Solana (SOL) leverage & liquidation, in plain terms
Solana is a high-beta large cap: most exchanges cap SOL perps near 50x with a maintenance margin closer to 1.0% because it swings harder than BTC or ETH. Double-digit daily moves are normal. That volatility is why a 25x SOL long that looks fine at noon can be gone by dinner — keep leverage low and your liquidation price far from the action.
How the SOL liquidation price is calculated
Liquidation happens when your losses eat the margin backing the position. For an isolated long, the rough formula is entry × (1 − 1/leverage + maintenance margin); for a short it is entry × (1 + 1/leverage − maintenance margin). Higher leverage puts liquidation closer to your entry — at 10x a long is wiped by roughly a 10% drop, at 25x by about 4%. That is why sizing matters: use the position size calculator to risk a fixed amount, and the PnL calculator to see the upside before you enter.
SOL liquidation — frequently asked questions
How is the Solana (SOL) liquidation price calculated?
For an isolated long, liquidation ≈ entry × (1 − 1/leverage + maintenance margin), using a SOL maintenance margin around 1.0%. For a short it is entry × (1 + 1/leverage − maintenance margin). Higher leverage moves the liquidation price closer to your entry.
What leverage can I use on SOL?
Major exchanges list up to roughly 50x on Solana (SOL) perpetuals, but the maximum on offer is not a recommendation. The higher the leverage, the smaller the move that liquidates you — keep it low enough that a normal swing can't wipe the position.
At what price drop does SOL get liquidated at 10x?
At 10x, a long SOL position is liquidated by roughly a 10.0% move against you (a little less once the 1.0% maintenance margin is included). Enter your own numbers above to see the exact level.