Cryptocurrency
BTC/USD Position Size Calculator
Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency by market cap and the most widely traded digital asset. It can move $1,000–$5,000+ in a single trading session — making rigorous position sizing the most critical element of any crypto risk strategy.
Key Facts
▸ Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (CFD structure)
▸ Average daily range: $1,000–$5,000+ depending on volatility regime
▸ 24/7 trading — news can hit at any hour
▸ Key drivers: Fed policy/real rates, ETF flows, on-chain activity, regulatory news, macro sentiment
POSITION SIZER
Multi-Asset Protocol
Trade90 Safety System Active
Your current account equity or challenge balance
Trade90 Safety System: 0.5% max per trade
Your planned trade entry price
Price where your trade idea is invalidated
Your target — used to calculate R:R ratio
Recommended Position
✓ SAFE0.33
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
1500.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — BTC/USD at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 1000 points |
| BTC/USD Pip Value | ≈ $1.00 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (1000 × $1) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 0.10 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
BTC/USD Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for BTC/USD? +
Enter your account balance, risk percentage (0.5%–2%), entry price, and stop loss. The calculator divides your dollar risk by the SL distance in pips × pip value to give you the exact lot size.
What is the pip value for BTC/USD? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot (CFD structure)
How much should I risk per BTC/USD trade? +
Professional and FTMO-funded traders typically risk 0.5%–1% per trade. Exceeding 2% per trade significantly increases drawdown severity and the psychological difficulty of recovery.
What is the average daily range for BTC/USD? +
24/7 trading — news can hit at any hour