Bitcoin Risk Calculator — BTC Position Size & Stop Loss
Set the money you are ready to lose ($5, $10 or 1% of the account) and the BTC stop-loss distance — the calculator returns your exact Bitcoin position size, margin and fees.
How it works
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Risk Disclaimer
Leveraged trading involves substantial risk. This calculator is a planning tool — not financial advice. Always verify prices on the exchange before executing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much should I risk on one Bitcoin trade?
Most traders risk 0.5%-2% of the account per trade. With a $1,000 account that is $5-$20 of accepted loss: the calculator turns that number plus your BTC stop distance into the exact contract size and required margin.
How do I size a Bitcoin short?
Set entry and stop-loss the same way as for a long — the trade is inverted. The risk amount is (stop - entry) x size, and the margin is the position value divided by leverage, with the liquidation price above the entry.
What is the 1% risk rule for Bitcoin?
Risk at most 1% of your account on one BTC trade: on a $2,000 account that is $20 of accepted loss. The calculator turns that $20 plus your stop distance into size and margin, so even 10 losses in a row cost under 10% of the account.