Position Mechanics

Understand how position size, leverage, margin, collateral, stop loss, liquidation, and changes inside a futures position actually work.

Futures funding fee changing realized P&L while the BTCUSDT position remains open, showing unrealized profit, funding paid, trading fees, and account impact.

September 7, 2026

Where Did My Futures Funding Fee Go? How It Changes P&L

Funding can change your account without changing your entry, size, or market P&L. Here’s how to trace each funding payment from the position to the final result.

Three profitable closed futures trades show +$260 in total, while fees, funding, and open losses lead to a negative account P&L of -$65.

September 7, 2026

Why Is My Futures P&L Negative When My Closed Trades Are Profitable?

Your closed trades can be green while your actual futures result is red. The difference is often hidden in fees, funding, open losses, partial closes, and what each P&L field actually measures.