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Calculator Use
The crypto profit calculator is a specialized tool designed for traders and investors to accurately measure financial gains or losses from cryptocurrency transactions. Unlike standard calculators, this tool accounts for transaction fees which often erode net profits in the highly volatile crypto market.
By entering your trade details, you can quickly determine whether a specific price target provides the necessary Return on Investment (ROI) to justify the trade risk.
- Quantity (Coins)
- The total number of units or coins purchased (e.g., 0.5 for half a Bitcoin or 1000 for Cardano).
- Buy Price
- The price per coin at the moment you executed the buy order, typically measured in USD or a stablecoin like USDT.
- Sell Price
- The price at which you intend to sell or have already sold your assets.
- Buy/Sell Fees
- The percentage commission charged by your exchange (e.g., Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) for executing the trade.
How It Works
When you trade digital assets, the math involves more than just subtracting the buy price from the sell price. You must account for the "slippage" and fees charged at both ends of the trade. The crypto profit calculator uses the following logic:
Net Profit = [(Sell Price × Quantity) − Sell Fees] − [(Buy Price × Quantity) + Buy Fees]
- Cost Basis: This is your total out-of-pocket expense, including the coin purchase and the fee paid to the exchange.
- Net Proceeds: This is the actual cash you receive back after the exchange takes its cut of the sale.
- ROI: Return on Investment represents the efficiency of the trade as a percentage of the initial cost.
Calculation Example
Example: An investor buys 10 Ethereum (ETH) when the price is $2,000 per coin. They sell the ETH when the price reaches $3,500. The exchange charges a 0.5% fee for both buying and selling.
Step-by-step solution:
- Purchase Amount: 10 × $2,000 = $20,000
- Buy Fee: $20,000 × 0.005 = $100
- Total Investment: $20,000 + $100 = $20,100
- Gross Sale: 10 × $3,500 = $35,000
- Sell Fee: $35,000 × 0.005 = $175
- Net Proceeds: $35,000 − $175 = $34,825
- Total Profit: $34,825 − $20,100 = $14,725
- ROI: ($14,725 / $20,100) × 100 = 73.26%
Common Questions
Does this calculator include taxes?
No, this crypto profit calculator determines gross and net trade profit before capital gains taxes. In many jurisdictions, you will owe between 10% and 37% of your net profit to the government depending on your holding period (Short-term vs Long-term capital gains).
What are maker and taker fees?
Exchanges often offer different fee tiers. A "Maker" fee applies if you add liquidity to the book (limit order), while a "Taker" fee applies if you take liquidity (market order). Taker fees are generally higher. When using the calculator, check your exchange's fee schedule to enter the most accurate percentage.
How does DCA affect profit?
Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) means buying at different prices over time. To use this calculator for a DCA strategy, you must first calculate your "Average Buy Price." Sum your total investment and divide it by the total number of coins owned to get the average price to input here.