Risk Management

Stop Loss Calculator

Find the stop price that matches your risk budget, or measure how much equity a planned stop actually risks.

Mode Side Entry price USD Account balance USD Position size (units) Risk % (for stop price) % Stop price (for risk %) USD

Results

Stop-loss price —

Risk amount —

Risk of equity —

Price move to stop —

How it works

A stop converts thesis invalidation into a hard exit. This calculator links that price to a known equity risk so one bad trade cannot wipe the account.

Formula

Long stop = Entry − (Balance × Risk % ÷ Units). Short stop = Entry + (Balance × Risk % ÷ Units). Risk % = (|Entry − Stop| × Units) ÷ Balance.

Examples

Long stop from 1% risk

Balance $10,000, 0.1 BTC, entry $65,000, risk 1% → risk $100 → stop = 65,000 − 1,000 = $64,000.

Measure an existing stop

Same size with stop $63,000 → dollar risk $200 → 2% of a $10,000 account.

FAQs

Should stop distance include fees?

For precision, add estimated fees and slippage to the risk amount. Beginners can start with clean prices, then widen risk slightly.

Is a percentage stop better than a dollar stop?

Both map to the same math. Volatility-aware stops (ATR or structure) often beat arbitrary fixed percentages.

Can I use this for futures?

Yes for price math. Always cross-check liquidation price if you use leverage.

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