Crypto Profit/Loss Calculator
A crypto profit/loss calculator finds the actual gain or loss on a trade after accounting for buy and sell exchange fees, not just the raw price difference. Enter the price you paid, the price you sold at, how many coins you traded, and the fee percentage charged per side, and it returns your net profit or loss in dollars along with the percentage return on your original cost basis. This is the same math traders use to reconcile realized gains for tax reporting or to compare exchanges with different fee structures.
Educational estimate only. Results are not medical, legal, or financial advice. Confirm important decisions with a qualified professional.
How it works
- Enter the price you bought at and the price you sold at.
- Enter the quantity traded and the exchange fee % charged per side.
- Read your net profit or loss, % return, and total fees paid.
Formula profit = (sellPrice×qty − sellFee) − (buyPrice×qty + buyFee); % return = profit / cost basis × 100
Frequently asked questions
How is crypto profit calculated?
Subtract your total cost basis (buy price × quantity, plus the buy-side fee) from your total proceeds (sell price × quantity, minus the sell-side fee).
Does this include exchange fees?
Yes. Enter one fee percentage and it is applied to both the buy notional and the sell notional, since most exchanges charge a fee on each leg of a trade.
What does % return mean here?
It is your profit divided by your total cost basis, expressed as a percentage — the standard way to compare returns across trades of different sizes.
Can I use this for stocks too?
The math is the same for any asset priced per unit, but this tool is labeled for crypto because fee structures and rounding conventions differ from equities.
Is this financial or tax advice?
No. This is a math tool for estimating trade results. Consult a tax professional for how realized crypto gains are reported in your jurisdiction.