Crash 1000 Lot Size Calculator

Work out a safe position size for Crash 1000 Index — an instrument that trends gradually upward, punctuated by sudden downward spikes.

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⚠️ Contract size varies by instrument and can change. Before trading, confirm the exact contract size for your chosen index by right-clicking it in your MT5 Market Watch → Specification. This calculator uses the value you enter above — it does not connect to your broker or account.
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Why Crash 1000 Requires Careful Position Sizing

Crash 1000 Index moves gradually upward on average, with a sudden, sharp downward spike occurring roughly once every 1,000 ticks. Traders who position against the trend, anticipating the next spike, are exposed to a very different risk profile than those trading with the gradual uptrend — a spike can move price a meaningful distance in a single tick, which is why position sizing deserves more attention here than on steadier instruments.

A lot size calculated for calm, gradual movement can expose an account to outsized risk the moment a spike occurs. Working out position size specifically around your stop-loss distance, rather than reusing a number from a different instrument, is the safer approach.

How This Calculator Works

Input your account balance, the percentage you are willing to risk on the trade, and your stop-loss distance in points. The calculator divides your risk amount by the stop-loss distance multiplied by the contract size. Confirm Crash 1000's current contract size in your MT5 platform's symbol specification, since brokers can adjust this value.

Crash 1000 vs. Crash 500 and Crash 300

As with the Boom indices, the number indicates the average number of ticks between spike events. Crash 1000 spikes less frequently than Crash 500 or Crash 300, meaning longer periods of gradual upward movement between each downward spike.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a safe lot size for Crash 1000?
It depends on your account balance, risk percentage, and stop-loss distance for the specific trade — use the calculator above rather than a fixed figure, since Crash 1000's downward spikes can behave very differently from trade to trade.
Does Crash 1000 trade on weekends?
Yes. Like all Deriv synthetic indices, Crash 1000 is generated continuously and is available to trade 24 hours a day, including weekends and public holidays.

See our Boom 1000 lot size calculator for the mirror instrument, or read the risk management guide for principles specific to spike-driven instruments.