Forex Risk Management: How Much Should You Risk Per Trade?
Most professional traders risk 0.5% to 2% of their account per trade, and 1% is the most common starting point. On a $1,000 account that means losing no more than $10 if your stop-loss is hit. You set the stop first, then size the position to fit that dollar risk, never the other way round.
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