Ethereum (ETH/USD) Lot Size Calculator for The Funded Trader

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ETHUSD position sizing requires careful attention to Ethereum's inherent volatility and the specific contract specifications used by your broker. Unlike forex majors, crypto pairs often have varying lot sizes and pip values between platforms, so always verify that each lot equals $0.1 per point movement. With an 80-point average daily range, ETHUSD moves significantly more than traditional forex pairs. This high volatility means stop losses should typically be set wider than you might use for EUR/USD. A 30-40 point stop loss often works well, giving the trade room to breathe while staying within reasonable risk parameters. Anything tighter than 25 points frequently gets stopped out by normal market noise. Worked example: On a $10,000 account risking 1% ($100), with a 40-point stop loss: Risk per lot = 40 points × $0.1 = $4. Maximum position = $100 ÷ $4 = 2.5 lots. For 2% risk ($200), you could trade up to 5 lots with the same stop distance. The key insight with ETHUSD is that while the pip value seems small at $0.1, the large daily ranges mean your actual dollar risk per lot can be substantial. A 60-point stop loss risks $6 per lot, which adds up quickly on larger positions. For prop trading with The Funded Trader's 8% profit target and zero drawdown tolerance, ETHUSD can be excellent due to its strong trending capabilities. However, the zero daily loss limit means you must be extremely conservative with position sizing, as one bad trade could end your funding. Consider starting with 0.5% risk per trade until you're consistently profitable.

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