Crypto Leverage Calculator
Visualize how leverage affects your position size, liquidation price, and risk before entering a trade.
Position Multiplier
See how leverage multiplies your effective position size.
Liquidation Distance
Calculate how close liquidation gets as leverage increases.
Risk Management
Understand maximum loss at each leverage level.
Leverage Comparison Table
Based on $100 margin and $60,000 BTC entry price.
| Leverage | Position | Liq. Distance | Liq. Price | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x | $200 | 50% | $30,000 | Low |
| 5x | $500 | 20% | $48,000 | Low |
| 10x | $1,000 | 10% | $54,000 | Medium |
| 25x | $2,500 | 4% | $57,600 | High |
| 50x | $5,000 | 2% | $58,800 | Very High |
| 100x | $10,000 | 1% | $59,400 | Extreme |
Leverage Formulas
These are simplified isolated margin formulas. Actual values depend on maintenance margin rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is leverage in crypto trading?
Leverage allows you to open a position larger than your actual capital. With 10x leverage, $100 in margin controls a $1,000 position. However, losses are also magnified proportionally.
How much leverage should I use?
Beginners should use 2-5x, experienced traders 5-20x. Using 50x or more means a 2% adverse move can liquidate your position entirely.
How does leverage affect liquidation price?
Higher leverage pulls your liquidation price closer to entry. At 10x, ~10% move liquidates you. At 25x, ~4%. At 50x, ~2%. At 100x, ~1%.
What is the difference between cross and isolated margin?
Isolated margin risks only the margin assigned to the position. Cross margin uses your entire account balance as collateral, giving more distance to liquidation but risking total account loss.
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Educational estimates only. High leverage can lead to rapid losses.