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# Close a position

1. Click on the X to close a position. Closing a position will realize its profits or losses.

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2. Enter how much of your position you'd like to close.

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### Settlement

Once your order is submitted, your position's status will be "Closing" until the dark oracle picks up and prices your order (usually a few seconds).

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Once settled, a new item appears in your History panel indicating the profit or loss you made.

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