Bitcoin lot size calculator: position size for BTCUSD
Bitcoin can move hundreds to thousands of dollars in a single day. Enter your risk and stop distance in USD – the calculator shows the right lot size for BTCUSD and ETHUSD.
Advanced
Enter the stop loss to see the lot size.
Common contract sizes are preset (forex 100,000, gold 100 oz, indices and crypto 1, oil 100). Brokers differ, especially for indices, oil and crypto. Check the contract size once in your platform and enter it under “Advanced”. Spread and commission count towards the risk.
Want to size right on the chart? The lot calculator is also available as a plugin for MetaTrader 5. The plugin is part of Pro.
How to calculate your Bitcoin lot size
- Enter your balance and risk.
- Choose BTCUSD or ETHUSD.
- Enter the stop distance in USD (e.g. 500) or entry and stop as prices.
- Compare the contract size with your broker and read the lot size.
Formula for Bitcoin
Lot size = amount at risk ÷ (stop distance in USD × contract size)
Example: 1,000 USD risk, stop 500 USD away, 1 lot = 1 BTC: 1,000 ÷ (500 × 1) = 2.00 lots.
FAQ
- How much is 1 lot of Bitcoin?
- With many brokers and prop firms, 1 BTC. Some use smaller sizes. Check the contract size in MetaTrader under Specification and adjust it in the calculator.
- How wide should my Bitcoin stop be?
- That depends on your strategy. What matters: the wider the stop, the smaller the position for the same risk. The calculator does the maths for you.
- Can I trade Bitcoin at the weekend?
- Crypto CFDs run at the weekend with many brokers, with less volume and often wider spreads. Check your prop firm’s rules.
- Are my inputs saved?
- No. Everything stays in your browser.
More than a calculator
CRYPDEKS Pro is the cockpit for prop traders: rule guard for daily loss and drawdown, news locks, a trading journal and the lot calculator right inside MetaTrader 5.
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