding rate can only be viewed using PC/Desktop. Please refer to the guide on how to check both data using PC/Desktop
How to check Inverse Contract Introduction?
Inverse Contract Introduction on PC/Desktop
Mainnet Inverse Contract details: https://www.bybit.com/contract-rules/
Testnet Inverse Contract details: https://testnet.bybit.com/contract-rules/
Click on the link above to enter the contract details regarding trading Inverser perpetual contracts.
Alternatively, you can manually navigate to this page by following the steps illustrated in the images below
Step 1: Top right corner of the Inverse contract trading page, click on 'Reference'
Step 2: Inside the dropdown menu, click on 'Inverse Contract'
Step 3: You will be redirected to a page showing Margin Trading Overview.
Inverse Contract Introduction on App
Currently the Inverse Contract Details can only be viewed using PC/Desktop. Please refer to the guide on how to view the contract details using PC/Desktop