The method
How it is worked out
Long: entry × (1 − 1 ÷ leverage + maintenance); Short: entry × (1 + 1 ÷ leverage − maintenance)
- maintenance margin
- Minimum equity the exchange requires
Liquidation Price Calculator
Find the price at which a leveraged position is liquidated, how far away it is, and what leverage keeps you safe for a given move. The result updates as you type so you can compare scenarios quickly.
Keep in mind
What it leaves out
- Funding and feesFees erode margin and bring liquidation closer.
- Cross vs isolatedCross-margin accounts liquidate on total balance, not the single position.
- WicksExchanges liquidate on mark price; brief spikes can trigger it.
Use the calculator to compare scenarios rather than as a guaranteed forecast.
About the Liquidation Price Calculator
Find the price at which a leveraged position is liquidated, how far away that is, and the maximum leverage that survives the adverse move you want to withstand.
How it works and an example to tryShow less
How to use the result
For a long, liquidation is entry times one minus one over leverage plus maintenance margin; for a short, entry times one plus one over leverage minus maintenance. Distance is the percentage move from entry. Safe leverage is one divided by the tolerated move plus maintenance.
Example to try
A 10× long from £60,000 with 0.5% maintenance liquidates at £54,300, a 9.5% move. To survive a 20% drop, leverage must be no more than 4.9×.
Put it to work
Try it on a real situation
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What moves the result most
Worked out from your figures above. Tap a row to try it.
Who uses it, and when
Margin and futures traders, anyone using a leveraged token or perpetual, and risk-conscious investors checking a position before entering.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Using leverage without knowing the liquidation price.
- Forgetting funding fees erode margin over time.
- Ignoring that exchanges liquidate on mark price, which spikes can hit.
Questions
What does the Liquidation Price Calculator do?
Find the price at which a leveraged position is liquidated, how far away it is, and what leverage keeps you safe for a given move.
How should I use the result?
For a long, liquidation is entry times one minus one over leverage plus maintenance margin; for a short, entry times one plus one over leverage minus maintenance. Distance is the percentage move from entry. Safe leverage is one divided by the tolerated move plus maintenance.
Does TechBullion store the information I enter?
The core calculation or transformation runs in your browser. Normal website security and analytics may still record page-level events, but the tool does not need to create a public record from your inputs.
What mistakes do people make with a liquidation price calculator?
Using leverage without knowing the liquidation price. Forgetting funding fees erode margin over time. Ignoring that exchanges liquidate on mark price, which spikes can hit.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. Use the result as a practical check or planning aid and verify important decisions with the relevant primary source, provider or professional advice.
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