# Understanding Stack Performance

Every Stack starts at **$1** when it’s created.\
The price shows how that Stack has performed since launch.

* If the Stack price is **above $1**, it’s up in value.
* If it’s **below $1**, it’s down in value.
* The percentage shown reflects the total change in value since inception.

Stack performance is based on the combined value of all assets and trades inside the Stack.\
It updates automatically as markets move and trades are made.

You can also toggle the price display by clicking your profile in the top right to view performance in **x terms** instead of dollars. For example, a **$5 Stack** is shown as **5×** in the x-view.

**Simple rule:**\
$1 is your starting point.\
Anything above means gains, anything below means losses.