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Real-time long and short liquidations across Binance, Bybit, and more — 24h totals, largest single events, cascade timing.

Crypto Liquidation Tracker

Live crypto liquidation data across Binance, Bybit. Track real-time long/short liquidations, 24h totals, and the largest single liquidations.

Understanding Crypto Liquidations

A liquidation occurs when a trader's leveraged position is forcefully closed by the exchange because their margin balance can no longer support the position's unrealized losses. When Bitcoin drops sharply, traders using high leverage on long positions see their margin evaporate. The exchange automatically closes their positions at market price, creating additional selling pressure — a cascade effect where liquidations cause further price drops, triggering more liquidations.

This tracker shows real-time liquidation data across major exchanges including Binance, Bybit, and Kraken. Monitor 24-hour liquidation totals, long vs short breakdowns, the largest single liquidations, and live liquidation feeds updated every 30 seconds.

How Traders Use Liquidation Data

Identify Support & Resistance

Clusters of liquidations at specific price levels act as magnets — price tends to move toward areas of high liquidation concentration before reversing.

Gauge Market Sentiment

When longs dominate liquidations, the market is bearish. When shorts dominate, it's bullish. Extreme imbalances (80%+ one side) often precede reversals.

Spot Cascade Risks

A sudden spike in liquidation volume can signal the beginning of a cascade. Traders use this to either avoid entry or position for continuation moves.

Time Entries After Flushes

Major liquidation events ("flushes") often create temporary bottoms or tops. Contrarian traders look for entry opportunities after large cascades settle.

Long vs Short Liquidations

Long liquidations occur when the price drops — traders who bet on increases are force-closed. The exchange sells their positions at market, adding selling pressure. Short liquidations occur when the price rises — short sellers are force-closed. The exchange buys back their positions, adding buying pressure (short squeeze). Monitoring the ratio of long to short liquidations reveals which side of the market is overleveraged.

Liquidations by Exchange

Binance accounts for the highest liquidation volume due to 125x maximum leverage and dominant market share. Bybit follow. Kraken caps leverage at 50x, which naturally keeps positions further from liquidation. Different exchanges have different liquidation price calculations, maintenance margin tiers, and insurance fund sizes.

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Risk Warning

Liquidation data is provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed. Leveraged trading carries substantial risk of loss including the possibility of losing more than your initial investment. This does not constitute financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crypto liquidation?

What causes liquidations?

Liquidations are caused by adverse price movements that push a trader's margin below the maintenance requirement. High leverage, tight stop-losses (or no stop-losses), and volatile markets are the primary causes. At 100x leverage, a 1% move can liquidate a position.

What is the difference between long and short liquidations?

Long liquidations happen when the price drops — traders who bet on price increases get liquidated. Short liquidations happen when the price rises — traders who bet on price decreases get liquidated. A spike in long liquidations often signals a sharp market downturn.

Why do liquidations cause price cascades?

When a large position is liquidated, the exchange market-sells (for longs) or market-buys (for shorts) the position. This creates additional selling/buying pressure, which can trigger more liquidations in a cascade effect — sometimes called a 'liquidation squeeze'.

How can I avoid getting liquidated?

Use lower leverage (2-5x max), set stop-loss orders, size positions using the 1% risk rule, and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Monitor your liquidation price and maintain adequate margin. Our Liquidation Calculator can help you estimate your liquidation price before entering a trade.

Which exchange has the most liquidations?

Binance typically accounts for the highest liquidation volume due to its dominant market share and high leverage offerings (up to 125x). Bybit follow. Exchanges with lower maximum leverage like Kraken (50x) generally see fewer liquidations per user.

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