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LINK/USD Position Size Calculator

Chainlink is the leading decentralized oracle network, connecting smart contracts to real-world data. LINK/USD is a mid-cap altcoin with high correlation to ETH and additional sensitivity to oracle adoption announcements.

Key Facts

Point value: $1 per 0.01 move per standard lot
Strong correlation with Ethereum (0.85+)
Sensitive to DeFi TVL and oracle partnership announcements
Key drivers: Bitcoin and ETH price, DeFi growth, Chainlink protocol updates

POSITION SIZER

Multi-Asset Protocol

Trade90 Safety System Active

Your current account equity or challenge balance

Trade90 Safety System: 0.5% max per trade

Your planned trade entry price

Price where your trade idea is invalidated

Your target — used to calculate R:R ratio

Recommended Position

✓ SAFE
6.25

Standard Lots

Total Risk

$500.00

R:R Ratio

1:1.00

Stop Pips

80.0

Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2

Trade90 Safety System • 0.5% Max Per Trade • 1% Daily Cap

How to Calculate LINK/USD Position Size

01

Set Your Account Risk

Enter your account balance and maximum risk per trade (0.5%–2% recommended). For a $10,000 account risking 1%, your dollar risk is $100.

02

Define Your Stop Loss

Enter your entry price and stop loss level. The calculator measures the distance in pips and applies the correct pip value for LINK/USD automatically.

03

Read Your Lot Size

The calculator outputs your exact lot size in standard lots, your R:R ratio, and your total risk amount. Adjust stop distance until the numbers fit your plan.

Position Size Formula

Risk Amount ($) = Account Balance × (Risk % ÷ 100)

SL Pips = |Entry – Stop Loss| ÷ Pip Size (0.01)

Lot Size = Risk Amount ÷ (SL Pips × Pip Value per Lot)

The TRADE90 calculator applies the correct pip value for LINK/USD including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

Worked Example — LINK/USD at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk

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Account Balance $10,000
Risk Percentage 1%
Dollar Risk Amount $100
Stop Loss Distance 200 points
LINK/USD Pip Value ≈ $0.50 per standard lot
Calculation $100 ÷ (200 × $0.5)
Lot Size ≈ 1.00 standard lots

Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.

LINK/USD Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for LINK/USD? +
Enter your account balance, risk percentage (0.5%–2%), entry price, and stop loss. The calculator divides your dollar risk by the SL distance in pips × pip value to give you the exact lot size.
What is the pip value for LINK/USD? +
Point value: $1 per 0.01 move per standard lot
How much should I risk per LINK/USD trade? +
Professional and FTMO-funded traders typically risk 0.5%–1% per trade. Exceeding 2% per trade significantly increases drawdown severity and the psychological difficulty of recovery.
What is the average daily range for LINK/USD? +
Sensitive to DeFi TVL and oracle partnership announcements

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