How not to lose money on micro-movements: the secret of calculating the target exit

Many traders lose money not because they choose bad assets, but because they don’t know when to exit them. That’s why the ability to calculate the target exit level is a fundamental skill; without it, trading becomes a game of chance rather than risk management.

What does the target exit level mean and why is it so critical?

The target exit level is a pre-set price at which you close your position and lock in profit. Without this calculation, you will either hold the position in anticipation of a miracle ( risking turning it into a loss), or close too early, missing out on potential gains.

This approach allows you to:

• Avoid psychological errors (FOMO, fear of missing out)
• Earn small but regular amounts
• Recover capital through exchange fees
• Accumulate either the number of assets or stable income

Simple math: calculation formula

The entire system is based on one universal formula:

Target selling price = Purchase price × (1 + profit percentage / 100)

It looks complicated, but in practice, it’s straightforward. We demonstrate with real examples.

Real trading examples

Scenario 1: minimum profit 0.5%

Suppose you bought an asset at 1.000 USDT and set a goal — to take 0.5% profit:

1.000 × 1.005 = 1.005 USDT

Place a sell order exactly at 1.005. No rounding, no “maybe I’ll wait.”

Scenario 2: position at 0.328, need 0.6% profit

0.328 × 1.006 = 0.32997 (round to 0.330)

Exit at the price of 0.330 USDT. Simple and clear.

What profit size is realistic?

There is no universal answer — it all depends on market conditions and asset volatility:

• 0.3–0.6% — for stable assets (BTC, ETH), if you want to avoid prolonged positions
• 0.7–1.0% — for medium-volatility assets like BNB when the market shows growth
• Above 1.5% — a risky zone where there’s a high chance of not reaching the target price and turning into a loss

The cunning of commissions: why your calculation must account for it

Many beginners overlook this: the exchange charges a commission twice — at entry (~0.1%) and at exit (~0.1%). Totaling 0.2% already lost.

If you calculate profit on 0.2% or less — you’re playing a zero-sum game. The commission will eat up all your gains.

A realistic calculation looks like this:

• Target profit: 0.5%
• Minus commission: 0.2%
• Net profit: ~0.3%

That’s why 0.5% is the minimum for micro-trading.

Common trader mistakes

Profit below 0.2% → commission completely eats the profit

Profit above 2% → you’ll hold the position for days, risking a decline of several percent

No calculation at all → like sailing in an unknown ocean without a compass; the outcome is predictable

Main conclusion: system beats intuition

Successful trading is not about guessing where BTC, ETH, or BNB prices will go. It’s a system where each trade is calculated in advance.

It’s better to make 10 trades with 0.5% profit ( totaling +5%), than to try earning 5% in one shot, which could turn into a loss. Trading is not about intuition or luck. It’s pure mathematics.

Calculate before entering, don’t do it “by eye,” and the results will come naturally.