Cross-currency pairs are forex pairs that do not include the U.S. dollar, such as EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, or AUD/NZD. The number of pips traders aim to take from these pairs depends on market conditions, trading strategy, and timeframe. There is no fixed number of pips that must be targeted when trading cross currencies. Some day traders may aim for 10 to 30 pips in a single trade, while swing traders often look for 50 to 200 pips or more over several days.

Cross-currency pairs can sometimes move more aggressively than major pairs because they are influenced by the economic conditions of two separate countries. For example, GBP/JPY is known for high volatility and can produce large pip movements in a short time. In contrast, pairs like EUR/CHF usually move more slowly and may provide smaller pip opportunities.

Traders should focus more on the risk-to-reward ratio rather than chasing a specific pip target. A common approach is risking 20 pips to potentially gain 40 or 60 pips. Stop-loss placement, market volatility, and support and resistance levels are important factors when deciding how many pips to target. Successful forex trading is not about taking the highest number of pips, but about managing risk consistently and following a disciplined trading plan.