📊 The #1 Mistake That Gets Traders Liquidated
After analyzing hundreds of liquidations, I found the common pattern:
Traders enter positions without calculating their liquidation price first.
Here's what happens:
You think: "Bitcoin is going to $100K, let me use 50x leverage to maximize profits!"
Reality: BTC drops 2% in a flash crash → You're liquidated → BTC continues to $100K without you.
You were RIGHT about the direction, but WRONG about the risk management.
🛡️ The Solution:
Before EVERY trade, ask yourself:
1. What's my liquidation price?
2. Can the market realistically hit that level?
3. Am I comfortable with this risk?
I built a free calculator that answers these questions instantly:
👉 https://houariblr.github.io/crypto-calculator/
How to use it:
1. Enter your entry price (e.g., $50,000 for BTC)
2. Enter your leverage (e.g., 10x)
3. Choose Long or Short
4. Click Calculate
It shows you:
✅ Exact liquidation price
✅ Distance to liquidation in %
✅ Risk per 1% price move
✅ Warning if leverage is too high
Pro Tips:
- Keep leverage under 10x for better sleep at night
- Always use stop losses
- If liquidation price is less than 10% away, reduce leverage
- Never use max leverage on any exchange
Remember: In crypto, survival is more important than massive gains.
A consistent 5% monthly return beats getting liquidated trying for 100x.
Stay safe out there! 💪
What's your experience with liquidations? Drop a comment below 👇
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