Calculate Profit (PnL), ROE, and Liquidation Prices for Futures Trading
Long (Buy)
Short (Sell)
Total Position Size:$0.00
Net Profit / Loss (PnL):$0.00
Return on Equity (ROE):0.00%
Est. Liquidation Price:$0.00
function calculateCryptoLeverage() {
// 1. Get input values
var posType = document.getElementById('positionType').value;
var collateral = parseFloat(document.getElementById('collateral').value);
var leverage = parseFloat(document.getElementById('leverage').value);
var entry = parseFloat(document.getElementById('entryPrice').value);
var exit = parseFloat(document.getElementById('exitPrice').value);
// 2. Validation
if (isNaN(collateral) || isNaN(leverage) || isNaN(entry) || isNaN(exit)) {
alert("Please enter valid numbers for all fields.");
return;
}
if (collateral <= 0 || leverage < 1 || entry <= 0 || exit = 0 ? '+' : ") + '$' + pnlFormatted;
// Color coding for PnL
if (pnl >= 0) {
pnlEl.className = 'clc-result-value clc-value-positive';
} else {
pnlEl.className = 'clc-result-value clc-value-negative';
}
var roeEl = document.getElementById('resROE');
roeEl.innerText = roe.toFixed(2) + '%';
if (roe >= 0) {
roeEl.className = 'clc-result-value clc-value-positive';
} else {
roeEl.className = 'clc-result-value clc-value-negative';
}
// Liquidation Handling (Negative check)
if (liquidation < 0) liquidation = 0;
document.getElementById('resLiquidation').innerText = '$' + liquidation.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
}
Understanding the Crypto Leverage Calculator
Trading cryptocurrencies with leverage (futures or margin trading) allows investors to amplify their buying power. However, it significantly increases risk. This Crypto Leverage Calculator is designed to help traders plan their positions by calculating potential Profit and Loss (PnL), Return on Equity (ROE), and estimated Liquidation prices before entering a trade.
How to Use This Calculator
To get accurate results, input the following data points:
Position Type: Choose Long if you expect the price to go up, or Short if you expect the price to go down.
Collateral / Margin: The actual amount of your own capital you are risking in the trade (e.g., $1,000 USDT).
Leverage: The multiplier offered by the exchange (e.g., 10x, 50x, 100x). High leverage increases both potential profit and the speed of liquidation.
Entry Price: The price at which you open the position.
Target / Exit Price: The price at which you plan to close the position.
Core Concepts and Formulas
1. Position Size
Your total trading power is determined by your collateral multiplied by your leverage. If you invest $1,000 with 10x leverage, your position size is $10,000. The exchange lends you the difference.
Formula: Position Size = Collateral × Leverage
2. Profit & Loss (PnL) Calculation
The PnL depends on the direction of your trade and the price movement relative to your position size.
Long Position: You profit when the Exit Price is higher than the Entry Price.
Short Position: You profit when the Exit Price is lower than the Entry Price.
3. Return on Equity (ROE)
ROE measures your profit percentage relative to your initial margin, not the total position size. This is why leverage is powerful; a 5% move in asset price with 10x leverage results in a 50% ROE.
4. Liquidation Price
The liquidation price is the point at which your losses equal your collateral margin (minus maintenance margin fees). If the price hits this level, the exchange automatically closes your position to prevent you from owing more money than you deposited.
Long Liquidation: Below your entry price.
Short Liquidation: Above your entry price.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happens if my ROE hits -100%?
If your Return on Equity hits -100%, you have lost your entire initial collateral. In practice, exchanges liquidate your position slightly before this point (Maintenance Margin) to cover fees.
Does this calculator include trading fees?
This calculator provides a gross PnL estimate. Real-world results will be slightly lower due to "Maker" and "Taker" fees charged by exchanges (usually between 0.02% and 0.06% of the total position size, not just the margin).
Is 100x leverage safe?
Extremely high leverage (like 100x) is highly risky. A price movement of just 1% against your position will result in 100% loss (Liquidation). It is generally recommended only for experienced traders with strict stop-loss strategies.