2026-01-01 09:21:21

Quick Guide to Spotting Liquidation Levels in 30 Seconds

Getting liquidated is every trader's nightmare. Here's how to stay ahead of it.

When you're holding a leveraged position, your liquidation level is the price point where the exchange automatically closes your trade. Miss it, and you're done.

The math is simple: your liquidation price depends on three things—your entry price, leverage multiple, and collateral ratio. On most platforms, you can see this number right in your position details.

What matters more? **Don't ignore it.** A lot of traders set their stop-loss way above liquidation and get wiped out anyway when volatility spikes. Instead, keep liquidation levels visible at all times. Set alerts 5-10% above your liquidation price as a safety net.

One more thing: watch the support and resistance zones near liquidation clusters. Whales know where these levels sit, and they hunt them. Position your stops strategically—never leave yourself naked between entry and liquidation.

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AlwaysQuestioning

· 8h ago

To be honest, most people don't really understand their liquidation price... and then they get wiped out.

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RugDocScientist

· 8h ago

A bloody lesson, brothers... If you don't clearly see the liquidation price, you're really doomed. --- It's the same old story. Setting alerts at five to ten points—just listen and don't take it seriously. --- Big whale hunting is quite real. Setting stop-losses too loosely will get you eaten sooner or later. --- Thirty seconds? Haha. I only learned to watch this stuff after getting liquidated. --- The key is to keep an eye on it at all times. A sudden fluctuation and you're out immediately. --- The support and resistance levels are interesting. I'll try this approach next time.

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ponzi_poet

· 8h ago

Really, I've had enough of getting liquidated once; now I get scared just seeing leverage. Setting such a high stop-loss is useless; a sudden plunge can wipe it out to zero instantly. Whales specifically target this level.

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QuorumVoter

· 8h ago

After watching for a long time, I still can't understand why so many people get liquidated... The liquidation price is right there.

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