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Balances, positions and settlement terms.

  • 0 to 100 PricingHow STX shows prices on a 0 to 100 scale, and what a price means for a YES or NO contract that settles at $1 or $0.
  • Account BalanceWhat your Account Balance includes: deposits, settled winnings and losses, fees and withdrawals.
  • Available BalanceYour Available Balance is the cash you can use for new orders: funds not tied up in open orders or positions.
  • In Order LiabilityIn Order Liability is the amount held for your open orders that have not matched yet, and when it is released.
  • OrdersHow orders work on STX: buy and sell orders, and what happens when another player's order matches yours.
  • Portfolio ValueYour Portfolio Value is what your holdings are worth at market prices: available balance, positions and orders.
  • Position RiskA Player’s Position Risk is the aggregate amount of risk they currently hold in Open Positions.
  • PositionsWhat an open position is, how it is created, and what it means for the outcome you are backing.
  • Potential FeeThe most you could pay in fees on an open position. Since June 22, 2026, a taker fee is charged when your order fills, not at settlement.Fees
  • SettlementsWhen and how a position settles on STX: closing wagers and market results.
  • Smart WalletHow the STX Smart Wallet frees up your Available Balance when an order would reduce your risk.