Forex & crypto

Lot

A lot is the unit that defines the size of a forex position; it determines how much each pip is worth.

A standard lot is 100,000 units of the base currency, but traders often use mini or micro lots. The bigger the lot, the more each pip earns or costs: it is leverage on your risk.

Example

With a micro lot, a pip is worth about $0.10; with a standard lot, about $10.

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