See your cost basis, average price, and unrealized P&L across assets
What do these stats mean?
Metric****What it tells youAverage PriceYour true entry — what you paid for each asset, weighted by balanceCost BasisYour total stake (average price × current balance)Unrealized P&LYour potential gain/loss if you sold nowUnrealized P&L %How far up or down your position is, in percentage terms
BTC showing +35.04% Unrealized P&L — a high-conviction trade playing out
Five ways traders are using these stats
Take profits with precision Got a rule to trim at +20%? Your Unrealized P&L % tells you exactly when you’ve hit it.
Dogecoin at +67%? Might be time to lock it in.
Reassess underperformers ETH at -4.6%? This might be the nudge to reevaluate — or double down.
Improve entries over time See a small loss in a long-term position you still believe in? Add more and lower your average price.
Adjust risk before it’s too late A slipping P&L can help you catch trend reversals before they get worse.
Track your strategy – no spreadsheet required Use average price vs. current price to review the quality of your entries. Log it, learn, and adapt.
Where to find it
You’ll see these stats live in three places on Kraken Pro Web:
The Balances tab (add this to your Trade page layout)
📱 On mobile, just head to the Portfolio tab and tap any asset to see its performance.
Pro tips for power users
Track trends — Use Unrealized P&L % to find your strongest plays
Improve timing — Spot winners early or flag risks before they turn into losses
Simplify journaling — Use these stats as the base for your trade journal and execution reviews
A quick reminder
⚠ These metrics are for portfolio tracking purposes only — not tax reporting. Your region may have its own rules for calculating cost basis and capital gains.
Ready to see how your portfolio is really performing?
Open Kraken Pro on web or mobile
Head to the Portfolio tab or Trade page → Balances
View your Unrealized P&L, Cost Basis, and Average Price for every asset — and use it to guide your next move!
Whether you’re capturing short-term volatility or building for the long haul, these metrics bring powerful clarity to every trade 🤝
