Crypto Profit/Loss Calculator

About the Crypto Profit/Loss Calculator

This Crypto Profit/Loss Calculator helps cryptocurrency traders quickly determine whether a trade was profitable. By entering your buy price, sell price, quantity, and transaction fees, you get an instant breakdown of your net gain or loss, return on investment (ROI), break-even price, and total fees paid.

How to Calculate Crypto Profit or Loss

The formula for cryptocurrency profit or loss is:

Net Profit/Loss = (Sell Price × Quantity − Sell Fee) − (Buy Price × Quantity + Buy Fee)

Where fees can be expressed as a flat amount or a percentage of the transaction value. The ROI is then:

ROI (%) = (Net Profit / Total Cost Basis) × 100

What Is the Break-Even Price?

The break-even price is the minimum sell price at which you would neither profit nor lose money on the trade, after accounting for both buy and sell fees. It is always higher than your buy price if you paid any fees.

Understanding the X Multiplier

The multiplier (e.g., "2x") tells you how many times your money grew relative to your initial investment. A 2x multiplier means you doubled your money; a 0.5x means you lost half; a 10x means a tenfold return.

How Crypto Exchange Fees Work

Most major exchanges charge a percentage fee on each trade:

• Binance: 0.10% maker/taker fee (0.075% with BNB discount)
• Coinbase Pro: 0.40%–0.60% per trade
• Kraken: 0.16%–0.26% per trade
• Bybit: 0.10% per trade
• OKX: 0.08%–0.10% per trade

Fees apply to both the buy side and the sell side, so a round trip on Binance costs approximately 0.20% of the trade value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this calculator account for taxes on crypto gains?

A: No. This calculator shows trading profit/loss before taxes. In most jurisdictions, cryptocurrency gains are subject to capital gains tax. Consult a tax professional for tax advice.

Q: Can I use this for futures or leveraged trades?

A: This calculator is designed for spot trading (buy and sell at specified prices with no leverage). For futures or leveraged positions, the P&L calculation is more complex.

Q: What if I made multiple buys at different prices?

A: This calculator handles a single buy/sell trade. For multiple buy lots, you can calculate average cost using a weighted average of your buy prices, then enter that average as the buy price.

Q: How do I enter fractional coins like 0.00123 BTC?

A: Simply enter the full decimal value in the Quantity field — for example, 0.00123. The calculator supports high-precision inputs for small fractional quantities.

Q: What is a good ROI for a crypto trade?

A: There is no universal benchmark, as cryptocurrency is highly volatile. Short-term traders often target 5%–20% gains per trade, while long-term holders have historically seen multi-year returns of 100%–10,000% on major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum — though past returns do not guarantee future results.