Exness Pips

If you're new to forex or CFD trading, one of the first terms you'll come across is “pip.” It may seem like a small detail, but understanding pips is crucial for managing trades, calculating profits, and controlling risk.
In this article, we’ll break down the topic of Exness Pips — what they are, how they’re calculated, and how they affect your trading decisions on the Exness platform.
Exness Pips
What Are Pips in Trading?

What Are Pips in Trading?

A pip stands for “percentage in point” or “price interest point.” It's the standard unit of measurement for price changes in most forex pairs. Typically:

  • For most currency pairs (like EUR/USD), 1 pip = 0.0001
  • For JPY-based pairs (like USD/JPY), 1 pip = 0.01

Exness follows global conventions and also displays quotes with 5 decimal places for most pairs. The fifth digit (e.g., 1.12345) is called a pipette, which equals 1/10 of a pip.

???? Common Pip Values by Instrument Type

Instrument Standard Pip Value Quote Format
EUR/USD 0.0001 1.1234
USD/JPY 0.01 110.25
XAU/USD (Gold) 0.01 1950.50
BTC/USD 0.01 25000.00
US30 Index 1.0 34950.00

How Exness Pips Affect Trading

Exness Pips play a vital role in all parts of trading. They're used in:

  • Measuring spread
  • Setting Stop Loss and Take Profit
  • Calculating position size and risk
  • Defining strategy parameters in trading bots and scripts

???? Real-World Example

Suppose you open a 1 standard lot (100,000 units) position on EUR/USD:

  • If the price moves 1 pip in your favor, you gain $10
  • A 10-pip move = $100 profit or loss
Lot Size Pip Value (EUR/USD) Movement Profit/Loss
1.0 lot $10 10 pips $100
0.1 lot $1 10 pips $10
0.01 lot $0.10 10 pips $1

Exness Pip-Based Spread by Account Type

Exness offers different account types with varying pip spreads and commission models. Here’s an overview:

Account Type EUR/USD Average Spread Commission (per side) Execution Model
Standard 1.0 – 1.5 pips None Market Execution
Raw Spread 0.0 – 0.3 pips ~$3.5 per lot Market Execution
Zero 0.0 pips (select pairs) Varies by instrument Market Execution
Pro 0.6 – 0.9 pips None Instant Execution

⚠️ Important Note:

  • Raw Spread and Zero accounts offer tighter or even zero pip spreads but charge commissions per lot.
  • Standard and Pro accounts have wider pip spreads but no commission fees.

Traders can choose based on their strategy — scalpers may prefer raw spreads, while swing traders might go for zero commission.

Using Exness Pips Effectively

To make pip values work for you, here are some practical suggestions:

Use Pips in Risk Management

Set your stop-loss and take-profit levels in pips rather than price, so you control your risk consistently.

Understand Spread Costs

If your strategy is short-term, pip-based spreads directly impact your profitability.

Adjust Your Lot Size

Use pip value and risk tolerance to determine position size. Exness calculators can help with this.

Match Account Type to Strategy

Raw accounts with low spreads are ideal for high-frequency trading, while Standard or Pro may suit longer trades.

Pip Behavior Across Markets

Exness pips behave differently depending on the market:

Market Type Typical Pip Value Spread (in Pips) Volatility Impact
Forex Majors 0.0001 Low Medium
Gold (XAU/USD) 0.01 Medium High
Indices (US30) 1.0 Low High
Crypto (BTC/USD) 0.01 Wide Very High

This variation means pip value and price movement risk differ depending on what you're trading.

Conclusion

Exness Pips are a core metric every trader should understand. Whether you're opening a small forex trade or scalping gold, pips determine how much you make or lose. By knowing the pip value, spread cost, and commission model of your account type, you’re better prepared to plan your entries and exits with precision.

Smart use of pip measurement on Exness means better risk control, clearer analysis, and more consistent performance.

FAQ — Exness Pips

  1. What are Exness Pips?

    A pip is the smallest price movement in trading pairs on Exness, commonly 0.0001 for most forex pairs.

  2. How do I calculate profit from pips on Exness?

    Multiply the pip value by the number of pips gained or lost and your lot size. For example, 10 pips × $10 = $100.

  3. Do all assets on Exness use the same pip size?

    No. Pip sizes vary. Forex majors use 0.0001, gold uses 0.01, and indices may use 1.0 as a pip unit.

  4. What’s the difference between a pip and pipette on Exness?

    A pipette is 1/10 of a pip. It's shown in 5-digit quotes like 1.12345. The last digit is the pipette.

  5. Do Raw and Zero accounts have pip spreads?

    Yes, but they’re much tighter — often near zero — and include a commission per lot traded.