Crypto Profit Calculator

Calculate your crypto profit, ROI, total fees, and break-even sell price after exchange fees.

Trade Details
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Trading Fees
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Net Profit / Loss

+$19,600.00

ROI: +65.01%

Key Metrics

ROI

+65.01%

Break-Even Price

$30,301.51

Total Fees

$400.00

Cost & Return Breakdown
Total Cost (with buy fee)$30,150.00
Total Return (after sell fee)$49,750.00
Net Profit / Loss+$19,600.00

Total Cost (with buy fee): $30,000 × 1 + 0.5% fee = $30,150.00

Total Return (after sell fee): $50,000 × 1 − 0.5% fee = $49,750.00

Net Profit / Loss: $49,750.00 − $30,150.00 = +$19,600.00

Break-Even Price: $30,150.00 ÷ (1 × 0.9950) = $30,301.51

How Crypto Profit is Calculated

Your total cost is the amount you paid to buy the cryptocurrency, including any exchange trading fee. For example, buying 1 BTC at $30,000 with a 0.5% buy fee means your total cost is $30,150. This is the baseline you need to beat in order to profit.

Your total return is what you receive when you sell, after the exchange deducts its selling fee. If you sell 1 BTC at $50,000 with a 0.5% sell fee, your net proceeds are $49,750. Your net profit is then $49,750 − $30,150 = $19,600, and your ROI is roughly 65%.

The break-even price is the minimum sell price needed to recover your original cost after buy and sell fees. It is especially useful when planning exits on higher-fee platforms like Coinbase, where fees can move your true break-even price much more than you expect. If you only look at the market price and ignore fees, you can sell at what looks like a profit but still walk away with less than you invested.

This tool is best used for real trade planning: compare exchanges, test different sell targets, and see how much fees reduce your take-home profit. If you want to compare crypto trading with longer-term investing, see the investment calculator, compound interest calculator, or options profit calculator. Realized gains may also trigger taxes, so treat the result here as pre-tax profit unless you calculate taxes separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is crypto profit calculated?
Crypto profit = (Sell Price × Quantity − Sell Fee) − (Buy Price × Quantity + Buy Fee). Your total cost includes the buy fee, and your total return is the sell proceeds after deducting the sell fee. The difference is your net profit or loss.
What trading fees should I include?
Include both the buy-side fee and the sell-side fee charged by your exchange. Common rates: Binance charges 0.1% per trade, Kraken around 0.26%, and Coinbase up to 1.49%. On large trades, even small fee differences significantly impact your take-home profit.
How much do exchange fees reduce crypto profit?
Exchange fees reduce profit on both sides of the trade: once when you buy and again when you sell. Even a 0.5% fee on each side can meaningfully lower your final return, especially on short-term trades or smaller price moves. That is why this calculator shows total fees and break-even price, not just raw price gain.
How does crypto profit differ from stock profit?
The math is similar — both use (sell price − buy price) × quantity. However, crypto markets operate 24/7, have higher volatility, and may involve network transaction fees in addition to exchange fees. Stocks also have established dividend income options, whereas crypto income mainly comes from price appreciation or staking.
What are the tax implications of crypto profit?
In most countries, realized crypto gains are taxable. In the US, short-term gains (held under 1 year) are taxed as ordinary income, while long-term gains (held over 1 year) receive preferential rates. This calculator does not account for taxes — always consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Why does the break-even price matter?
The break-even price tells you the exact sell price where you neither profit nor lose money after all fees. It is always higher than your buy price when fees are non-zero. Knowing your break-even helps you set realistic price targets and avoid selling at a hidden loss due to overlooked fees.
How do exchange fees compare across platforms?
Binance is among the lowest at 0.1% per side (0.075% with BNB discount). Kraken charges around 0.26% for takers. Coinbase's simple buy/sell flow charges up to 1.49%, though its Advanced Trade mode is much cheaper. For frequent trading, fees compound quickly and can erode a large portion of your profit.