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Unrealized Profits

Definition

Unrealized Profits represent the potential gain on an asset that has increased in value but has not yet been sold. These gains are theoretical until the asset is liquidated, at which point they become realized profits. In the context of digital assets, unrealized profits indicate the current paper gain an investor holds on their cryptocurrency holdings. Monitoring unrealized profits is important for assessing portfolio performance and for making decisions about when to take gains or manage potential downside risk.