Balance refers to the total amount of money in your trading account, excluding any profits or losses from open positions. It reflects the confirmed funds in your account after all closed trades and completed transactions.
Balance shows your account value based only on completed actions, not open trades.
What Does Balance Represent?
Your balance updates only when one of the following occurs:
A trade is closed
A deposit or withdrawal is made
A bonus, fee, or commission is applied
Balance does not include any floating (unrealized) profit or loss from open positions.
Balance Example
Let’s say your account starts with a balance of $1,000.
You open a trade that shows a floating profit of $150
→ Your balance remains $1,000 while the trade is openOnce you close the trade and lock in the profit
→ Your balance updates to $1,150
Balance changes only after trades are closed and profits or losses are realised.
Balance vs. Equity
Term | Definition |
Balance | The confirmed amount in your account after all closed transactions |
Equity | The real-time account value including floating profit or loss from open trades |
Balance remains static while trades are open, whereas equity fluctuates with market prices.
Where Can I Find My Balance?
You can view your current balance directly in your MT4 or MT5 trading terminal, typically under the Trade tab. It appears alongside other important account metrics such as:
Equity
Margin
Free Margin
Margin Level (%)
MT4 and MT5 display balance together with other key account values for easy reference.
Why Is Balance Important?
Balance is a key reference point for:
Calculating realised profits and losses
Reviewing your trading performance history
Determining available funds for withdrawals
Planning future trades based on confirmed capital
It provides a clear snapshot of your account value after completed actions, without the influence of open positions.
If you’d like help understanding how balance interacts with equity, margin, or free margin, our team is happy to assist. Reach out via live chat or email at [email protected] — we’re here to support your trading journey.