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What happens if the market moves against you?

The sizing calculator tells you how much to open. This one tells you what happens when the market goes the other way — with the full reinforcement ladder open, which is the worst the plan allows.

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Press Calculate to see the result for this balance.

Lot size and reinforcementsWhat size do I open at my balance, and how do I add?Drawdown recoveryWhat gain do I need to get back to where I was?Size from stop lossWhat size if I will only risk 1%?Pip valueWhat is one pip worth in dollars?Compound growthWhere does my balance end up if I withdraw half?

How to read it

Loss = total lots × contract size × how far the price travels. Margin level = equity ÷ margin used. Brokers typically warn at 100% and close out at 50% or below - both numbers vary between brokers, so check your own.

What this table does not show

It assumes a clean, gradual move. In reality gaps and slippage arrive all at once and without warning, reaching the critical level faster than these figures suggest. Read the rows as a floor on the danger, not a guaranteed ceiling.

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