# Rebalance Position > Rebalance an out-of-range Uniswap V3/V4 LP position by closing the old position and opening a new one centered on the current price. Handles fee collection, removal, range calculation, and re-entry in a single workflow. Use when a position is out of range and needs adjustment. - Skill: `johnalbertini14-glitch/rebalance-position` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add johnalbertini14-glitch/rebalance-position` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/rebalance-position/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Productivity - Author: johnalbertini14-glitch (https://skillmd.com/u/johnalbertini14-glitch) - Updated: 2026-09-09 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/rebalance-position --- # Rebalance Position ## Overview When a V3/V4 LP position goes out of range, it stops earning fees. This skill handles the full rebalance workflow: collect accumulated fees, close the old position, calculate a new optimal range centered on the current price, and open a new position — all in a single operation. This is a high-value skill because out-of-range positions are effectively dead capital. The difference between a monitored position that gets rebalanced promptly and an unmonitored one can be 15-30% APY in lost fee revenue. ## When to Use Activate when the user says: - "Rebalance my position" - "My position is out of range" - "Adjust my LP range" - "Re-center my liquidity" - "Position #12345 is out of range, fix it" - "My ETH/USDC position stopped earning" - "Move my range to the current price" - "My LP isn't earning fees anymore" Also proactively suggest rebalancing when: - A `track-performance` or `portfolio-report` shows an out-of-range position - The user asks "why am I not earning fees?" ## Parameters | Parameter | Required | Default | How to Extract | | ------------ | -------- | ------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | positionId | No* | — | Position ID, or "my ETH/USDC position" (resolved by search) | | chain | No | ethereum | Chain where the position lives | | newRange | No | Auto-optimal | "narrow" (±5%), "medium" (±15%), "wide" (±50%) | *If no position ID: search with `get_positions_by_owner`, filter for out-of-range positions, and confirm with the user. ## Workflow ### Pre-Rebalance Analysis Before executing anything, gather data and present the situation to the user: ``` Step 1: IDENTIFY THE POSITION ├── If position ID given → fetch via get_position ├── If "my X/Y position" → search via get_positions_by_owner │ ├── Filter by token pair and out-of-range status │ ├── If multiple out-of-range → list all, ask which one │ └── If none out-of-range → "All your positions are in range!" └── Validate: confirm the position IS actually out of range Step 2: ANALYZE CURRENT SITUATION ├── Current pool state via get_pool_info │ ├── Current price │ ├── Pool TVL, volume, fee APY │ └── Tick distribution (where is liquidity concentrated?) ├── Position details │ ├── Current tick range (lower, upper) │ ├── How far out of range (above or below?) │ ├── Uncollected fees │ ├── Current token balances in position │ └── Time since going out of range (if estimable) └── Cost-benefit calculation ├── Estimated gas cost for full rebalance (remove + add = ~$30-60 on mainnet) ├── Estimated daily fee revenue if rebalanced (from pool APY + position size) ├── Break-even time: gas_cost / daily_revenue └── If break-even > 30 days → WARN that rebalancing may not be worth it ``` ### Present the Rebalance Plan Before executing, show the user exactly what will happen: ```text Rebalance Plan for Position #12345 Current Situation: Pool: WETH/USDC 0.05% (V3, Ethereum) Status: OUT OF RANGE ⚠ (price moved above your range) Current: $1,963 Your range: $1,500 - $1,800 (position is 9% above upper bound) Uncollected Fees: 0.01 WETH ($19.60) + 15.20 USDC ($15.20) Position Value: ~$3,940 Proposed New Range: Strategy: Medium (±15%) Lower: $1,668 (current - 15%) Upper: $2,258 (current + 15%) Expected time-in-range: ~80-85% Cost: Gas (remove + add): ~$35 Break-even: ~2 days at current fee APY Steps: 1. Collect uncollected fees ($34.80) 2. Remove all liquidity from position #12345 3. Add liquidity at new range ($1,668 - $2,258) 4. New position created with new NFT ID Proceed? (yes/no) ``` ### Execution (after user confirms) ``` Step 3: DELEGATE TO LIQUIDITY-MANAGER ├── The agent executes atomically: │ a. Collect fees from old position │ b. Remove 100% liquidity from old position │ c. Calculate new tick range based on: │ - Current pool price │ - Selected range strategy (narrow/medium/wide) │ - Pool tick spacing │ d. Approve tokens for new position (if