Crypto Position Size Calculator — Free Tool
Enter your balance, risk %, entry, and stop loss — get position size, lot size for MT5, R:R ratio, and liquidation price instantly. Works for crypto futures, forex, and indices. No signup required, 100% free.
Position Size Calculator
Real-time · Crypto · Forex · Indices
Your Trade Setup
Results
Max Risk Amount
$100.00
1% of $10,000 balance
Position Size
0.050000 units
Position Value
$4,750
Notional USD
Margin Required
$475
at 10x leverage
SL Distance
$2,000.00
2.11% from entry
MT5 Lot Size
0.0500 units
1 unit = 1 base coin
Estimated Liquidation Price
$85,500
Simplified estimate · varies by exchange maintenance margin
R:R Ratio
1 : 3.0
✓ Good R:R
Expected Profit
$300
if TP hit
How to Use This Position Size Calculator
Follow these 4 steps to calculate your position size for any trade.
Enter your account balance
Input the total capital in your trading account in USD. This is your total equity — not just what you plan to use for this trade.
Set your risk percentage
Professional traders risk 1–2% per trade maximum. Drag the slider or type directly. The risk level badge updates automatically (Conservative / Standard / Aggressive / Dangerous).
Enter entry, stop loss, and take profit
Input your planned entry price, your stop loss level (required), and your take profit target (optional — unlocks R:R ratio and expected profit display).
Read your results
The calculator instantly shows your maximum position size, margin required, MT5 lot size, estimated liquidation price, and R:R ratio. Adjust any input to see results update in real time.
Why Position Sizing Is the #1 Trading Skill
Most traders focus on entry signals and indicators. The traders who consistently survive — and eventually profit — focus on how much they risk per trade. Position sizing is the single most important variable you control in trading. Your entry signal can be right 40% of the time and you can still be profitable if your winners are bigger than your losers. Conversely, an 80% win rate won't save you if your losing trades are 10x the size of your winners.
The 1% rule — risking no more than 1% of capital per trade — means a 10-trade losing streak costs you only 10% of your account. That's recoverable. Risking 10% per trade means one bad week wipes 50-70% of your capital. Professional traders at prop firms are typically allowed 0.5–2% risk per trade, with hard daily loss limits. There's a reason institutional money follows these rules. Learn more in the free risk management course.
This calculator helps you pre-define your risk before clicking the buy/sell button. Knowing your position size before entry removes emotion from the sizing decision and prevents the most common beginner mistake: sizing up on high-conviction trades and blowing up the account when wrong. Every professional trader uses a position sizing tool before every trade — this is yours.
Position Sizing Formula Explained
Core Formula
Worked Example
Account
$10,000
Risk %
1%
Risk $
$100
Entry
$95,000
Stop Loss
$93,000
SL Distance
$2,000
Result
Position = $100 ÷ $2,000 = 0.05 BTC
= $4,750 notional position · $475 margin at 10x leverage
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about position sizing and risk management.
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Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only. Position size outputs are estimates based on the inputs provided. Always verify calculations with your exchange or broker before placing trades. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss.