Position size calculator
The trade
1–2% is a common rule.
Below entry for a long, above for a short.
Changes the margin, not the risk.
Separate several with commas.
Position size long
0.033333
coins, worth $2,000.00
Money at risk
$100.00
if the stop at $57,000.00 is hit
Margin needed
$2,000.00
0.20× your account in exposure
- Stop distance
- $3,000.00 (5.00%)
Targets
| Price | Reward : risk | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| $66,000.00 | 2.00R | $200.00 |
| $72,000.00 | 4.00R | $400.00 |
For information only. Not financial advice. Stops can slip in fast markets; the real loss can exceed the planned risk. Fees and funding are not included.
Questions
How is the position size worked out?
Money at risk (account × risk %) divided by the distance from entry to stop. If the stop is hit, you lose that amount, whatever the leverage.
What is an R-multiple?
Profit measured in units of your risk. A target that would make twice what you risk is 2R. Many traders only take trades with targets of 2R or more.
Does leverage increase my risk?
Not by itself here: the stop sets the loss. Leverage lowers the margin you put up, and brings the liquidation price closer, which the liquidation calculator shows.