# Manage Perp positions on Pocket Pro Bot

## View your Positions 

Once you’ve opened a trade, you can view your positions anytime with the /positions command. This will display a summary of your active perpetuals trades.

* Available to trade: Available balance you have left that can be used to open new positions.
* Margin used: The percentage of your account balance currently tied up in active positions.
* Position: The market you’re trading and whether you’re long or short, including your leverage size.
* Indication of Cross or Isolated: Indicates the margin mode you used for the position. 
* Entry: The price at which your position was opened.
* Mark: The current market price (used for calculating unrealized PnL).
* Size: The notional value of your position.
* P\&L: real-time profit and loss.

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## Setting Stop Loss and Take Profit&#x20;

Risk management is built directly into the bot.&#x20;

* From `/positions`, click "SL/TP" on the trade you want to manage.

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* Select which open position you would like to set a Stop Loss or Take Profit on.&#x20;
  * **Stop Loss:** Automatically closes your position if the market moves against you, helping limit potential losses.
  * **Take Profit:** Automatically locks in profits once the market reaches your target level.

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* Once you select either Stop Loss or Take Profit:&#x20;
  * Choose the percentage of your position you’d like to execute. You can choose from the preset % values or set your own custom value.&#x20;
  * Next, define your trigger condition.
    * A percentage change in profit/loss (e.g., -10% or +20%), or
    * A specific price level (e.g., $5).
* Click **“🟢  Execute”** to finalize and activate your Stop Loss or Take Profit order.

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## Close Positions&#x20;

* Click on the "Close Pos." button after you run the `/positions` command.
* Select which open position you would like to close.&#x20;
* Choose the percentage of the position you'd like to close. You can choose from the preset % values or set your own custom value.&#x20;
* Click **“🟢  Execute”** to confirm and close your position.&#x20;

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* When you close a position, Pocket Pro Bot automatically generates a summary card that highlights your trade performance. The card displays key details including:
  * Entry Price
  * Exit Price
  * Position Size
  * Profit and Loss (PnL)
* Share your card with friends or in group chats to showcase your results.

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## Advanced Settings&#x20;

For additional settings, click the 'Advanced' button after running the `/positions` command.

* **Image View**: Display your positions in a visual card format.
* **Text View:** Display your positions in a simple text format.
* **Notifications:** Customize which group chats should (or shouldn't) get alerts.&#x20;
* **Stealth Mode:** Toggle on to stop broadcasting all trades to followers and group chats.


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