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Crypto liquidation price calculator — know before you trade
Enter entry price, leverage and margin to instantly get the liquidation price, distance to liquidation, required maintenance margin and a suggested stop level. Supports Bybit, Binance, OKX, Deribit and MEXC. Free, no signup.
Liquidation Calculator
Estimate the liquidation price for a leveraged long / short position
Inputs
Result · calculation receipt
Liquidation price
$85,975
9.50% from entry
High risk: price only needs to move 9.5% against you for the position to be liquidated.
Position value
$10,000
10× leverage
Margin posted
$1,000
actual collateral
Distance to liquidation
$9,025
9.5% from entry
Maintenance margin
$50.00
0.50% of position value
Suggested stop level
$89,585
at 60% of the distance to the liquidation price — exit before forced liquidation
What this tool does
The tool answers the question: where is the liquidation price of my leveraged position, and how far away is it? With a futures position, the exchange closes it out and takes the whole margin when price hits the liquidation level. Knowing that number in advance helps you place your stop in the right spot so you exit on your own terms instead of being force-closed.
It calculates using the standard Bybit/Binance/OKX formula with each exchange's maintenance margin rate (MMR), for both long and short, and returns a suggested stop level at 60% of the distance to the liquidation price.
How to use
Choose an exchange
Each exchange has a different maintenance margin rate (MMR) — the tool auto-loads the matching MMR when you pick one.
Choose Long or Short
A long is liquidated when price falls; a short when price rises. The formulas differ for each direction.
Enter entry, leverage & margin
Entry is the fill price. Leverage multiplies position size. Margin is the collateral you post for the trade — NOT your whole account balance.
Read the results
See the exact liquidation price, distance to liquidation ($ and %), required maintenance margin and a suggested stop level.
The formula (in words)
For a LONG:
Liquidation price = Entry × (1 − (1 ÷ Leverage) + MMR)
For a SHORT:
Liquidation price = Entry × (1 + (1 ÷ Leverage) − MMR)
Distance to liquidation = |Entry − Liquidation price|
Suggested stop = Entry ± 60% × Distance to liquidation
MMR (maintenance margin) ≈ 0.5% on most exchanges; Binance uses about 0.4% in this tool.
Worked example (assumptions stated)
| Scenario | Leverage | Liquidation price | Distance | Suggested stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long 10x @ $95,000 | 10× | $85,975 | 9.5% | $89,268 |
| Short 20x @ $95,000 | 20× | $99,725 | 5.0% | $97,235 |
| Long 50x @ $95,000 | 50× | $93,575 | 1.5% | $94,215 |
Limits
- The liquidation formula is a simplified version; the real liquidation price can differ due to partial liquidations, ADL, insurance funds and each exchange's own calculation.
- The tool assumes isolated margin; with cross margin, liquidation depends on your entire account balance.
- The suggested stop (60% of the distance) is a fixed formula, not investment advice.
- Trading fees and funding are not included — they change the margin level over time.
Frequently asked questions
How is the liquidation price calculated in crypto futures?
For a long: Liquidation price = Entry × (1 − (1/Leverage) + MMR). For a short: Liquidation price = Entry × (1 + (1/Leverage) − MMR). Example: long BTC at $95,000, 10x leverage, 0.5% MMR → Liquidation = $95,000 × (1 − 0.1 + 0.005) = $85,975.
What is maintenance margin?
Maintenance margin is the minimum balance you must keep for a position to stay open. Bybit and Binance set it at about 0.5% of position value. When margin drops below that, the exchange liquidates the position to avoid a negative balance.
How do I avoid liquidation?
Set a stop so the trade exits before reaching the liquidation price — usually at 60% of the distance to liquidation. Keep leverage low (5–10x for most traders). Risk only 1–2% of capital per trade. Add margin proactively if a position goes against you but the thesis still holds.
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Pros
- 0% maker keeps leveraged round-trips cheap
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- Up to 200x leverage
Cons
- Thinner liquidity than Bybit
- No options
- Slower support
Fee checked 21/09/2026
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Trading crypto derivatives with leverage carries a high risk of losing your capital. Nothing on this page is financial advice. Fee, leverage and feature figures change — always confirm current terms with the exchange before you trade.