> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.squadswap.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.squadswap.com/platform/products/automated-liquidity-manager/automated-liquidity-manager-for-advanced-users/faq.md).

# FAQ

**Q: Why is my position showing as "Inactive"?**

**A:** A position is "Inactive" when the live market price has moved outside the `Bin Range` (V4) or `Tick Range` (V3) you configured. In bin/CLMM protocols, liquidity outside the active range does not earn fees. The automation bot tracks this and may rebalance if configured; otherwise, you are holding the less valuable asset of the pair.

**Q: What exactly is "Efficiency"?**

**A:** Efficiency is our ROI metric.

* **Formula**: `(Total Fees Earned / Position Limit) * 100`
* **Interpretation**: A high efficiency score means this strategy is highly productive relative to its position limit. It helps compare small, aggressive strategies against large, passive ones.

**Q: What are "Bins" and how do they differ from V3 Ticks?**

**A:** In V3, liquidity is placed in a continuous price range. In V4 (and Bin-based CLMMs), liquidity is placed into discrete "buckets" or Bins at specific price steps. This allows for more precise liquidity distribution and can reduce gas costs for updates.

**Q: Do I pay gas for "Force Push"?**

**A:** **No.** Force Push is purely a request to our indexing backend to re-query the blockchain. It involves no on-chain transaction from your wallet.

**Q: How do I deposit Gas for automation?**

**A:** Gas for automation must be deposited directly through the **Deposit Gas** portal on our website. **CRITICAL:** Do not send funds directly to the strategy address or bot wallets. Using our portal ensures the backend correctly tracks your balance and keeps your strategies running without interruption.

**Q: I paused my strategy, but my funds are still in the pool.**

**A:** Correct. **Pausing** only stops the *automation bot* from executing rebalances or auto-compounds. It does not withdraw your funds. To remove funds, use the **Withdraw** action (V4) or **Close Position** action (V3).

**Q: How is APR calculated?**

**A:** APR is an annualized fee return (V4 only). It uses the total fees earned, the average AUM over the period, and the configured position limit so that capped or open-only positions do not inflate the ratio.