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BTCUSD lot size

At Vantage and Axi, 1 lot is 1 bitcoin, so each dollar of movement is worth $1 per lot. Some brokers use other sizes.

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BTCUSD point value

SizeLotsUnitsPoint value
Standard1.0011.00 USD
Mini0.100.100.10 USD
Micro0.010.010.01 USD

BTCUSD: 1 point = 1 in price. Values in USD, the currency it is quoted in; the calculator converts them to your account currency. With a contract size of 1 per lot, the most common one; check your broker’s.

Contract size and minimum lot checked on against the Vantage and Axi specifications.

Example

A $10,000 account, 1% risk ($100) and a stop 1,500 points away. Each point is worth 1.00 USD per lot, so the stop costs 1,500.00 USD per lot: 100 ÷ 1,500.00 = 0.06 lots.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one point worth on BTCUSD?

On BTCUSD, 1 point is a move of 1 in the price. With 1 lot (contract size 1) it is worth $1; with 0.10 lots, $0.10, and with 0.01 lots, $0.01.

How many BTCUSD lots should I open to risk $100 with a 1,500-point stop?

With a 1,500-point stop, each lot loses $1,500. To risk $100: 100 ÷ 1,500.00 = 0.0667 lots, which rounded down to the 0.01 step is 0.06 lots.

What is the minimum lot size on BTCUSD?

It depends on the broker, like the contract size. The calculator starts from a 0.01 minimum lot and a contract of 1 per lot; you can change both in “Broker settings”. In MT4/MT5, right-click the symbol → Specification.

What leverage and margin does BTCUSD need?

For retail clients in the EU, ESMA caps BTCUSD at 1:2. At a price of 100,000, 1 lot controls $100,000 and needs about $50,000 of margin.

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