Futures Position Calculator - Calculate Profit, Loss & Risk

Advanced futures position calculator to analyze potential profits, losses, and risks before entering leveraged positions. Calculate position size, liquidation price, ROE, and trading fees with precision.

Position Configuration
The price at which you plan to enter the position
Your target price to close the position
This is your actual money invested (initial margin)
Extra margin to reduce liquidation risk
Multiplies both profits and losses
Typical range: 0.02% - 0.1%
Position Details & Trading Costs
Position Size:0 Units
Position Value:$0
Required Margin:$0
Total Margin:$0
Entry Fees:$0
Exit Fees:$0
Total Cost:$0
Profit/Loss & Risk Analysis
Entry Price:$0
Risk Level:Low
Liquidation Price:$0
Distance to Liquidation:N/A
Educational Content

Master Futures Trading with Our Calculator

Learn to calculate profits, manage risk, and make informed trading decisions

1

Setup Your Position

Choose your asset, set investment amount, and select your preferred leverage level

2

Analyze Risk & Reward

Review liquidation price, profit potential, and risk indicators before trading

3

Execute with Confidence

Use calculated insights to make informed trading decisions with proper risk management

Essential Futures Trading Concepts

What is Leverage?

Leverage allows you to control a larger position with less capital. With 10x leverage, $1,000 can control $10,000 worth of assets.

Example: With $1,000 and 10x leverage, a 5% price move = $500 profit/loss

Position Size Calculation

Position Size = (Investment Amount × Leverage) ÷ Entry Price

Example: $1,000 × 10x ÷ $50,000 = 0.2 BTC position

Liquidation Price

The price at which your position is automatically closed to prevent further losses. Higher leverage = closer liquidation price.

Warning: With 100x leverage, a 1% adverse move can liquidate your position

Return on Equity (ROE)

ROE shows your profit/loss percentage relative to your actual investment (not position size).

Formula: ROE = (Net PnL ÷ Total Margin) × 100

Trading Fees Impact

Fees are charged on the full position value, not just your margin. Higher leverage = higher fee impact.

Tip: Factor in both entry and exit fees when calculating breakeven points

Additional Margin

Extra funds added to your position to push the liquidation price further away, reducing liquidation risk.

Strategy: Use additional margin in volatile markets for safer positions

Smart Risk Management Strategies

Conservative Approach

Leverage:2x - 5x
Risk Level:Low to Medium
Liquidation Distance:20%+ from entry

Perfect for beginners and long-term positions. Use additional margin for extra safety.

Balanced Trading

Leverage:10x - 25x
Risk Level:Medium to High
Liquidation Distance:5-15% from entry

For experienced traders with solid risk management and market knowledge.

High Risk Trading

Leverage:50x - 100x+
Risk Level:Extreme - Insane
Liquidation Distance:1-3% from entry

Only for experts with strict stop-losses and small position sizes relative to portfolio.

Real Trading Scenarios

Scenario 1: Conservative Bitcoin Long

Position Setup:

  • • Investment: $1,000
  • • Additional Margin: $500
  • • Leverage: 5x
  • • Entry Price: $50,000
  • • Target: $55,000 (+10%)

Results:

  • • Position Size: 0.1 BTC
  • • Liquidation: ~$38,000
  • • Potential Profit: $500 (33% ROE)
  • • Risk: Low - 24% to liquidation

Scenario 2: Aggressive Ethereum Short

Position Setup:

  • • Investment: $500
  • • Additional Margin: $0
  • • Leverage: 50x
  • • Entry Price: $3,000
  • • Target: $2,850 (-5%)

Results:

  • • Position Size: 8.33 ETH
  • • Liquidation: ~$3,060
  • • Potential Profit: $1,250 (250% ROE)
  • • Risk: Extreme - Only 2% to liquidation

Pro Trading Tips

Always Calculate Fees

High leverage means fees have a bigger impact. A 0.02% fee on 100x leverage costs 2% of your margin.

Use Additional Margin in Volatile Markets

During high volatility, add extra margin to prevent liquidation from sudden price spikes.

Monitor Distance to Liquidation

Keep liquidation price at least 10-15% away from entry to avoid unexpected closures.

Size Positions Appropriately

Higher leverage = smaller position size. Never risk more than 1-2% of your portfolio per trade.

Practice with Small Amounts

Test strategies with small positions before scaling up. Understanding liquidation is crucial.

Plan Your Exit Strategy

Set profit targets and stop-losses before entering. Emotions can lead to poor decisions.