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How to set a crypto target price from entry and R-multiples

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Translate entry, stop, and reward multiples into clear take-profit prices before you place the trade.

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Make upside targets explicit and consistent with the risk you defined at entry.

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Purpose

Make upside targets explicit and consistent with the risk you defined at entry.

When to use it

  • You know entry and stop and want TP levels
  • You plan partial takes at 1R / 2R
  • You compare targets to fee break-even
  • You build a take-profit ladder next

How to use it

  1. Enter entry and invalidation. Stop distance defines 1R.
  2. Choose R-multiples. Map 1R, 2R, etc. into prices.
  3. Check fees. Ensure first target clears round-trip costs.
  4. Size the position. Use position size so dollar risk matches your cap.

Benefits

  • Consistent R-based targets
  • Links risk to reward prices
  • Works with TP ladders
  • Free calculator

Pitfalls to avoid

  • Stops get hunted; plan still needs discretion
  • Fees shrink effective R
  • Not a signal generator
  • Informational only

Target price vs take-profit ladder

Target price gives levels; a take-profit ladder allocates size across those levels. Use both when you scale out instead of all-or-nothing exits.

Worked example

Long entry 100, stop 95 → 1R = 5. 2R target = 110 before fees. If round-trip fees need ~1% move, a tiny 0.5R scalp may still be negative — check fee break-even.

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Updated 2026-09-18. Educational only — not financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

How are target prices calculated?+

From entry, stop distance (1R), and the R-multiples you choose — e.g. 2R maps to entry plus twice the stop distance on a long.

Should the first target clear fees?+

Yes. Check fee break-even so a 1R take-profit is not fee-negative after round-trip costs.

How does this relate to a take-profit ladder?+

Target price gives levels; a take-profit ladder allocates size across those levels when you scale out.

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