Calculate required margin collateral for any leveraged position. Pre-loaded for Bitcoin. Adjust inputs below for instant results.
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) pip size is $1 — one pip = $1 on a standard 1 BTC contract. At $65,000/BTC, a 100-pip move = $100 P&L per BTC. Spreads range from 2–50 pips ($2–$50) depending on the broker. BTC/USD trades 24/7. Use the calculator below for your exact position size.
Calculate pip value belowPip Size
1.00
Pip Value (1 lot)
$1.00
Avg Spread
2–50 pips
Active Session
24/7
Margin = (Contract Size × Lots × Price × USD Rate) ÷ Leverage
Example (BTC/USD): 1 lot BTC/USD at 65,000.00, 30:1 leverage: (1 × 65000) ÷ 2 = $32,500 per lot (typical leverage 2:1)
BTC/USD is the most traded cryptocurrency pair. Bitcoin trades 24/7 across crypto exchanges and CFD platforms. It is highly volatile with frequent moves of 2–5% per day. The pip size for BTC/USD is $1 — on a standard contract (1 BTC), a $100 move equals $100 P&L. Spreads vary widely between brokers.
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* 30:1 is the FCA/ESMA retail maximum for major forex pairs
Required Margin (USD)
$3,616.67
Notional value
$108,500
Leverage
30:1
Units
100,000
Hedge Scenario
Margin Call Distance
Free Margin
$6,383.33
Pips to Margin Call
638 pips
Pips to Stop-Out
819 pips
Assumes one open position. MC at ~100% margin level, stop-out at ~50%. Exact thresholds vary by broker.
Max Safe Position Size — $10,000 balance at 30:1
| Profile | Max Lots | Margin Used |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative 75% buffer — large DD room | 0.69 | $2,500 (25%) |
| Moderate 50% buffer — standard practice | 1.38 | $5,000 (50%) |
| Aggressive 20% buffer — thin cushion | 2.21 | $8,000 (80%) |
Click any row to apply. % = share of balance committed as margin. Remaining balance absorbs floating losses.
Formula: (contract size × lots × price) ÷ leverage. Margin is collateral — returned when position closes.