Crypto Profit/Loss Calculator
Enter your buy price, sell price, quantity, and fees to instantly see your dollar profit or loss, percent return, and break-even sell price.
*Estimates only. Not investment or tax advice. Crypto values are highly volatile.
Track your overall investment portfolio alongside your crypto gains.
Net Worth Calculator₿ Tracking Your Trade
Understanding your real return after fees is essential for any crypto trader.
How it Works
Enter what you paid, what you sold for, how much you held, and any fees. The calculator instantly nets out your real dollar and percentage gain or loss.
The Formula
Profit/Loss = (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity − Fees. Percent Return = Profit/Loss ÷ Total Invested × 100.
Pro Tip
Track every trade's break-even price, not just your average cost basis. It tells you exactly what price you need to avoid a loss on that specific lot, which matters a lot for tax-lot accounting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is crypto profit or loss calculated? +
Profit or loss equals (sell price minus buy price) multiplied by the quantity of coins, minus any trading fees paid on both the buy and sell sides. If the result is positive, you made a profit; if negative, you took a loss.
What is a break-even sell price? +
The break-even sell price is the price at which you'd need to sell just to recover your original investment plus fees, with zero profit or loss. It's calculated as (total invested plus fees) divided by quantity held.
Do trading fees really make a big difference? +
Yes, especially for frequent traders. Exchange fees of 0.1%-1.5% per trade compound across both the buy and sell transactions. On a $10,000 round-trip trade at 0.5% per side, you'd pay $100 in fees alone, which directly reduces your break-even threshold and net profit.
Is crypto profit taxable? +
In the US, the IRS treats cryptocurrency as property. Selling, trading, or spending crypto at a gain is generally a taxable event subject to capital gains tax, with rates depending on how long you held the asset. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Does this calculator account for short-term vs. long-term capital gains tax? +
No, this tool only calculates raw trading profit or loss before taxes. Short-term gains (assets held under a year) are typically taxed as ordinary income, while long-term gains (held over a year) usually qualify for lower capital gains rates.
Should I include gas fees or network fees separately? +
Yes, add any exchange trading fees, withdrawal fees, and on-chain gas or network fees together into the single fees field so your profit/loss and break-even numbers reflect your true total cost of the trade.