Why is Volume required to Close a Position?

Created at 12 Aug 2020, 02:38
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Why is Volume required to Close a Position?
12 Aug 2020, 02:38

Why is Volume a required argument to close a position (ProtoOAClosePositionReq) ? This should be an optional argument and Position ID should be enough to close a position. Could you explain why is the API designed this way?

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chillx
17 Aug 2020, 15:46

Any updates on this one?

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PanagiotisCharalampous
17 Aug 2020, 16:44

Hi heychirag,

It is designed this way to allow partial closing of positions.

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chillx
17 Aug 2020, 17:12

RE:

PanagiotisCharalampous said:

Hi heychirag,

It is designed this way to allow partial closing of positions.

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Okay but even then it should be an optional argument. Not specifying Volume should Close the complete position. Also, passing a really big number should close the position entirely (technically any value bigger than the actual volume). But none of this seems to be working.

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PanagiotisCharalampous
17 Aug 2020, 17:17

Hi heychirag,

We do not see any problem with the current approach at the moment. If you think it would be useful, post a suggestion and if it gets enough votes the product team will consider it.

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