Guide

Liquidation Calculator Guide: Step-by-Step for Crypto Futures

Calculating your liquidation price correctly is critical for protecting your positions in crypto futures. This guide explains how to use a liquidation calculator with real trade examples.

What is a Liquidation Calculator?

A liquidation calculator determines at what price your position will be forcibly closed based on your entry price, leverage, and position direction. This information is essential for setting stop losses and building your risk management strategy.

How to Calculate Liquidation Price

1

Enter Entry Price

Input the price at which you opened your position.

2

Select Leverage

Choose your leverage level: 5x, 10x, 25x, etc.

3

Set Position Direction

Select whether you are Long or Short.

4

Calculate

The calculator automatically shows your liquidation price.

Real Example: BTC Long Position

Entry Price$45,000
Leverage10x
PositionLong
Liquidation Price$40,950

In this example, if BTC falls below $40,950, your position will be liquidated.

Liquidation Calculation Tips

  • Always set stop loss before the liquidation price
  • Higher leverage = closer liquidation price
  • If using cross margin, your entire balance is at risk
  • High funding rates can erode your margin

Bybit vs Binance Liquidation Differences

Each exchange has slightly different maintenance margin rates. Bybit typically uses 0.5% MMR, Binance is similar. Always verify with the exchange's own calculator.

Calculate Your Liquidation Price

Methodology & Trust

Methodology

Calculations follow standard position sizing: risk amount / stop distance, adjusted for leverage and taker fees. Results are based on your inputs and are for educational purposes only.

Primary Sources

Liquidation and margin rules vary by exchange; always verify the latest terms on official documentation.

Articles are written by active traders and reviewed for clarity. The last updated date appears at the top of each article.

This content is not financial advice.