volume = 100000 for 1 lot in cTrader). Trade volume determines position size and market impact. Higher volume may require more liquidity to execute without moving the price. In APIs, volume is a required parameter for market/limit orders. Proper volume (position sizing) ensures that trade risk matches the trader’s rules.
Trade Volume
Trade Volume - The size of a trade, typically measured in lots or base currency units. In Forex, one standard lot is usually 100,000 units of base currency. Robots set volume based on risk or strategy (for example,