How to change Bitfinex display currency? (Interface settings)

Accessing Bitfinex Account Settings

1. Log in to your Bitfinex account using verified credentials and two-factor authentication.

2. Locate the user profile icon positioned at the top-right corner of the trading interface.

3. Click the icon to open a dropdown menu containing navigation shortcuts and account management options.

4. Select Settings from the list to enter the centralized configuration panel.

Navigating Display Preferences

1. Within the Settings page, locate the Interface tab on the left-hand sidebar.

2. Scroll down to the section labeled Display Currency.

3. A dropdown menu presents available fiat and stablecoin options including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, USDT, and BTC.

4. Click the current selection to reveal all supported display units and choose the preferred one.

Applying and Confirming Changes

1. The system applies the new display currency instantly without requiring a page refresh.

2. All price charts, order books, balance summaries, and trade history values update in real time to reflect the selected unit.

3. Portfolio valuation metrics—including total equity, margin utilization, and unrealized PnL—recalculate automatically using the newly chosen reference currency.

4. No confirmation dialog appears; the change takes immediate effect across desktop web, mobile web, and API responses tied to the authenticated session.

Behavior Across Device Types

1. Desktop web interface retains the selected display currency across sessions until manually altered again.

2. Mobile web inherits the same setting as the desktop version through synchronized account preferences.

3. Third-party applications accessing Bitfinex via REST or WebSocket APIs do not inherit this setting—their displayed values depend entirely on how the client processes raw quote data.

4. Charting tools embedded within Bitfinex use the interface’s display currency for axis labels and tooltip values but preserve underlying base-asset denominations for technical calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does changing the display currency affect actual fund settlement?A: No. Display currency is purely visual. All deposits, withdrawals, margin positions, and fee calculations remain denominated in their native asset—USDT for leveraged trades, BTC for spot balances, etc.

Q: Can I set different display currencies for spot and derivatives sections?A: No. Bitfinex enforces a single global display currency across all trading interfaces, including margin, futures, and OTC modules.

Q: Why does my balance show zero after switching to BTC as display currency?A: This occurs when account equity falls below the minimum display threshold for BTC-denominated values. The system hides sub-satoshi precision amounts rather than showing scientific notation or rounding errors.

Q: Is the display currency setting shared across multiple Bitfinex accounts under the same KYC identity?A: No. Each Bitfinex account maintains independent interface settings, even if linked to identical verification documents or corporate entities.