Cryptocurrency Profit & ROI Calculator
Calculate your net gains, losses, and return on investment for any crypto trade including exchange fees.
Understanding Your Cryptocurrency Profit & Loss
Calculating profits in the volatile world of digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) requires more than just subtracting the buy price from the sell price. To get an accurate picture of your "take-home" profit, you must account for exchange trading fees and the total cost of your investment.
How to Calculate Crypto Profits Manually
The formula for net profit in cryptocurrency trading is:
Where Total Fees includes both the entry (buy) fee and the exit (sell) fee charged by your exchange (e.g., Binance, Coinbase, or Kraken).
Why Return on Investment (ROI) Matters
ROI is a percentage that shows the efficiency of your trade. While a $500 profit might sound significant, its value changes depending on whether you invested $1,000 (50% ROI) or $100,000 (0.5% ROI). Using our calculator allows you to compare different assets regardless of the investment size.
Realistic Example Case Study
- Initial Investment: $2,000
- Asset: Solana (SOL) bought at $100
- Sell Price: $150
- Fees: 0.1% per trade
In this scenario, you would purchase 20 SOL. Your buying fee is $2.00. When you sell at $150, the total value is $3,000, with a selling fee of $3.00. Your net profit is not $1,000, but $995.00, resulting in an ROI of 49.75%.
Factors That Impact Your Net Gains
1. Taker vs. Maker Fees: Exchanges often charge different rates depending on whether you provide liquidity (maker) or take it (taker). Ensure you check your exchange's fee schedule for the most accurate calculation.
2. Slippage: In low-liquidity markets, your actual sell price might be lower than the market price if you place a large order. This "slippage" can significantly eat into your profits.
3. Network/Withdrawal Fees: If you move your crypto to a hardware wallet or another exchange, you will incur "gas" or withdrawal fees which are not included in the trading ROI but affect your total portfolio value.