In LBank futures trading, position mode determines how you hold long and short positions for the same trading pair. Selecting the appropriate mode precisely aligns with your trading strategy, risk tolerance, and capital efficiency. The platform offers Hedge Mode and One-Way Mode to meet diverse scenario needs.

One-Way Mode

For the same futures trading pair, only a single direction position (long or short) can be held. Opening an opposite-direction position will automatically offset and merge into a net position.

  1. Advantages: Simple operation, concentrated capital, avoids accidental reverse positions.

  2. Suitable for: Trend-following traders in clear unidirectional markets.

Hedge Mode

Allows simultaneous long and short positions in the same futures trading pair. Margin, leverage, and position sizes for both directions are completely independent, providing natural risk hedging.

  1. Advantages: Flexible hedging, profit locking, reduced unilateral liquidation risk.

  2. Suitable for: Swing trading, arbitrage, or range-bound market strategies.

When to Consider Switching Position Mode?

Scenario

Recommended Mode

Reason

Switching Timing

Clear trend judgment, betting on one side only

One-Way Mode

Prevents accidental reverse positions; concentrates capital and simplifies operation

Before strong breakout signals emerge, when no positions ar

Market ranging; want to lock profits or hedge risk

Hedge Mode

nables simultaneous long/short holdings to reduce unilateral liquidation risk

When price enters consolidation or volatility rises; deploy in advance

Arbitrage strategies (cross-platform/cross-futures)

Hedge Mode

Requires independent margin/PNL calculations for precise spread capture

Before identifying spread opportunities; ensure sufficient funds and leverage

Beginners or limited capital

One-Way Mode

Reduces complexity; focus on learning single-direction management

Before first trade; avoid mid-session adjustments

How-to Steps

Web

Access Futures Trading

  1. Log in to LBank Official Website, click「Futures > Futures」in the navigation bar to enter the default (BTC<>USDT) futures trading page;

  2. Alternatively, search for the target trading pair to access its page.

Adjust Position Settings

  1. As shown , click the「Settings」icon in the top-right corner.

  1. From the menu, select「Position Mode」;

  1. Choose「Hedge Mode」or「One-Way Mode」based on your strategy, then tap「Confirm」.

App

Enter Futures Trading

  1. Log in to the LBank App, tap「Futures」;

  2. As shown, tap「⋯」in the top-right corner of the trading page, then select「Settings」.

Set Position Mode

  1. In「Position Mode」, check「One-Way Mode」or「Hedge Mode」according to your strategy.

Important Notes

  1. Switching prohibited when positions or pending orders exist (close/cancel first).

  2. Position mode applies uniformly to all futures trading pairs; cannot be set individually.

  3. Irreversible risk: Historical position states cannot be restored after switching (switching from Hedge to One-Way forcibly merges positions).

  4. Capital impact: Hedge Mode consumes double margin; reserve sufficient available balance.

  5. Recommended workflow: Finalize strategy → No open positions → Set mode → Start trading; avoid mid-session switches that may trigger forced liquidation or missed opportunities.

Properly configuring position mode is a key step in efficiently managing futures risk and capital utilization. Whether you prefer the simplicity of One-Way operations or the flexibility of Hedge Mode hedging, LBank provides stable support to help you navigate market volatility with confidence.