Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate liquidation price on Binance at 100x leverage?
With 100x leverage on a long position, your liquidation price is approximately: Entry Price × (1 - 1/100) = Entry Price × 0.99. So if you enter a BTC long at $65,000 with 100x leverage, your liquidation price is approximately $64,350 — just a 1% drop. Use Binance's built-in calculator or our Liquidation Calculator for exact figures including fees.
Does Binance show liquidation price before I open a trade?
Yes. On Binance Futures, when you enter your order details (leverage, position size, entry price), the estimated liquidation price is displayed before you confirm the trade. You can also use the built-in calculator in the Binance Futures trading interface.
What is Binance's maintenance margin rate?
Binance uses a tiered maintenance margin system. For smaller positions (Tier 1, up to 50,000 USDT), the maintenance margin rate is 0.4%. As your position size increases, the maintenance margin rate increases — up to 5% for the largest positions. This means larger positions are liquidated sooner.
Is the liquidation price different for isolated vs cross margin on Binance?
Yes. In isolated margin, the liquidation price is based only on the margin allocated to that position. In cross margin, your entire available USDT balance acts as collateral, so the liquidation price is further from your entry — but you risk your entire account.
Can I change my leverage on Binance after opening a position?
Yes, Binance allows you to adjust leverage on open positions. Increasing leverage moves your liquidation price closer to your entry price. Decreasing leverage moves it further away but requires additional margin. Always check the new liquidation price after adjusting.
What happens to my funds after liquidation on Binance?
In isolated margin, you lose only the margin allocated to that position. Any remaining account balance is untouched. In cross margin, your entire available balance may be used to prevent liquidation — and if it's not enough, the full balance is lost. Binance's Insurance Fund covers any remaining deficit.
The Liquidation Price Formula
Binance uses the following simplified formula to calculate the liquidation price for USDT-margined futures:
Long: Liq. Price = Entry × (1 − 1/Leverage + MMR)
Short: Liq. Price = Entry × (1 + 1/Leverage − MMR)
The maintenance margin rate (MMR) varies by position size tier. For most retail positions under 50,000 USDT, the MMR is 0.4% .
⚡ Quick Estimate: For a rough calculation, your liquidation distance is approximately 1 / leverage . At 100x, that's a 1% move. At 10x, it's 10%.
Liquidation at 10x vs 50x vs 100x
Here's how leverage dramatically affects your liquidation price (BTC Long at $65,000):
⚠️ Reality Check: At 100x leverage, a 0.6% price move — which can happen in seconds during volatile markets — wipes out your entire position. BTC regularly moves 2–5% within a single hour.
Try these calculations yourself with our free Liquidation Calculator .
Binance
Binance doesn't use a flat maintenance margin rate. Instead, it uses a tiered system where larger positions require proportionally more margin:
Key Insight: The higher your position size, the lower your max leverage and the higher the maintenance margin — meaning you get liquidated sooner . This is Binance's way of managing systemic risk.
Using Binance
Binance provides a built-in calculator on the Futures trading page. Here's how to use it:
💡 Prefer a standalone tool? Our Liquidation Calculator works the same way but includes PnL calculation and doesn't require a Binance account.