Crypto Stop-Loss Calculator
Set a stop-loss price from a percentage or a fixed risk amount.
Please note: Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and can lose value rapidly. All prices are entered manually — no live market data is used. Nothing here is investment advice.
What the Crypto Stop-Loss Calculator does
A stop-loss caps the damage on a losing position. Crypto requires wider stops than traditional markets because ordinary daily volatility is far larger — the correct response is a smaller position, not a tighter stop.
Formula
Long stop = Entry × (1 − Distance %)Short stop = Entry × (1 + Distance %)Distance from risk = Risk amount ÷ Quantity
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | one of 2 options | Yes | — |
| Entry price | selected currency | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Set stop by | one of 2 options | Yes | — |
| Stop distance | % | In some modes | Shown Set stop by is Percentage. |
| Amount at risk | selected currency | In some modes | Accepts more than 0. Shown Set stop by is Risk amount. |
| Quantity | number | In some modes | Accepts 0 or more. Shown Set stop by is Risk amount. |
| Currency | one of 10 options | Optional | — |
How to use it
- Choose Position and Set stop by.
- Enter Entry price.
- Fill in the remaining inputs the form shows for your choice.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
Long BTC at $60,000 with an 8% stop.
- Position
- Long
- Entry
- 60000
- Mode
- Percentage
- Distance
- 8
Stop-loss at $55,200, a $4,800 move.
Frequently asked questions
Do stop-losses always fill at my price?
No. In fast markets or thin liquidity, the fill can be well below your stop. Crypto is particularly prone to this during weekend and overnight moves.