Cryptocurrency
ETH/USD Position Size Calculator
Ethereum is the leading smart-contract blockchain and the #2 cryptocurrency. ETH/USD typically moves 5–10% on major catalyst days, and its strong correlation with BTC means Bitcoin sell-offs usually drag ETH even harder.
Key Facts
▸ Point value: $1 per point per standard lot
▸ Average daily range: $50–$300+ depending on volatility regime
▸ Higher beta to Bitcoin — moves more in percentage terms
▸ Key drivers: ETH ETF flows, DeFi activity, Bitcoin price, staking yields, upgrades
POSITION SIZER
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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
✓ SAFE5.00
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
100.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — ETH/USD at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 100 points |
| ETH/USD Pip Value | ≈ $0.10 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (100 × $0.1) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 10.00 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
ETH/USD Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for ETH/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 ETH/USD? +
Point value: $1 per point per standard lot
How much should I risk per ETH/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 ETH/USD? +
Higher beta to Bitcoin — moves more in percentage terms