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Liquidation

Forced closure of a leveraged position when equity falls below the venue’s maintenance requirements.

Exchanges liquidate using mark prices, maintenance margin rates, and sometimes insurance funds. Napkin math is a first pass — always confirm on the venue calculator.

Bankruptcy price is a theoretical zero-equity level; liquidation usually happens earlier. Lower leverage and wider buffers reduce forced-exit risk.

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Updated 2026-09-09. Educational only — not financial advice. All terms