Crypto Leverage Calculator
Calculate leveraged exposure, margin and the move that wipes out your position.
Please note: Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and can lose value rapidly. All prices are entered manually — no live market data is used. Nothing here is investment advice.
What the Crypto Leverage Calculator does
Leverage multiplies both exposure and outcome. The number that matters is the percentage move that erases your margin: at 10× it is 10%, at 50× it is 2%. Compare that against how much the asset actually moves in a normal day.
Formula
Position size = Margin × LeverageWipeout move % = 100 ÷ LeverageP&L on a move = Position size × Move %
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margin (collateral) | selected currency | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Leverage | × | Yes | Accepts 1 or more. |
| Entry price | selected currency | Optional | Accepts 0 or more. |
| Currency | one of 10 options | Optional | — |
How to use it
- Choose Currency.
- Enter Margin (collateral) and Leverage.
- Optionally add Entry price.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
$1,000 of margin at 20× leverage.
- Margin
- 1000
- Leverage
- 20
A $20,000 position. A 5% adverse move erases the entire $1,000.
Frequently asked questions
What leverage do experienced crypto traders use?
Typically 2×–5×, and often none at all for spot positions. The extreme leverage exchanges offer exists because it generates liquidation volume, not because it is advisable.