Trading glossary · practical definition

What is liquidation?

An exchange-enforced position close when margin falls below the required threshold.

Liquidation in plain English

An exchange-enforced position close when margin falls below the required threshold.

Liquidation uses mark-price and margin rules, not simply the last traded price.

Practical example

Higher leverage reduces the adverse price move a position can absorb.

Common mistake

Using liquidation as a stop-loss.

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