AUD/USD Lot Size Calculator for SpiceProp

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AUD/USD position sizing requires understanding its commodity-driven volatility and session-based movement patterns. With an average daily range of 65 pips, this pair offers decent movement for intraday strategies while remaining manageable for swing trades. The $10 pip value per lot makes calculations straightforward - no complex contract multipliers to worry about. For stop loss placement, consider the 65-pip daily average. Conservative intraday stops of 20-25 pips work during Asian/London overlap, while swing trades might use 40-50 pip stops to avoid getting whipsawed by normal volatility. Placing stops too tight (under 15 pips) often leads to premature exits given AUD/USD's tendency for false breaks. Worked examples: On a $10,000 account risking 1% ($100), with a 25-pip stop, you can trade 0.40 lots (100÷25÷10). Risk 2% ($200) with the same stop, and you can trade 0.80 lots. With a wider 40-pip stop at 1% risk, position size drops to 0.25 lots. Always verify your math: position size × pip value × stop distance should equal your dollar risk. AUD/USD suits SpiceProp's parameters well. The 65-pip daily range means you can typically target 30-40 pips without expecting unrealistic moves, keeping you well within the 5.5% daily loss limit when properly sized. The pair's liquidity ensures tight spreads and reliable fills, crucial for prop trading. However, be aware of commodity correlation - oil and gold moves often drive AUD volatility spikes that can quickly expand your daily range beyond the 65-pip average.

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