Skip to main content

How Does the ‘Liquidation Price’ Change with Varying Leverage Levels?

The liquidation price is the price at which a position's losses fully deplete the initial margin and reach the maintenance margin level. Higher leverage means a smaller margin is used to control a larger position.

Consequently, the liquidation price is much closer to the entry price with high leverage. Lower leverage, conversely, provides a wider buffer, pushing the liquidation price further away from the entry price.

What Are the Challenges of Maintaining Liquidity across Different Layer 2 Networks That Host Derivatives Markets?
How Does the Choice of M and N Affect Wallet Resilience?
How Does the Maintenance Margin Level Affect the Required Collateral for a Position?
How Is the Fill Rate of a Limit Order Affected by the Chosen Limit Price?