Calculate your exact liquidation price at 10x leverage. See how far price can move against you before liquidation on both long and short positions.
10x leverage is the most popular level among retail crypto futures traders. It offers meaningful amplification without the extreme liquidation proximity of 25x or higher.
10x Leverage: The Math
At 10x, a 10% adverse price move wipes out your entire margin (minus fees). Your liquidation occurs slightly before this — at approximately 9.5% — due to the maintenance margin requirement.
Why Traders Choose 10x
Recommended Stop Loss Placement at 10x
Place your stop loss at 3–6% from entry — well above the ~9.5% liquidation distance. This gives you room to be wrong without risking liquidation.
Leverage
A multiplier that lets you control a larger position than your deposited capital — amplifying both gains and losses.
Liquidation Price
The price at which your leveraged position is forcibly closed by the exchange to prevent negative balance.
Margin
The collateral you deposit to open and maintain a leveraged trading position.
Maintenance Margin
The minimum account balance required to keep a leveraged position open — falling below this triggers liquidation.
At 10x leverage with 0.5% maintenance margin, your liquidation price is approximately 9.5% away from your entry. A $50,000 BTC long at 10x liquidates around $45,250.
10x is considered moderate-to-high for crypto. Most experienced traders use 3–10x maximum. Always set a stop loss well before your liquidation price to avoid being liquidated on normal volatility.
25x Liquidation
Find your exact liquidation price at 25x leverage for crypto futures. Know exactly how close liquidation is before you enter.
100x Liquidation
Calculate your liquidation price at 100x leverage. Understand exactly how a 1% price move wipes your entire margin at maximum leverage.
Liquidation Price
Calculate the exact liquidation price for any leveraged crypto position. Know your liquidation distance before entering any leveraged trade.