Liquidation Price Calculator
Bottom line: this calculator estimates the price where a crypto futures position may be liquidated. Enter entry price, leverage, margin, exchange, and long or short direction to compare risk before opening the trade.
Quick answer
Bottom line: this calculator estimates the price where a leveraged futures position may be liquidated. It is for planning only, not for matching the exchange engine exactly.
| Formula | Liquidation price = entry price adjusted by leverage and maintenance margin assumptions. |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Entry price, leverage, margin, exchange preset, and long or short direction. |
| Sources | Runs in-browser using simplified Binance, Bybit, and OKX maintenance margin presets. |
| Limits | Cross margin, funding, fees, mark price, and risk-tier changes can move the real exchange result. |
How to Calculate Liquidation Price
This liquidation price calculator is built for crypto futures traders who want a fast estimate before opening a leveraged position. Enter your entry price, leverage, margin, exchange, and long or short direction to see how close your liquidation level is and whether the trade has enough room for normal volatility.
The result helps you compare leverage levels, test different margin amounts, and check whether your stop loss sits safely before liquidation. If you trade high leverage, even a small price move can matter, so a quick liquidation check is often the difference between a controlled setup and an unnecessary forced exit.
For a long position with isolated margin, the liquidation
price formula is:
Liquidation Price = Entry Price × (1 − 1/Leverage + MMR)
.
For a short position:
Liquidation Price = Entry Price × (1 + 1/Leverage − MMR)
.
Position size is: Position Size = Margin × Leverage.
Maintenance margin: Maint. Margin = Position Size × MMR.
Distance to liquidation: Distance % = |Liquidation Price − Entry Price| / Entry Price × 100%.
For example, at 10x leverage with Binance BTC (0.4% MMR), entering a long
at $65,000 gives a liquidation price of approximately
$65,000 × (1 − 0.1 + 0.004) = $58,760.
Always check liquidation distance before opening a trade. If you feel too exposed, consider reducing leverage or lowering position size. Use the position size calculator to size the trade from your account risk, the Profit/Loss Calculator to estimate upside and downside, and the funding rate calculator to model perpetual futures holding cost.
Which Liquidation Calculator Should You Use?
Use this page for a general liquidation price estimate across common futures exchanges. If your search is specifically about Binance or Bybit formulas, mark price behavior, or exchange-specific margin rules, use the dedicated page so the assumptions and wording match the platform.
| Intent | Best page | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| General liquidation price | Liquidation Price Calculator | You want a quick long or short estimate and exchange comparison. |
| Bybit formula or mark price | Bybit Liquidation Calculator | You are checking Bybit liquidation price formula, mark price, or margin mode behavior. |
| Binance futures liquidation | Binance Liquidation Calculator | You are checking Binance futures, risk tiers, mark price, or short-position formula direction. |
Master Liquidation Price Calculation
Read our step-by-step guide covering long/short formulas, exchange MMR differences, and how to use liquidation price for stop-loss planning.
Read Full Guide →Exchange-Specific Liquidation Pages
Liquidation Calculator — FAQ
What is liquidation price in crypto trading?
Liquidation price is the specific price level at which an exchange automatically closes a trader's leveraged position because the margin balance falls below the required maintenance margin.
How does leverage affect my liquidation price?
Higher leverage brings liquidation closer to entry because a smaller price move can consume the available margin. At 10x leverage, the rough initial margin rate is 10%; at 20x it is 5%; at 50x it is 2%, before maintenance margin and exchange-specific adjustments.
What is the difference between isolated and cross margin?
With isolated margin, only the margin assigned to the position supports that trade. With cross margin, more of the account balance can support the position, so liquidation depends on account-level equity, other positions, and available margin.
Can I change my liquidation price after opening a trade?
Yes, you can move your liquidation price further away by adding more margin to your position or by reducing your leverage (if the platform allows).
Does this calculator support Binance and Bybit?
Yes. The calculator includes simplified maintenance margin assumptions for Binance, Bybit, and OKX so traders can compare liquidation distance. Use the exchange-specific pages for more focused Binance or Bybit search intent.
Is this the official exchange liquidation price?
No. This page gives a planning estimate based on simplified margin assumptions. The official liquidation price is the live number shown by your exchange for the exact contract, account mode, risk tier, fees, and open positions.