Liquidation Price Calculator for Crypto Futures

Calculate your crypto futures liquidation price instantly. Enter leverage, margin mode, and entry price to find your exact liquidation level on Hyperliquid and all major exchanges.

BTC-USD

Entry Price
Margin Mode
Account Value
Position Size
Leverage
10x
Liquidation Price
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Initial Margin
$1,000.00
Maintenance Margin
$500.00

How Is Liquidation Price Calculated?

Your liquidation price depends on your entry price, leverage, position size, and margin mode. In perpetual futures trading, every position has a maintenance margin requirement — the minimum margin needed to keep the position open.

For isolated margin, only the margin allocated to the position is considered. The liquidation price formula accounts for your initial margin (position size / leverage) minus the maintenance margin requirement, divided by the position size in coins.

For cross margin, your entire account balance acts as margin. This typically results in a wider liquidation range, giving your position more room — but your full account is at risk.

What Affects Your Liquidation Price?

  • Leverage — Higher leverage means the liquidation price is closer to your entry. At 50x leverage, even a 2% move can trigger liquidation.
  • Margin mode — Cross margin uses your full account balance, giving a wider liquidation buffer. Isolated margin limits risk to the allocated margin.
  • Maintenance margin — On Hyperliquid, this is calculated as 1/(2 × maxLeverage) of your notional value.

Tips to Avoid Liquidation

  • Use lower leverage — more margin buffer means your position can withstand larger price swings.
  • Set stop-loss orders below (for longs) or above (for shorts) your liquidation price to exit before forced liquidation.
  • Monitor your margin ratio and add margin when it gets low, especially in volatile market conditions.
  • Consider using isolated margin to limit losses to a single position rather than risking your entire account.

FAQ

What happens when you get liquidated?

When your position reaches the liquidation price, the exchange automatically closes it to prevent further losses. The liquidation engine takes over your position, and any remaining margin after covering losses is returned to your account.

Can I add margin to an open position to avoid liquidation?

In cross margin mode, depositing more funds into your account automatically increases your available margin and moves your liquidation price further away. In isolated margin mode, you can adjust the allocated margin for a specific position to change its liquidation price without affecting other positions.

Does funding rate affect my liquidation price?

Yes. Funding payments are added to or deducted from your margin balance over time. If you are consistently paying funding, your effective margin decreases, which brings your liquidation price closer to the current price. This is especially important for positions held over longer periods.

Is the liquidation price the same on every exchange?

No. Each exchange has its own maintenance margin requirements, fee structures, and liquidation engine mechanics. The liquidation price for the same position can differ between exchanges. Always use the calculator specific to the exchange you are trading on.

What is a partial liquidation?

Some exchanges reduce your position size incrementally rather than closing it entirely. This is called partial liquidation. It helps prevent full losses by reducing your exposure until the remaining position meets the maintenance margin requirement.

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