BTCUSD Pip Value — Contract Specs & Lot Sizes
One standard lot of BTCUSD is 1 BTC (1 lot; some brokers 0.1) with a pip size of $1.00 price move = $1.00 per lot. Pip value per standard lot: $1.00 per $1.00 move.
BTCUSD Contract Specifications
| Instrument | BTCUSD — Bitcoin / US Dollar |
| Contract Size (1 standard lot) | 1 BTC (1 lot; some brokers 0.1) |
| Pip Size | $1.00 price move = $1.00 per lot |
| Pip Value (1 lot) | $1.00 per $1.00 move |
| USD Equivalent | $1.00 (exact — quote is USD) |
| Minimum Lot | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot | 10–100+ (broker-dependent) |
| Typical Spread | 10–40 points raw / 15–50 points standard |
| Trading Hours | 24/7 (all year) |
| Platform Aliases | XBTUSD, BTC/USD, Bitcoin |
BTCUSD Pip Value by Lot Size
| Lot Size | Pip Value |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lot | scales linearly — $1.00 per $1.00 move |
| 0.10 lot | scales linearly — $1.00 per $1.00 move |
| 1.00 lot | scales linearly — $1.00 per $1.00 move |
| 10.00 lot | scales linearly — $1.00 per $1.00 move |
Values scale linearly with volume: 0.01 lot = 1% of the 1-lot value, 10 lots = 10×. $1.00 (exact — quote is USD)
How to Calculate BTCUSD Pip Value
Because the quote currency is USD, the pip value in USD is fixed regardless of price. Verify exact contract size in your platform (MT4/MT5 → Market Watch → right-click → Specification).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pip value of BTCUSD?
One pip of BTCUSD on a 1.00 standard lot is worth $1.00 per $1.00 move ($1.00 (exact — quote is USD)).
How do I calculate BTCUSD pip value?
Multiply pip size by contract size: $1.00 price move = $1.00 per lot × 1 BTC (1 lot; some brokers 0.1) = $1.00 per $1.00 move per standard lot.
Does the BTCUSD pip value change?
No — with a USD quote currency the USD pip value is constant at any price level.
What is the contract size of BTCUSD?
One standard lot is 1 BTC (1 lot; some brokers 0.1). Minimum trade size is 0.01 lots at most brokers.
How many pips does BTCUSD move per day?
~$2,200 (≈2.9%) on average (August 2026 window) — very high volatility among the 35 instruments in our database.
Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.
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