Available vs locked balance

Understand why a balance may not be fully available for trading or transfer.

Published July 7, 2026

Available vs locked balance

Available balance is the portion that can be used for an action. Locked balance may reflect pending orders, obligations, compliance holds, or transfer restrictions.

Always check action-specific availability before assuming a token position can move.

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