Forex Liquidation Calculator
Most traders set a stop loss and assume that’s their risk. But your broker doesn’t wait for your stop — it force-closes your position the moment your margin level hits its stop-out level, which on an over-leveraged trade can happen well before the price reaches your stop. This free forex liquidation calculator shows the exact price your broker would close you at, how many pips of room you really have, and the largest position size that keeps your own stop loss in control. Choose from 20 popular brokers — each with its real, sourced stop-out and margin-call levels — or enter your own, and see your true risk before you place the trade.
How to use the forex liquidation calculator
Enter your account balance, pick your broker and instrument, then set your entry, lot size, and stop loss. The tool instantly shows your liquidation price, how far it sits from entry in pips, and — if your position is too large — the maximum safe lot size that lets your own stop loss close the trade instead of the broker.
Frequently asked questions
What is a stop-out level in forex?
A stop-out level is the margin level (equity ÷ used margin) at which your broker automatically closes your open positions to stop your account going negative. At a 50% stop-out, once your equity falls to half the margin your trade requires, the broker force-closes it. Levels vary by broker, from 0% to 50% or more.
Why did my broker close my trade before my stop loss was hit?
If your position is large relative to your account, the margin it ties up leaves little room for the trade to move against you. Your equity can fall to the broker’s stop-out level — triggering a forced close — before the price ever reaches your planned stop loss. The calculator shows exactly where that stop-out price sits, so you can see whether it’s closer than your stop.
How is the liquidation (stop-out) price calculated?
From your account balance, position size in lots, leverage, entry price, and your broker’s stop-out percentage. The tool works out how far price can move against you before your equity hits the stop-out level, then shows that as a price and a distance in pips. It’s an estimate — real fills also depend on live prices, spread, and swap.
What’s the difference between a margin call and a stop-out?
A margin call is a warning that your margin level is getting low; a stop-out is the point where the broker actually starts closing positions. The margin-call level is always higher (earlier) than the stop-out level. Some brokers don’t publish a separate margin-call level.
Which brokers have the safest stop-out levels?
Stop-out levels vary widely — some brokers use 0% (positions are only closed near a total loss of equity), while others use 20%–50%. A lower stop-out gives a trade more room before forced closure, but also allows a larger loss before the account is protected. There is no single “best” setting; it depends on how you trade. The calculator lets you compare any of its 20 brokers’ levels against your own stop loss. This is general information, not a recommendation of any broker.
Does this calculator connect to my account or place trades?
No. It’s an educational risk tool. It never asks for logins, never connects to any broker, and cannot place or close trades. All results are estimates you should confirm against your broker’s live terms before trading.