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LTCUSD lot size

At Vantage 1 lot is 100 LTC ($100 for each dollar of movement); at Axi it is 1 LTC and the minimum lot is 0.1. The calculator starts from Vantage: if you use Axi, enter 1 as the contract size and 0.1 as the lot step.

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LTCUSD point value

SizeLotsUnitsPoint value
Standard1.001001.00 USD
Mini0.10100.10 USD
Micro0.0110.01 USD

LTCUSD: 1 point = 0.01 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 400 points away. Each point is worth 1.00 USD per lot, so the stop costs 400.00 USD per lot: 100 ÷ 400.00 = 0.25 lots.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one point worth on LTCUSD?

On LTCUSD, 1 point is a move of 0.01 in the price. With 1 lot (contract size 100) it is worth $1; with 0.10 lots, $0.10, and with 0.01 lots, $0.01.

How many LTCUSD lots should I open to risk $100 with a 400-point stop?

With a 400-point stop, each lot loses $400. To risk $100: 100 ÷ 400.00 = 0.2500 lots, which rounded down to the 0.01 step is 0.25 lots.

What is the minimum lot size on LTCUSD?

It depends on the broker, like the contract size. The calculator starts from a 0.01 minimum lot and a contract of 100 per lot; you can change both in “Broker settings”. In MT4/MT5, right-click the symbol → Specification.

What leverage and margin does LTCUSD need?

For retail clients in the EU, ESMA caps LTCUSD at 1:2. At a price of 100.00, 1 lot controls $10,000 and needs about $5,000 of margin.

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