needed) │ e. Add liquidity at new range │ f. Each step validated by safety-guardian └── Returns: old position closed, fees collected, new position ID, new range, tx hashes Step 4: PRESENT RESULT ├── Confirmation of old position closure ├── Fees collected (amounts + USD) ├── New position details (ID, range, amounts deposited) ├── Total gas cost for the operation ├── Net cost/benefit of the rebalance └── Next steps for monitoring ``` ## Range Strategy Guide When the user doesn't specify a range, use this decision framework: | Pair Type | Recommended Range | Width | Rationale | | --------------------- | ----------------- | ------ | --------------------------------------------------- | | Stable-stable | Narrow | ±0.5% | Price barely moves; maximize capital efficiency | | Stable-volatile | Medium | ±15% | Balance between earning and avoiding rebalance | | Volatile-volatile | Wide | ±30% | Reduce rebalance frequency; accept lower APY | | User says "aggressive"| Narrow | ±5% | Higher fees but frequent rebalancing needed | | User says "passive" | Wide | ±50% | Low maintenance, lower returns | | Small position (<$1K) | Wide | ±50% | Gas costs make frequent rebalancing uneconomical | ## When NOT to Rebalance Proactively advise against rebalancing in these situations: | Situation | Advice | | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Position size < 10x gas cost | "Gas would cost ${gas} but your position is only ${value}." | | Price is near range boundary (within 2%) | "Price is close to your range — wait to see if it re-enters."| | Position went out of range < 1 hour ago | "Give it time — price may return to your range." | | User has no strong view on direction | "Consider a wider range to reduce future rebalances." | | Break-even time > 14 days | "At current fee rates, rebalancing won't pay for itself for {days} days." | ## Output Format ### Successful Rebalance ```text Position Rebalanced Successfully Old Position: #12345 (CLOSED) Received: 0.52 WETH + 950 USDC ($1,970) Fees collected: 0.01 WETH + 15.20 USDC ($34.80) New Position: #67890 Pool: WETH/USDC 0.05% (V3, Ethereum) Deposited: 0.51 WETH + 965 USDC ($1,960) Range: $1,668 - $2,258 (medium, ±15%) Current: $1,963 — IN RANGE ✓ Cost: Gas: $32.50 (2 transactions) Net: Position rebalanced with $2.30 lost to gas Now earning ~15-21% APY in fees Txs: Remove: https://etherscan.io/tx/0x... Add: https://etherscan.io/tx/0x... Monitor: "How are my positions doing?" or "Track position #67890" ``` ### Position Already In Range ```text Position #12345 is IN RANGE ✓ Pool: WETH/USDC 0.05% (V3, Ethereum) Current: $1,963 Range: $1,700 - $2,300 Status: Actively earning fees No rebalance needed. Your position is healthy. Uncollected fees: $34.80 Want to collect them? (This doesn't affect your position.) ``` ## Important Notes - **Always confirm before executing.** Rebalancing involves closing and reopening a position — it's irreversible. - **Gas matters.** On Ethereum mainnet, a full rebalance costs $30-60 in gas. On L2s (Base, Arbitrum), it's < $1. Factor this into recommendations. - **IL is locked in.** When you close a position, any impermanent loss becomes realized. Mention this if the position has significant IL. - **New NFT ID.** The rebalanced position gets a new NFT token ID. The old one is burned. Make sure the user understands this. - **V2 positions cannot be rebalanced** — they have full range. If a user asks to rebalance a V2 position, explain that V2 positions cover the entire price range and don't go "out of range." - **Slippage on exit.** For large positions relative to pool TVL, exiting may cause slippage. Warn if position is > 5% of pool TVL. ## Error Handling | Error | User-Facing Message | Suggested Action | | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | Position not found | "Position #{id} not found." | Check ID and chain | | Position already in range | "Position is already in range — no rebalance needed." | Show position status instead | | V2 position | "V2 positions cover the full price range and can't go out of range." | Explain V2 vs V3 differences | | Wallet not configured | "No wallet configured for transactions." | Set WALLET_TYPE + PRIVATE_KEY | | Insufficient gas | "Not enough ETH for gas." | Fund wallet with ETH | | Safety check failed | "Safety blocked the rebalance: {reason}" | Review safety configuration | | Remove tx failed | "Failed to remove liquidity: {reason}" | Check position status and try again | | Add tx failed | "Removed old position but failed to add new one." | Tokens are in wallet; retry add manually| | liquidity-manager unavailable | "Liquidity agent is not available." | Check agent configuration |