How to Use the Crypto Profit
Crypto trading fees look tiny as a percentage but add up fast across buy fees, sell fees, and network gas costs — especially on smaller trades. This calculator nets out every fee to show your true profit or loss, ROI, and the exact break-even price you need to sell at just to cover your costs.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Enter your buy price and sell price per unit (or use current price for an unrealized P&L check).
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Enter the amount held — number of coins or tokens.
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Add your exchange's buy fee % and sell fee %.
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Add any network/gas fees paid for on-chain transactions.
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Review your net profit, ROI %, and break-even sell price.
Crypto Profit Formula
Cost Basis = (Buy Price × Amount) + Buy Fee + Gas Fees/2 Net Proceeds = (Sell Price × Amount) − Sell Fee − Gas Fees/2 Net Profit = Net Proceeds − Cost Basis
Worked Example
Buy: $30,000 × 0.5 = $15,000. Sell: $45,000 × 0.5 = $22,500. Buy/sell fee: 0.5% each. Gas: $15 total. Buy Fee = 0.5% × $15,000 = $75 Cost Basis = $15,000 + $75 + $7.50 = $15,082.50 Sell Fee = 0.5% × $22,500 = $112.50 Net Proceeds = $22,500 − $112.50 − $7.50 = $22,380 Net Profit = $22,380 − $15,082.50 = $7,297.50 ROI = $7,297.50 ÷ $15,082.50 = 48.4%
Understanding your result
Calculator results depend entirely on the information entered. For the most useful estimate, use current and accurate figures and include all costs that apply to your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I owe taxes on crypto profit?
In most countries, selling crypto for a gain is a taxable event, often treated as a capital gain. Rules on cost basis method (FIFO, LIFO, specific ID) vary by jurisdiction — consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
What fees should I include in a crypto profit calculation?
Exchange trading fees (maker/taker), withdrawal fees, and blockchain network/gas fees for any on-chain transfers or swaps. These are easy to overlook but meaningfully reduce net profit, especially on smaller trades.
What is break-even price in crypto trading?
It's the exact price you'd need to sell at to recover your original cost basis plus all fees, with zero profit. Selling below it locks in a loss even if the price is above what you originally paid.
Do gas fees matter more on some blockchains than others?
Yes significantly. Ethereum mainnet gas fees can range from a few dollars to $50+ during congestion, while networks like Solana or Polygon typically cost fractions of a cent — factor this into your trade size decisions.
Should I calculate profit in USD or in another crypto?
Track profit in your home fiat currency for tax and real-world purchasing power purposes, even if you're trading one crypto for another — most tax authorities treat crypto-to-crypto trades as taxable events too.