Crypto Liquidation Calculator

Estimate liquidation price for long and short leveraged crypto positions.

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Liquidation Price

$0.00

Distance to Liquidation

0.00%

Initial Margin

10.00%

Quick Summary

Enter entry price, leverage and position type to estimate liquidation price.

What Is a Liquidation Price?

Liquidation price is the price level where an exchange may automatically close your leveraged position because your margin is no longer enough to support the trade. In leveraged crypto trading, liquidation is one of the most important risks to understand.

Why Liquidation Matters

The higher your leverage, the closer your liquidation price usually is to your entry. This means small price moves can wipe out a large part of your margin. Traders use liquidation calculators to understand how much room a position has before forced closure.

Simplified Liquidation Formula

This calculator uses a simplified estimate based on leverage and maintenance margin:

Long Liquidation ≈ Entry × (1 - Initial Margin + Maintenance Margin)
Short Liquidation ≈ Entry × (1 + Initial Margin - Maintenance Margin)

Real exchange formulas can vary depending on fees, funding, margin mode and tiered maintenance margin systems. This tool is best used as a fast estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this liquidation price exact?

No. This is an estimate. Actual liquidation price can vary by exchange, maintenance margin tiers, fees, funding and whether you use isolated or cross margin.

Why does higher leverage make liquidation closer?

Higher leverage means lower initial margin. With less margin buffer, price does not need to move very far against your position before liquidation becomes possible.

Does this work for both long and short?

Yes. This calculator estimates liquidation for both long and short positions.

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