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Liquidation Price Calculator

Know your liquidation price before you click buy. This calculator handles both long and short, both isolated and cross margin, and any leverage. Exchange-specific maintenance margin rates can be tuned. Cross-check with our LiqMap heatmap to see where other liquidations cluster.

Position

Results

Liquidation price45250.0
Distance from entry
-9.50%
Margin used
$100.00
Notional
$1,000
Mode
isolated

This is a model price · your exchange will also apply funding, insurance fund, and auto-deleveraging, so the real liquidation can differ slightly.

How the math works

  • Long: liq_price = entry × (1 − 1 / leverage + maintenance_margin_rate)
  • Short: liq_price = entry × (1 + 1 / leverage − maintenance_margin_rate)

Maintenance margin rate (MMR) varies by exchange and notional tier. Typical ranges: 0.4% (Binance BTC low-tier) to 2% (altcoins at high notional). Check your exchange's margin schedule for exact values.

Questions

How is the liquidation price calculated for a long?

For isolated margin, liquidation price = entry x (1 - 1/leverage + maintenance margin rate). Shorts use the mirrored formula with the signs flipped.

Does the calculator support cross margin?

Yes. Cross margin is modeled as an additional wallet-balance cushion added to the isolated formula, which pushes the liquidation price further away from entry.

What maintenance margin rate should I enter?

MMR varies by exchange and notional tier, typically from 0.4% for low-tier BTC on Binance up to about 2% for altcoins at high notional. Check your exchange's margin schedule for exact values.

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