Risk/Reward Calculator

Calculate your potential profit compared to your maximum possible loss before entering a trade.

The Risk/Reward Calculator helps crypto traders evaluate whether a trade setup is statistically worth taking. By comparing stop loss distance to take profit distance, traders can quickly measure expected reward relative to risk.

Trade Parameters

/ USDT
Below Entry
Above Entry

Calculation Results

LONGBTC/USDT

Risk / Reward Ratio

1 : 2.00

Req. Win Rate to Break-Even: 33.3%

Risk Distance

$3,000

-2.86% from entry

Reward Distance

$6,000

+5.71% from entry

Potential Max Loss

-$100.00 USDT

1% of Balance

Potential Max Profit

+$200.00 USDT

2.00% Return

Trade Setup Rating

Good (Target Range)


How Calculations Work

Step 1 — Risk Distance

Long: Entry - Stop Loss | Short: Stop Loss - Entry

Example: Long setup with Entry = 105,000 and SL = 102,000 gives 3,000 USDT (2.86% Risk).

Step 2 — Reward Distance

Long: Take Profit - Entry | Short: Entry - Take Profit

Example: Long setup with Entry = 105,000 and TP = 111,000 gives 6,000 USDT (5.71% Reward).

Step 3 — Risk/Reward Ratio

R:R Ratio = Reward Distance / Risk Distance

Example: 6,000 / 3,000 = 2.00 (Displayed as 1 : 2.00).

Step 4 — Break-Even Win Rate

Required Win Rate % = (1 / (1 + R:R)) × 100

Example: 1 / (1 + 2) = 33.33% Win Rate required to remain profitable over time.


What Is Risk/Reward Ratio?

Risk/Reward Ratio measures how much potential profit a trade offers compared to its possible loss.

A good trade setup usually aims for higher reward than risk. For example, risking $100 to potentially make $300 creates a 1:3 risk/reward ratio.

This helps traders remain profitable even if not every trade wins.

Why Risk/Reward Matters

Many traders focus only on win rate, but risk/reward ratio is equally important for long-term profitability.

A trader with a 40% win rate and a consistent 1:3 risk/reward ratio will remain profitable over time.

Proper risk/reward planning helps:

  • Improve trading consistency
  • Prevent emotional trading decisions
  • Filter out low-quality trade entries
  • Build sustainable trading systems
  • Control portfolio downside exposure

Recommended Risk/Reward Ratios

Trading StyleSuggested Ratio
Scalping1:1 – 1:1.5
Day Trading1:2
Swing Trading1:2 – 1:4
High Probability Setups1:3+

Common Mistakes

Common risk/reward mistakes include:

  • Using unrealistic take profit targets
  • Moving stop losses emotionally
  • Entering trades without predefined exits
  • Taking trades with poor reward potential
  • Ignoring market volatility

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Example Trade Calculation

Example Data

  • Pair: BTC/USDT
  • Position Type: Long
  • Entry Price: $105,000
  • Stop Loss: $102,000
  • Take Profit: $111,000

Calculation Result

  • Risk Distance: $3,000 (2.86%)
  • Reward Distance: $6,000 (5.71%)
  • R:R Ratio: 1 : 2.00
  • Req. Win Rate: 33.33%
  • Setup Quality: Good

Crypto Risk Reward Calculator

The ByNinja Risk/Reward Calculator is a free crypto trading tool for Binance futures traders. It helps calculate risk exposure, profit potential, and trade quality before opening a position.

Useful for:

  • Bitcoin futures trading
  • Ethereum leverage trading
  • Crypto stop loss planning
  • Take profit optimization
  • Trade setup validation

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