Cryptocurrency
LINK/USD Position Size Calculator
Chainlink is the leading decentralized oracle network, connecting smart contracts to real-world data. LINK/USD is a mid-cap altcoin with high correlation to ETH and additional sensitivity to oracle adoption announcements.
Key Facts
▸ Point value: $1 per 0.01 move per standard lot
▸ Strong correlation with Ethereum (0.85+)
▸ Sensitive to DeFi TVL and oracle partnership announcements
▸ Key drivers: Bitcoin and ETH price, DeFi growth, Chainlink protocol updates
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
✓ SAFE6.25
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
80.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — LINK/USD at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 200 points |
| LINK/USD Pip Value | ≈ $0.50 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (200 × $0.5) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 1.00 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
LINK/USD Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for LINK/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 LINK/USD? +
Point value: $1 per 0.01 move per standard lot
How much should I risk per LINK/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 LINK/USD? +
Sensitive to DeFi TVL and oracle partnership announcements