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Margin, Leverage and Liquidation Price Calculator

By Bilawal Hussain ยท 4 November 2026 ยท 2 min read
Margin, Leverage and Liquidation Price Calculator

Before opening a leveraged position, see the required margin, effective leverage and an approximate liquidation price, with today's prices available.

Open the free Margin & Leverage Calculator โ†’

What is the Margin & Leverage Calculator?

Required margin, effective leverage and approximate liquidation price for leveraged positions (forex, CFDs, crypto futures). It's completely free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.

Screenshot of the Margin & Leverage Calculator on ReadyToUse
The Margin & Leverage Calculator, as it looks on ReadyToUse.

Why it's helpful

Who it's for

Forex, CFD and crypto futures traders.

How to use it

  1. Enter balance, entry, size and leverage.
  2. Check how far price can move against you before liquidation.
๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Educational only. High leverage means small price moves can wipe out a position.

๐Ÿ’ป Open source: this tool is free and open source (MIT License). View the code on GitHub, download it and run it offline.

The bigger picture: Trading

Most trading losses come from poor risk management, not bad ideas. Position sizing, risk/reward and journaling tools help traders and investors stay disciplined. These tools are educational and not financial advice.

What's changing: More UAE residents now trade stocks, gold and crypto through apps, which makes basic risk education more important than ever.

Frequently asked questions

Why is effective leverage different?

Effective leverage compares the full position value with your whole account, not just the margin posted.

Ready to try it?
Use the Margin & Leverage Calculator free โ†’
No sign-up ยท Runs in your browser

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Bilawal Hussain
Full-stack developer in Dubai and creator of ReadyToUse: free tools that just work. Connect on LinkedIn