Leverage & Margin Calculator
Enter position size and leverage to calculate required margin and effective exposure, or enter available margin and leverage to find your maximum position size.
How This Tool Works
Leverage amplifies your market exposure beyond your actual capital. Margin is the collateral held by the exchange against potential losses.
Required Margin = Position Size ÷ Leverage
Max Position = Available Margin × Leverage
For example: a $50,000 BTC position at 10× leverage requires $5,000 in margin. Maintenance margin (typically ~0.5% of position) is the minimum balance needed to keep the position open — falling below it triggers liquidation.
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