Using the Crypto Position Size Calculator
Enter your inputs above and compare the result with the worked example. Review the assumptions before applying it to a trade, portfolio or tax return.
Worked example
Use the example inputs below to reproduce this result. These are the form's starting values, not recommended targets. Changing your inputs updates your result above; this worked example stays fixed for comparison. Results are rounded for display.
Example inputs
- Currency (use for all money amounts)
- USD
- Position side
- Long
- Account equity
- 10000
- Equity at risk (%)
- 1
- Entry price per coin
- 100
- Stop price per coin
- 95
- Fee per trade (%)
- 0.1
Example result
- Position size (coins)
- 19.249278
- Position notional (USD)
- 1,924.9278
- Risk budget (USD)
- 100
Method and assumptions
Position size = account equity × risk % ÷ (stop distance + estimated entry and exit fees per coin). Stop fills can differ from the entered price. Check margin, order size limits and available capital separately.
Reference: cmegroup.com — method and further reading
How to interpret crypto estimates
Use prices and costs in the same currency. Market observations are venue-specific. Hypothetical returns are scenarios, and historical observations do not predict future prices. These tools provide educational estimates and do not constitute investment or tax advice.
Common question
Does the stop guarantee my maximum loss?
A gap, thin order book or delayed execution can produce a worse fill than the stop price entered here.