Crypto Liquidation Price Calculator
Know your liquidation price before you open a position. Supports both Coin-Margined (inverse) and USDT-Margined (linear) perpetual contracts with real OKX maintenance margin tiers.
Enter your entry price and leverage to see liquidation price
Isolated Margin Mode
This calculator assumes isolated margin. With cross margin, your entire account balance acts as collateral — liquidation price depends on total equity.
Pro Tip
COIN-M shorts can become "unliquidatable" at very low leverage (1x–2x). This is why some HODLers prefer hedging with low-leverage inverse shorts.
OKX BTC Maintenance Margin Rate (MMR) Tiers ▼
| Leverage | MMR | Example: 10,000 USDT margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1x – 10x | 0.50% | $5,000 position → $25 maint. margin |
| 11x – 20x | 0.65% | $200,000 position → $1,300 maint. margin |
| 21x – 50x | 1.00% | $500,000 position → $5,000 maint. margin |
| 51x – 75x | 1.50% | $750,000 position → $11,250 maint. margin |
| 76x – 100x | 2.00% | $1,000,000 position → $20,000 maint. margin |
| 101x – 125x | 2.50% | $1,250,000 position → $31,250 maint. margin |
Understanding Liquidation in Crypto Futures
Liquidation is the single most important number to know before opening any leveraged position. When the mark price reaches your liquidation price, the exchange forcefully closes your position and you lose your entire margin. No ifs, no buts.
Why Coin-Margined (Inverse) Contracts Are Different
Most liquidation calculators online only support USDT-Margined (linear) contracts. But inverse contracts — where margin and PnL are in BTC — use a fundamentally different formula. This calculator supports both, with the exact OKX formulas.
For coin-margined LONGs: Liq = Entry ÷ (1 + 1/Leverage − MMR)
For coin-margined SHORTs: Liq = Entry ÷ (1 + MMR − 1/Leverage)
Maintenance Margin Rate (MMR) Tiers
Higher leverage = higher MMR = closer liquidation. At 10x leverage your MMR is 0.5%. At 125x it jumps to 2.5%. This is not linear — going from 50x to 100x doesn't just double your risk, it also raises your maintenance margin requirement.
Bankruptcy Price vs Liquidation Price
The bankruptcy price is where your margin reaches exactly zero. The liquidation price is higher (for longs) or lower (for shorts) because the exchange needs a buffer — the maintenance margin — to cover the liquidation process itself. Your position gets liquidated before you hit zero.
⚠ Important
This calculator assumes isolated margin mode. With cross margin, your entire account balance acts as collateral, which can push your liquidation price further away — but also means a liquidation wipes your entire account. Always verify on the exchange's order confirmation screen before placing your trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the coin-margined (inverse) liquidation price formula?
OKX and Binance use these exact formulas for inverse perpetual contracts:
Long: Liquidation = Entry ÷ (1 + 1/Leverage − MMR)
Short: Liquidation = Entry ÷ (1 + MMR − 1/Leverage)
Most online calculators only handle USDT-margined linear contracts. Our calculator is one of the few that correctly implements the inverse formula — including the edge case where very low leverage (1x–2x) on a coin-margined short makes the position effectively unliquidatable.
Where can I find an OKX inverse contract liquidation calculator?
You're looking at it. This calculator uses real OKX maintenance margin rate (MMR) tiers — from 0.5% at 10x leverage to 2.5% at 125x. It supports both coin-margined (inverse) and USDT-margined (linear) contracts, shows the exact formula used, and displays your bankruptcy price alongside liquidation. No sign-up, works in browser.
How is Binance liquidation price different from OKX?
Binance and OKX use nearly identical formulas for isolated margin liquidation. The primary difference is in the MMR tiers — Binance typically uses slightly higher MMR at extreme leverage levels (125x). This calculator uses OKX's public MMR table, which gives a close approximation for Binance positions. Always double-check on your exchange's order confirmation screen.
How to avoid liquidation when trading crypto futures?
Three rules: (1) Use a stop loss that triggers before your liquidation price — never rely on liquidation as your exit. (2) Size your position so that a stop-loss hit costs you a predetermined, acceptable amount ( use our position calculator). (3) Know your MMR tier — higher leverage = closer liquidation. At 125x, a mere 0.8% move against you triggers liquidation.