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Crypto futures position size calculator

Decide what share of the balance you are willing to lose on one trade, then the position size follows the stop distance. Leverage only sets the margin locked, not how much you are risking.

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Risk per trade (USDT)10
Stop distance (%)1
Quantity (coins)0,016667
Position value (USDT)1.000
Margin locked (USDT)100
Open + close fee, estimate (USDT)1,1
Position value vs balance (×)1
Formula

How it is calculated.

Risk (USDT) = balance × risk%.
Quantity = risk ÷ |entry − stop|.
Position value = quantity × entry.
Margin locked = position value ÷ leverage.

Fees are estimated twice (open and close) on the position value. Real fees depend on the exchange, your account tier, and whether the order is maker or taker.

These are arithmetic estimates. Exchanges round the quantity to lot steps and reject orders below the minimum notional; the exact figures appear in the order preview before sending.
If the required margin exceeds the balance, the problem is rarely the leverage; the stop is too tight for that much risk.
Futures trading carries high risk and capital can be lost. This calculator is not investment advice.
FAQ

What you should know.

Why is the position sized from the stop, not the balance?

Because what you risk is the distance from entry to stop. Two trades with the same balance but different stop distances should have different sizes so the loss is the same.

What risk per trade is reasonable?

Many traders use 0.5% to 2%. The Trader Pending order panel offers 0.25% to 10%, and the 10% cap is deliberate: above it, sizing is no longer risk management.

Does leverage change the risk?

Not with the same position size. Leverage changes the margin locked and the distance to liquidation. Check that liquidation stays farther away than your stop.

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