YOLO Leverage Calculator
Want to 10x or 100x your account? This calculator shows exactly how much leverage you need — and how likely you are to get liquidated before you get there. Educational tool demonstrating why high-leverage YOLO trades are mathematically stacked against you.
Enter your account size, target multiplier (10x, 100x, etc.), stop loss distance, and volatility. See required leverage, liquidation probability, degeneracy score, and expected time to liquidation. Spoiler: the numbers aren't pretty.
Your current trading capital
How much you want to multiply your account (e.g., 10 for 10x, 100 for 100x)
Stop loss distance as percentage of entry price
Expected daily volatility (e.g., 5% for high volatility crypto)
Exchange maintenance margin requirement (typically 0.5-1%)
Required Leverage
To reach 10x target
550.0x
Liquidation Probability
Chance of getting liquidated before target
85.0%
Degeneracy Score
Extreme Risk
70
Key Metrics
Extreme Risk Warning
With 85.0% liquidation probability, you're almost certainly going to get liquidated before hitting your 10x target. This is essentially gambling, not trading. Consider more realistic targets and lower leverage.
Leverage Ladder
Required leverage and liquidation probability for different target multipliers
Liquidation Probability by Leverage
How liquidation probability increases with leverage
Reality Check
Required Leverage: You need 550.0x leverage to theoretically hit your 10x target. This means your liquidation distance is only -0.32% away from entry.
Liquidation Risk: With 85.0% liquidation probability, you're 85.0% likely to get liquidated before reaching your target. The math is stacked against you.
Expected Outcome: On average, you'd need to attempt this 1.2 times before getting liquidated. Most traders don't survive that many attempts.
Bottom Line: High-leverage YOLO trades are mathematically unfavorable. Professional traders don't try to 10x or 100x accounts — they aim for consistent smaller gains. Use the Optimal Leverage Calculator for realistic, risk-managed trading.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use this tool?
Use this tool when you're considering high-leverage trades to understand the extreme risk you're taking. It's a reality check — see exactly how much leverage you need to hit your target multiplier and how likely you are to get liquidated before you get there. This is educational, not a recommendation.
What is a degeneracy score?
The degeneracy score is a fun metric that rates how 'degen' your leverage strategy is. Higher scores mean higher risk and higher probability of liquidation. It's calculated based on leverage, target multiplier, and volatility. Scores above 80 are extremely risky, scores above 90 are basically gambling.
How is liquidation probability calculated?
Liquidation probability estimates the chance you'll get liquidated before hitting your target. It's based on volatility, leverage, and stop loss distance. Higher leverage and volatility increase liquidation probability. This is an estimate based on historical volatility patterns.
What's a realistic target multiplier?
10x is extremely difficult and requires high leverage with high liquidation risk. 100x is essentially gambling — the probability of success is near zero. Most professional traders aim for 20-50% gains per trade, not 10x or 100x. This tool shows why those multipliers are so dangerous.
How does volatility affect required leverage?
Higher volatility means you need even more leverage to hit your target, which increases liquidation probability. In volatile markets, the gap between entry and liquidation narrows, making it easier to get wiped out. Low volatility allows slightly safer high-leverage plays, but they're still extremely risky.
What if my liquidation probability is 90%+?
A 90%+ liquidation probability means you're almost certainly going to get liquidated before hitting your target. This is essentially gambling, not trading. The math doesn't work in your favor. Consider lower leverage and more realistic targets.
Can I actually 10x my account safely?
No — 10x'ing your account requires extreme leverage (often 50x-100x+) which comes with 80-95%+ liquidation probability. Even if you survive, you'd need to be right multiple times in a row. Professional traders don't try to 10x accounts — they aim for consistent smaller gains.
What's the expected time to liquidation?
Expected time to liquidation estimates how long (in trades or time) before you're likely to get liquidated. It's based on volatility and leverage. Higher leverage = faster liquidation. This helps visualize how quickly high-leverage positions can go wrong.
Should I use this for actual trading?
No — this tool is educational and shows why high-leverage YOLO trades are dangerous. Use it to understand the math behind leverage and liquidation risk. For actual trading, use the Optimal Leverage Calculator to find safe leverage levels.
What's the difference between this and Optimal Leverage Calculator?
Optimal Leverage Calculator finds safe leverage for risk management. YOLO Leverage Calculator shows the extreme leverage needed for unrealistic targets and the high probability of failure. One is for serious trading, one is for understanding why YOLO trades fail.
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