BTCUSD Lot Size Calculator
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) offers unique trading opportunities with its 24/7 market and significant price movements. However, contract specifications vary significantly between brokers and exchanges. This calculator provides a starting point for Bitcoin position sizing.
Bitcoin lot sizing is fundamentally different from all other instruments. Contract sizes vary wildly: 1 lot could mean 1 BTC ($60,000+) or 0.01 BTC ($600) depending on your broker. BTC also trades in dollar terms, not pips—a $500 stop loss is common, not 50 pips. Using forex position sizing logic for Bitcoin is one of the fastest ways to blow an account.
Important Notice
Crypto contract sizes vary significantly by exchange and broker. Always verify the contract specification with your specific platform before trading.
Example Calculation
Step-by-step lot size calculation for BTCUSD:
The Formula
Step 1: Your Trading Parameters
Account Size
$50,000
Risk Per Trade
1%
Stop Loss
$500
Step 2: Risk Amount
$500
Maximum loss per trade
Step 3: Lot Size
$500 ÷ ($500 × pip value)
1.0 lot
Risk exactly $500 with $500 SL
💡 Note: Lot size determines your risk, while leverage determines your margin requirement. With higher leverage (e.g., 1:100), you need less margin to open the same position, but your risk stays the same.
BTCUSD Volatility: Very high - Daily moves of $1,000-5,000 are common
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BTCUSD lot sizing.
This page is part of our main Lot Size Calculator, which supports all forex pairs, indices, and crypto.
Unlike forex pairs, Bitcoin contract sizes vary widely. Some brokers use 1 lot = 1 BTC, others use 0.1 BTC or even 0.01 BTC per lot. Always check your broker's contract specification before calculating position size.