Why was my currency position liquidated?

You may have opened non-base currency balances which limit the amount you can withdraw in a given currency. You may refer to the following link for instructions on how to convert these balances back to your base or other currencies: How can I convert currency?…

Any open position, including non-base currency, can be closed by IBKR when the account is in a real or projected margin deficit. A Liquidation is done automatically and the Liquidation algorithm decides what to close. Please remember that IBKR's Liquidation system is designed to close positions to reduce margin requirements and ensure the account becomes margin compliant. …

IBKR will enter liquidation orders in your account to reduce margin requirements when an account is in a margin deficit. In addition, IBKR will convert residual currency balances less than USD 5 or the non-USD equivalent. …

You can close out any non-base currency balances in IBKR Mobile using the Close Currencies tool.

To close out a non-base currency balance:…