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Crypto Liquidation Price Calculator (Long)
Calculate the exact liquidation price for a long crypto futures position based on entry price, leverage, and maintenance margin rate.
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Liquidation Price⧉
$58,825.00
Price where your long position is force-closed
Distance to Liquidation⧉
9.50%
$6,175.00 below entry
Required Margin⧉
$100.00
Position $1,000.00 ÷ 10× leverage
Max Loss (Margin)⧉
$100.00
Total margin at risk if liquidated
Take-Profit Price⧉
$68,250.00
Potential profit: $50.00
Risk/Reward Ratio⧉
1 : 0.5
Consider a wider TP target
Contract Qty⧉
0.015385
Units at $65,000.00
Safety Score⧉
Risky
Based on 9.50% distance to liquidation
Distance to Liquidation
9.50% buffer
Liquidation: $58,825.00Entry: $65,000.00
Leverage Comparison
| Leverage | Liq. Price | Distance % | Margin Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× | $32,825.00 | 49.50% | $500.00 |
| 3× | $43,658.33 | 32.83% | $333.33 |
| 5× | $52,325.00 | 19.50% | $200.00 |
| 10× | $58,825.00 | 9.50% | $100.00 |
| 20× | $62,075.00 | 4.50% | $50.00 |
| 25× | $62,725.00 | 3.50% | $40.00 |
| 50× | $64,025.00 | 1.50% | $20.00 |
| 75× | $64,458.33 | 0.83% | $13.33 |
| 100× | $64,675.00 | 0.50% | $10.00 |
| 125× | $64,805.00 | 0.30% | $8.00 |
Price Drop Scenarios
| Price Drop | New Price | P&L | P&L % | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5% | $61,750.00 | -$50.00 | -50.00% | ✅ Open |
| −10% | $58,500.00 | -$100.00 | -100.00% | 💀 LIQUIDATED |
| −15% | $55,250.00 | -$150.00 | -150.00% | 💀 LIQUIDATED |
| −20% | $52,000.00 | -$200.00 | -200.00% | 💀 LIQUIDATED |
| −30% | $45,500.00 | -$300.00 | -300.00% | 💀 LIQUIDATED |
| −50% | $32,500.00 | -$500.00 | -500.00% | 💀 LIQUIDATED |
Planning notes, formulas, and examples
About the Crypto Liquidation Price Calculator (Long)
When you open a leveraged long position, the exchange sets a liquidation price — the price at which your position is automatically closed because your margin can no longer cover the losses. Knowing this price before entering a trade is essential for survival in crypto futures trading.
The liquidation price for a long position depends on three factors: your entry price, the leverage used, and the exchange's maintenance margin rate. Higher leverage brings the liquidation price closer to your entry, giving you less room for the trade to move against you before your margin is wiped out.
This calculator uses the standard liquidation formula employed by major exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Enter your trade parameters and see exactly how far price needs to drop before your position is liquidated. Use this information to set proper stop-losses well above the liquidation level.
Use the result to map token-release or fee scenarios and revisit the model when market conditions, unlock terms, or portfolio assumptions change.
When This Page Helps
Getting liquidated means losing your entire margin immediately — there's no partial loss, it's 100% gone. This calculator shows exactly where that happens so you can set stop-losses above the liquidation price and ensure you never lose more than planned. It's especially critical for high-leverage trades where liquidation can be just 1-2% away from entry.
How to Use the Inputs
- Enter your entry price for the long position.
- Enter the leverage multiplier used.
- Enter the maintenance margin rate (check your exchange's schedule).
- View the calculated liquidation price.
- Ensure your stop-loss is placed well above the liquidation price.
- Consider adding a safety buffer of at least 0.5-1% above liquidation.
Formula used
Liquidation Price (Long) = Entry Price × (1 − 1/Leverage + Maintenance Margin Rate)
Distance to Liquidation = Entry Price − Liquidation Price
Distance % = (Distance / Entry Price) × 100Example Calculation
Result: Liquidation at $45,250
Long entry at $50,000 with 10x leverage and 0.5% maintenance margin: Liq = $50,000 × (1 − 1/10 + 0.005) = $50,000 × 0.905 = $45,250. The price needs to drop 9.5% ($4,750) from entry to liquidate. Your stop-loss should be at least at $46,000 — well above the liquidation level.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always set your stop-loss at least 1% above the liquidation price to account for slippage.
- Lower leverage pushes the liquidation price further from entry, giving you more room.
- In cross margin mode, your liquidation price can change as other positions consume margin.
- Adding margin to an open position moves the liquidation price lower (safer for longs).
- During flash crashes, price can gap through your stop and hit liquidation — use lower leverage.
- Check the exchange's maintenance margin tier for your position size, as rates increase for larger positions.
How Exchanges Handle Liquidation
When the mark price reaches your liquidation price, the exchange's liquidation engine takes over your position. It attempts to close the position at the best available price. If the close price is better than the bankruptcy price (where equity = 0), the difference goes to the insurance fund. If worse, the insurance fund covers the shortfall.
The Importance of the Maintenance Margin Rate
The maintenance margin rate is the minimum equity ratio you must maintain. On Binance Futures, this ranges from 0.4% for small positions to 5% for very large ones. A higher maintenance rate means you get liquidated sooner, which is why large position holders face higher effective risk even at the same leverage.
Preventing Liquidation in Practice
The safest approach is to never let a position reach its liquidation price. Set stop-losses at least 1-2% above liquidation. Use alerts at key levels. Keep extra margin available in your account. And most importantly, use the minimum leverage needed for your strategy — excessive leverage is the number one reason retail traders get liquidated.
Sources & Methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Exchanges use slightly different formulas that may include taker fees, funding rates, and margin mode adjustments. The formula here gives a close approximation. Check your exchange's documentation for exact liquidation formulas specific to their platform.
You can avoid liquidation by: setting stop-losses above the liquidation price, using lower leverage, adding margin to the position, or partially closing the position. The most reliable method is always having a stop-loss order in place that triggers before the liquidation level.
When liquidated, you lose your entire margin (in isolated mode) or potentially your entire account balance (in cross mode). The exchange's liquidation engine closes your position at the best available price. Any remaining margin after covering losses and fees goes to the exchange's insurance fund.
Yes. Most exchanges use tiered maintenance rates that increase with position size. A small position might have a 0.4% rate, while a large position could be 2% or more. Check the exchange's tier table for the exact rate applicable to your position size.
In cross margin mode, your entire available balance acts as collateral, pushing the liquidation price further from entry. However, if you have multiple losing positions, they can drain your balance and bring liquidation closer for all positions simultaneously.
To keep liquidation approximately 20% below entry for a long, you need roughly 5x leverage (1/5 = 20%). At 4x, it's about 25% away. At 3x, about 33%. The exact distance depends on the maintenance margin rate, but the 1/leverage formula gives a good approximation.
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