🪙 Crypto Profit Calculator

Calculate your exact cryptocurrency trading profit, factoring in exchange fees.

How to Use the Crypto Profit Calculator

Navigating volatile cryptocurrency markets requires precise accounting of entry prices, exit targets, trading exchange fees, and investment capital. Our Cryptocurrency Profit Calculator allows investors and traders to estimate net profit/loss, Return on Investment (ROI), and final portfolio value for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and altcoins.

Mathematical Profit & ROI Formulas

The mathematical equations behind crypto trade accounting are:

Coins Purchased = Initial Investment ($) / Buy Price ($)

Gross Exit Value ($) = Coins Purchased × Sell Price ($)

Total Trading Fees ($) = (Initial Investment × Buy Fee %) + (Gross Exit Value × Sell Fee %)

Net Profit ($) = Gross Exit Value - Initial Investment - Total Trading Fees

Return on Investment (ROI %) = (Net Profit / Initial Investment) × 100

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Scenario: You invest $5,000 in Bitcoin at $40,000 per BTC, with 0.2% buy and sell fees, and sell at $60,000 per BTC:

  1. Coins Bought: $5,000 / $40,000 = 0.125 BTC.
  2. Buy Fee: $5,000 × 0.002 = $10.00.
  3. Gross Sale Value: 0.125 BTC × $60,000 = $7,500.00.
  4. Sell Fee: $7,500 × 0.002 = $15.00.
  5. Net Profit: $7,500 - $5,000 - $10 - $15 = +$2,475.00.
  6. Net ROI: ($2,475 / $5,000) × 100 = +49.50%.

Factoring Exchange Fees and Capital Gains Tax

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is break-even sell price in crypto trading?
A: Break-even sell price is the exit price required to cover your initial purchase price plus both entry and exit exchange fees: Break-even Price = Buy Price × (1 + Buy Fee %) / (1 - Sell Fee %).

Q: Does dollar-cost averaging (DCA) affect profit math?
A: Yes. When buying crypto over time at different prices, calculate your average cost per coin by dividing total invested dollars by total coins accumulated.