format_position_for_display
Documentation for eth_defi.gmx.utils.format_position_for_display function.
- format_position_for_display(position)
Transform raw position data into human-readable format for analysis and display.
This function serves as a crucial bridge between the complex internal data structures used by the GMX protocol and the simplified, meaningful information that traders need for decision-making. It extracts the essential metrics from technical position data and presents them in an intuitive format.
Data Transformation Philosophy:
Raw position data from blockchain protocols contains extensive technical information including contract addresses, encoded values, and implementation details that are necessary for system operation but overwhelming for human analysis. This function implements intelligent filtering and formatting to present only the information needed for trading decisions.
Essential Trading Metrics:
The formatted output focuses on the core metrics that professional traders use for position analysis: market identification, position direction, size measurements, leverage calculations, entry and current pricing, and profit/loss performance. These metrics enable quick assessment of position health and strategic planning.
Integration with Analysis Workflows:
The standardized output format integrates seamlessly with portfolio analysis tools, risk management systems, and reporting dashboards. By providing consistent data formatting, it enables reliable automation of position monitoring and strategic decision-making processes.
- Parameters
position (dict[str, Any]) – Raw position data dictionary containing all technical position information as returned from GMX protocol queries, including internal identifiers, encoded values, and comprehensive position state
- Returns
Formatted dictionary containing human-readable position information with standardized keys and simplified values optimized for analysis and display in trading interfaces
- Return type