Position Sizing Calculator
💡 Never blow up your account. Calculate the exact position size to risk only what you're comfortable losing. Professional traders use this to survive long-term.
Enter your account balance, risk tolerance, and entry/stop loss prices. Works for any asset at any price point - crypto, stocks, commodities, etc. We'll calculate exactly how many units to buy and how much margin you need.
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Input Parameters
Recommended: 1-2% for conservative, 2-5% for moderate risk
Enter your asset's current or target entry price
Price where you'll exit to limit losses (typically 1-5% below entry for longs)
Price where you'll take profits (optional - helps calculate risk/reward)
Ready to Calculate
Enter your trading parameters above to see your optimal position size, leverage, and risk metrics.
How Position Sizing Works
Enter Your Account Details
Start by entering your total account balance in USD. This represents your trading capital that you want to protect.
Set Your Risk Tolerance
Choose how much of your account you're willing to risk per trade. Professional traders typically use 1-2% to ensure long-term survival.
Define Your Trade Setup
Enter your entry price and stop loss price. The difference between these determines your risk per unit and helps calculate the optimal position size.
Get Your Position Size
The calculator automatically determines how many units you should trade to risk exactly your specified percentage, along with leverage, margin requirements, and risk metrics.