📈 Reading Liquidation Data

Interpret positions and liquidation data accurately (PRO+ feature)

⚠️ DATA DISCLAIMER:

This platform provides Real-time liquidation zone data. Positions and prices updated continuously. Data may occasionally lag behind actual exchange state by seconds. Verify independently before trading.

The "Near Liquidation" Tab

The Near Liquidation tab shows positions currently approaching their liquidation price. This is available for Pro and higher tiers.

Position Row Fields

Field	Meaning	Example
Symbol & Current price	Cryptocurrency pair	BTC · Mark $79,165.5, ETH · Mark $2,515.95
Type	LONG (betting price up) or SHORT (betting price down)	LONG or SHORT
Distance %	% price must move to trigger liquidation	0.1%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 10.0%
Entry Price	Price where position was opened	$45,230
Margin	Amount of capital put up by the trader	$44, $10k, $12.5M, $29B
Leverage	Multiplier applied to position (1x to 500x)	5x, 10x, 40x, 100x, 500x

Understanding Distance %

The "Distance %" column is crucial. It shows how far price must move before the position liquidates.

Example Calculations

LONG Position:

Entry: $50,000 | Leverage: 10x | Liq Price: $45,000

Distance = ($50,000 - $45,000) / $50,000 = 10%

If price drops 10%, this position liquidates

SHORT Position:

Entry: $50,000 | Leverage: 5x | Liq Price: $60,000

Distance = ($60,000 - $50,000) / $50,000 = 20%

If price rises 20%, this position liquidates

Tier-Based Position Visibility

Different tiers see positions at different distance thresholds:

Tier	Positions Shown	Use Case
Starter	None (visibility disabled)	Zone learning only
Pro	Within 3% of liquidation	Very close to danger zone
Elite	Within 10% of liquidation	Building positions visible
Institutional	Within 15% of liquidation	Comprehensive position map

Position Size & Concentration

In the NEAR LIQUIDATION tab: Each row shows an INDIVIDUAL position with its EXACT liquidation price to 2 decimal places. Positions are shown exactly as they exist on the exchange with no rounding or aggregation (e.g., $78,564, $78,576, $78,161, $78,157, $78,142 - each is a separate position at its precise liquidation price).

Individual liquidation prices: Each position has its own exact liquidation price from the exchange (no bands applied)
Many positions listed at similar (but different) prices: Indicates concentration near a price level
Positions spread across different prices: Indicates dispersed entry points
Positions close to current price: Most critical (liquidation imminent)
Large USD value per position: Significant liquidation impact if triggered

In the LIQ PROFILE bar chart (left panel): The SAME individual positions are rounded into price bands for visualization. This is how multiple different prices create tall bars:

Rounding process: Each position's liquidation price is rounded to the nearest band boundary (e.g., $78,564 → $78,600, $78,576 → $78,600, $78,588 → $78,600 for BTC)
Aggregation: All positions that round to the same band are combined into one bar
Tall bar = many individual positions that rounded to the same band
Bar height = total USD volume of all positions in that price band
Price bands used for rounding: Dynamic 1% of current market price (updated daily)

How Price Bands Work

Key insight: Positions in NEAR LIQUIDATION show exact prices. Positions in LIQ PROFILE are those SAME positions rounded into bands based on 1% of current market price.

Dynamic Band Sizing: Each coin's band size = Current Market Price × 1%. Band sizes are recalculated daily and automatically refreshed.
Example: If BTC is at $78,612, the band size is $786.12 (bucket width). Positions within this range are aggregated for visualization.
Automatic Updates: Band sizes adjust as market prices change to maintain consistent liquidation zone granularity across all coins.

Concrete example for BTC at $78,612:

With band size = $786.12 (1% of $78,612):
NEAR LIQUIDATION tab shows exact prices: $78,564, $78,576, $78,588 (all separate positions)
LIQ PROFILE groups them: All three fall within the SAME band range
Result: One bar appears at that price level showing combined USD volume of all 3 positions
Key point: Band size ($786.12) is the bucket width. Positions within that bucket are aggregated for the chart. They keep their exact prices in NEAR LIQUIDATION. As BTC price changes, the band size adjusts daily to maintain consistent 1% granularity.

Data Freshness & Updates

Update Frequency

Liquidation data updates every 1-5 seconds depending on:

Exchange API response time
Network conditions
Market activity level

Data Completeness

The data shown is consistently available and complete. Minor variations you may see are:

Occasional spike latency (1-2 seconds) during high network congestion
Positions closing before liquidation (traders exit early)
Brief sync delays when platform restarts (auto-resolves within seconds)

Most position and liquidation data is captured in real-time. The platform is designed for reliability and data integrity.

Reading Exchange-Specific Data

Each exchange has unique characteristics:

Hyperliquid (HY)

Perpetual Futures Exchange
Max leverage: 40x
Data most readily available
Professional market (usually liquid)
Available to all tiers

GMX (GM)

Decentralized Perpetual Exchange
Max leverage: 100x
Variable leverage based on pool liquidity
Available to Pro+ tiers

Injective (IN)

Fully decentralized derivatives exchange
Max leverage: 100x
Variable leverage options
Multiple asset types (perpetuals, spot, options)
Available to Elite+ tiers

Gains Network (GA)

Leverage Trading Protocol
Max leverage: 500x (EXTREME)
Much wider distance % to liquidation
High volatility, high liquidation events
Available to Elite+ tiers

Drift (DR)

Perpetual Futures Protocol
Max leverage: 101x
Community-owned exchange
Smaller but growing market
Institutional+ tier only

Common Misinterpretations

❌ Myth: Zones predict price movement

✅ Reality: Zones show where liquidations COULD occur, not where they WILL occur. Price depends on many factors.

❌ Myth: All liquidations happen instantly

✅ Reality: Liquidations can be delayed. Positions may close before reaching liquidation price.

❌ Myth: High position count = guaranteed support

✅ Reality: Positions are one factor. Market sentiment, news, and other factors matter equally or more.

❌ Myth: Platform data is 100% accurate

✅ Reality: Platform data is accurate and complete under normal conditions. Occasional latency may occur during extreme market volatility or network congestion. For critical decisions, cross-reference with exchange data as a best practice.

Best Practices for Data Analysis

Verify independently: Check exchange data directly for critical decisions
Use multiple timeframes: Zones appear different on 5m vs 1h charts
Consider context: Market sentiment, news, and volatility matter
Don't over-rely: Liquidation data is one tool among many
Manage risk: Always use appropriate position sizing and stop losses

FINAL REMINDER:

This data is provided for informational and analytical purposes to support your trading research. It is NOT financial advice and should not be the sole basis for trading decisions. Like all trading tools, use proper risk management, position sizing, and independent verification before executing trades.