Crypto Liquidation Price Calculator
Estimate an isolated-margin liquidation level from entry, leverage and maintenance margin.
Crypto Liquidation Price Calculator calculation coverage
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Isolated margin estimate
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Long and short modes
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Distance-to-liquidation output
Approximation only. Every exchange uses its own margin tiers, fees and mark-price rules.
About this tool
A crypto liquidation calculator estimates the price at which an isolated-margin leveraged position may no longer meet maintenance requirements. The result depends on direction, entry price, leverage and the exchange maintenance margin rate.
How it works
For a linear isolated-margin position, long liquidation = entry × (1 − 1/leverage) ÷ (1 − maintenance rate). Short liquidation = entry × (1 + 1/leverage) ÷ (1 + maintenance rate). Rates are decimals; fees, tier deductions and additional collateral are excluded.
| Parameter | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Entry price | Reference price for the leveraged position. |
| Leverage | Determines the initial margin fraction. |
| Maintenance margin | Minimum equity threshold before liquidation. |
| Direction | Chooses long or short liquidation logic. |
A simplified 10× long
A $50,000 entry, 10× isolated leverage and a 0.5% maintenance rate; linear contract, no extra collateral or fees.
$50,000 × (1 − 1/10) ÷ (1 − 0.005) = $45,226.13065.
The modeled long liquidation level is about $45,226.13, roughly 9.55% below entry.
The exchange's displayed liquidation level is authoritative for the actual position. Tier deductions, fees and mark-price rules can change it.
How to use this tool
- Choose long or short and enter the planned entry price.
- Enter leverage and the correct maintenance margin tier for the venue.
- Compare liquidation distance with the stop and reduce leverage or size when the buffer is inadequate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the estimate identical to my exchange price?
Not necessarily. Exchanges use proprietary maintenance tiers, mark-price rules, fees and insurance buffers. Confirm the exact figure on the venue.
Does higher leverage move liquidation closer?
Yes. Higher leverage means less initial margin relative to position value, so a smaller adverse move can exhaust the available buffer.
Is a stop loss guaranteed before liquidation?
No. Fast moves, gaps or thin order books can cause a stop to execute later or at a worse price than expected.