Liquidation Price Calculator

When you open a leveraged position you post margin. If price moves against you far enough that your remaining margin falls below the maintenance requirement, the exchange closes the position to protect itself. That threshold is the liquidation price.

For a long, liquidation sits below entry by roughly one leverage-width, adjusted upward by the maintenance margin rate. For a short it sits above entry. Doubling leverage halves the distance to liquidation — this is why leverage, not position size, is what destroys accounts.

Real positions differ from the formula in three ways. Funding payments reduce your margin on a schedule. Tiered maintenance rates rise as notional grows. Cross margin shares collateral across positions, which moves your liquidation price based on trades you did not think about. Isolated margin is the only mode where this estimate behaves predictably.

This calculator uses standard financial formulas to provide estimates. Results are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Consult a licensed professional for personalized guidance.