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Liquidation FAQ

Single-Collateral & Multi-Collateral

What is the liquidation price?
How is the liquidation price determined?
Where can I find my estimated liquidation price?
My liquidation price says N/A, does that mean that I cannot getliquidated?
Do liquidations in my single collateral wallet affect positions in my multi-collateral wallet, and vice versa?
Are margin calls or liquidation grace periods available on Kraken Derivatives?
How do I reduce my chances of getting liquidated?
Can my account balance go negative?

Single-Collateral Only

I have a long and a short position of the same size on different maturities within the same contract type, can I still be liquidated?
What happens if I have a short position and long position in the same instrument (e.g. short BTCUSD perpetual and long BTCUSD quarterly) and the liquidation price on one of the positions is reached, will the other position remain open?

Multi-Collateral Only

Would a liquidation of my cross-margined position(s) affect my isolated margin position(s), and vice versa?
If the underlying of my collateral assets decrease in value, does this mean I can be liquidated?
What is a liquidation fee?