Liquidation Heatmap

Price levels where leveraged positions get liquidated — color intensity shows position concentration

2:00
How to Read This Page
Cyan/green/yellow zones (below price) = long liquidations. Red/pink zones (above price) = short liquidations. Brighter color = denser cluster — these act as liquidity magnets.
Candles — white (black outline) = bullish, black (white outline) = bearish. Glow effect makes candles pop against the heatmap background.
Cluster labels — cyan/red pills on the right edge mark the top 3 long and short liquidation clusters. Each shows price level and distance (%) from current price. Dashed lines trace each cluster across the chart.
Cascade Risk — how close the nearest cluster is to current price. High scores (red) mean a small move could trigger a chain of forced liquidations.
Timeframe:
Cascade Risk
--
Nearest Long Liq
--
below current price
Nearest Short Liq
--
above current price
Long / Short OI
-- / --
Cascade Risk
A score from 0–100% estimating how likely a liquidation cascade is. Above 60% (red) means a large cluster is close — one push can force a chain of forced sells or buys.
Nearest Long Liq
How far price must drop (%) before hitting the densest long liquidation cluster. A low % means longs are fragile — a small dump could trigger a cascade that accelerates the move down.
Nearest Short Liq
How far price must rise (%) before hitting the densest short liquidation cluster. A small % means shorts are vulnerable — a rally can force a short squeeze that accelerates upward momentum.
Long / Short OI Ratio
Total open interest split between longs (cyan) and shorts (red). A heavily long-skewed market is more vulnerable to downside cascades; a short-heavy market is at risk from short squeezes.
Liquidation Heatmap
BTC/USDT
Long Liq Short Liq Bull Bear Price
--
Current: --
--
How to Read the Heatmap
Dual-Color Heatmap
Cyan→green→yellow zones below price = long liquidations. Red→pink zones above price = short liquidations. Brighter = denser cluster. These zones act as liquidity magnets — price is often drawn toward them.
Candles & Timeframes
White candles = bullish, black candles = bearish. Switch between 5m to 1D timeframes to see short-term vs long-term liquidation buildup. Scroll to zoom the time axis, shift+scroll to zoom price axis.
Cluster Labels & Tooltip
Labeled pills on the right edge mark the top 3 long (cyan) and top 3 short (red) clusters with price + distance %. Dashed lines trace them across the chart. Hover any cell for detailed density, zone type, and OHLC data.
Long (below)
Dense
Short (above)
Dense
Cyan/teal zones (below price) — Long liquidations. If price drops to these levels, overleveraged longs get force-closed, amplifying the downward move. Traders watch these as potential support zones that could "give way".
Red zones (above price) — Short liquidations. If price pumps to these levels, overleveraged shorts get force-closed, triggering a short squeeze and accelerating the rally. Treat as potential resistance that, if broken, can cause explosive moves.
Trading tip: large yellow clusters directly above or below current price often act as price targets during volatile sessions. Market makers and large players may intentionally push price toward them to trigger liquidity.
Data: /v1/liquidations → docs
Top Liquidation Clusters
Side Liq Price Leverage Volume Distance Intensity
Loading...
How to Read the Cluster Table
Side (Long vs Short)
Long clusters sit below the current price — these liquidate on a drop. Short clusters sit above — these liquidate on a pump. Rows sorted by total notional size so the most impactful levels appear first.
Leverage Band
Higher leverage (50x, 100x) positions liquidate at much closer distances to entry price, making them fragile. A 100x position liquidates just 1% away. Lower leverage (2x–5x) positions need a 20–50% move to liquidate.
Distance % and Intensity
Distance shows how far price must move to reach that cluster. Intensity bar compares cluster size relative to the largest cluster on screen. Bright yellow = most dangerous. Prioritize clusters within 3–5% of current price.
Strategy tip: when a large long cluster sits 2–3% below and a large short cluster sits 4–5% above, the market may be range-bound until one side gives. A break toward either cluster often accelerates sharply once liquidations begin.
Data: /v1/liquidations → docs
How It Works

Cross-Exchange Aggregation

Liquidation data is aggregated across Bybit, Binance, and Hyperliquid derivatives markets. Each exchange reports open positions with their entry prices and leverage — from this we calculate the exact price levels where forced liquidations would trigger.

Heatmap Visualization

The heatmap plots liquidation density by price level. Brighter, hotter zones indicate where more leveraged positions are concentrated. These clusters act as magnets — when price approaches them, cascading liquidations can accelerate the move.

Cascade Risk Scoring

The cascade risk score estimates the probability of a liquidation chain reaction. It considers the total notional value at each level, the distance from current price, and the density of nearby clusters. Higher scores mean a price move into that zone is more likely to accelerate.

Reading the Heatmap

Liquidation Clusters as Magnets

Large liquidation clusters above the current price represent short liquidations — shorts that would be force-closed if price rises. Clusters below are long liquidations — longs that get wiped out on a drop. Market makers and whales often target these clusters because the cascading volume provides liquidity for their own large positions.

Leverage Bands & Risk Levels

Positions at higher leverage (50x, 100x) liquidate closer to current price and are triggered first, creating initial momentum. Lower leverage positions (5x, 10x) liquidate further away but carry much larger notional value. When price reaches a low-leverage cluster after sweeping high-leverage ones, the resulting cascade can be explosive. Watch for asymmetric clusters — more liquidations on one side signals directional vulnerability.

Important Caveats

Estimated Positions

Exchanges do not publish individual positions. Liquidation levels are estimated from open interest, funding rates, and average entry prices. Actual liquidation levels may differ, especially during periods of rapid position turnover.

Dynamic Landscape

Traders continuously open and close positions. Liquidation clusters shift in real-time as the market moves. A cluster visible now may partially or fully disappear before price reaches it. Always check the latest data before making decisions.

Not Financial Advice

Liquidation data shows where forced selling/buying could occur — it does not predict price direction. Use it as one input alongside your own analysis, risk management, and position sizing. Never risk more than you can afford to lose.

Disclaimer: Liquidation heatmap data is estimated from publicly available exchange data and may not reflect actual positions. This tool is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.