Gold (XAU/USD) Lot Size Calculator for FTMO

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Gold position sizing requires careful attention to its explosive volatility patterns. Unlike forex pairs that move in predictable ranges, XAU/USD can gap violently during market opens or news events, making your actual risk higher than calculated. The 25-point average daily range means stop losses under 15 pips are often noise, while stops over 30 pips eat too much risk capital. For realistic stop placement, use 15-25 pip stops based on recent swing levels or key psychological numbers. Gold respects round numbers like $1950, $2000 religiously - use these for stop and target placement. Worked example on $100,000 FTMO account: With 1% risk ($1,000) and 20-pip stop, your position size is 5.0 lots ($1,000 ÷ 20 pips ÷ $10). At 2% risk ($2,000) with same stop, you'd trade 10.0 lots. Always verify these calculations since Gold's pip value can shift with broker specifications. Gold suits FTMO's rules perfectly. The 10% profit target is achievable given Gold's trending nature - it regularly makes 50-100 pip moves that can hit targets quickly. The 5% daily loss limit provides adequate breathing room for Gold's intraday swings. However, be extra cautious around FOMC meetings, NFP releases, and session opens when Gold can move 20+ pips in seconds. Key consideration: Gold's correlation with USD strength means your stops get tested during dollar rallies. Size conservatively during high-impact news weeks, and never hold through major economic releases unless you're prepared for gaps that blow through stops.

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