Crypto

Crypto Position Size Calculator

Estimate units and position value from account risk.

Inputs

Adjust the assumptions to match your scenario. Results update instantly.

Account sizeTrading account size or capital allocated to the strategy.Risk per tradePercentage of the account you are willing to risk on one trade.Entry pricePlanned entry price for the trade.Stop pricePlanned stop-loss price for the trade.

Results

Primary outputs and comparison insights are built from the current inputs.

Risk amount

$120.00

Maximum dollar loss allowed by the selected risk percentage.

Position units

0.1

Number of units that fit the risk limit between entry and stop.

Position value

$2,800.00

Notional value of the position at the entry price.

How this calculator works

The Crypto Position Size Calculator turns account risk, entry, and stop price into a practical position size so you can keep trade risk consistent. Enter account size, risk per trade, and entry price to estimate risk amount, position units, and position value. The calculator updates instantly and adds a comparison table plus chart so you can test the sensitivity of the result before you use it in a decision.

Quick guide

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Inputs Outputs Assumptions Tips Formulas Examples Reference table Visual breakdown References

Inputs

Trading account size or capital allocated to the strategy.
Percentage of the account you are willing to risk on one trade.
Planned entry price for the trade.
Planned stop-loss price for the trade.

Outputs

Maximum dollar loss allowed by the selected risk percentage.
Number of units that fit the risk limit between entry and stop.
Notional value of the position at the entry price.

Assumptions

The stop executes near the planned stop price.
Slippage, fees, and funding costs are not included in the baseline size.

Tips

If the stop is too tight, size can become unrealistically large, so check the position value too.
Reduce risk percentage if several positions are open at the same time.

Formula guide

Use these formulas to audit the output or explain it to someone else.

2 formulas

Risk Amount = Account Size × Risk %

Units = Risk Amount ÷ |Entry Price - Stop Price|

Usage examples

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Example

4 inputs3 outputs

BTC swing trade sizing

Inputs

Example input Account size: $15,000.00
Example input Risk per trade: 1%
Example input Entry price: $30,000.00
Example input Stop price: $28,800.00

Outputs

Example result Risk amount: $150.00
Example result Position units: 0.13
Example result Position value: $3,750.00

Risk-based position sizing matters because it keeps losses proportional even when price and volatility change from trade to trade.

Position size by risk percentage

4 of 4 rows

Risk per trade	Risk amount	Position value
0.5%	$60.00	$1,400.00
1%	$120.00	$2,800.00
1.5%	$180.00	$4,200.00
2%	$240.00	$5,600.00

Position sizing is a risk-control tool, so the account risk percentage should be chosen before the trade, not after the setup looks attractive.

Notional position by account risk

Highest: 2% ($5,600.00)Lowest: 0.5% ($1,400.00)

Sort

Risk per tradePosition value

Focus point

0.5%

$1,400.00

Position

#1 of 4

Original order

Share of total

10%

Total: $14,000.00

PositiveNegative

Position sizing is a risk-control tool, so the account risk percentage should be chosen before the trade, not after the setup looks attractive.

References

Position sizing and per-trade risk methods
Trading risk management with entry and stop levels

FAQ

Common questions

What does the Crypto Position Size Calculator do?

What inputs do I need?

Typical inputs include Trading account size or capital allocated to the strategy., Percentage of the account you are willing to risk on one trade., Planned entry price for the trade..

How are the results calculated?

We follow the formulas and assumptions outlined in the "How this calculator works" section. You will see outputs like Maximum dollar loss allowed by the selected risk percentage., Number of units that fit the risk limit between entry and stop., Notional value of the position at the entry price..