Calculate cryptocurrency profit, loss, and ROI
Enter your buy price, sell price, and quantity of cryptocurrency. Include any trading fees. Click Calculate to see your total profit/loss, ROI percentage, and net proceeds after fees.
Key Output — This is the primary number the calculator returns. It represents the answer to the question you asked, calculated using standard financial formulas.
Breakdown Details — These supporting numbers show you how the result was reached. They help you understand what's driving the outcome and where you might adjust your inputs.
What to Look For — Pay attention to how small changes in inputs affect the outputs. The relationship between your inputs and results is where the real insight lives — that's what helps you make better decisions.
Every calculation uses standard financial math — the same formulas banks, lenders, and investment platforms use. The inputs you provide determine the accuracy of the result.
Marcus has been curious about crypto for a year but never invested. After receiving a $500 birthday gift from his grandmother, he decides to buy Ethereum at $1,800 per coin. He wants to see what happens if the price hits $2,400 in 6 months — and what his profit would look like after his exchange's 0.5% fee.
"I thought I'd need thousands to see real returns. $163 feels meaningful — it's almost a month of gas. But I'm glad I checked the fee calc. That 0.5% doesn't sound like much until you see it eat into a small buy."
Takeaway: Even small fees matter. Always include them in your calculation — a 32% return can shrink to 31% or less depending on the platform.
Priya bought 2 Bitcoin three years ago at an average of $16,000 each. Now at $45,000 per coin, she wants to sell 0.5 Bitcoin to fund a down payment on a rental property. She's taxed at 15% long-term capital gains rate and wants to know her net profit and remaining position value.
"I was mentally spending the full $22,500 from that sale. After fees and taxes, I only get about $12,300 in my bank. The calculator showed me I need to sell 0.65 BTC to actually hit my $16k down payment goal. That's a harder decision — do I sell more or adjust my target?"
Takeaway: Tax rates decouple the "sell price" from your actual cash. Always run the after-tax number before making spending plans with crypto profits.
Diego has 10 Solana staked at 7% APY for 18 months. He's considering unstaking it to trade during a volatile period. He enters his cost basis of $22 per SOL, current price $145, and two possible outcomes: hold stake and earn rewards, or sell now and try to buy back at a lower price. He uses the calculator to compare the "do nothing" profit vs. a hypothetical trade.
"I thought I was being smart by timing the market. But the calculator showed that even if my trade goes perfectly — buy low, sell high — the staking rewards I gave up wiped out any edge. I'd have to make a 12% gain on the trade just to break even with sitting still. That changed my plan completely."
Takeaway: When you earn yield, the cost of exiting is not just fees — it's the lost compounding. Run the "do nothing" scenario first to see what your baseline really is.
See how different inputs affect the result:
| Scenario | Key Input | Result A | Result B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus (beginner) | Fee rate (0.5% vs 0.1%) | $162.50 profit | $164.90 profit |
| Priya (intermediate) | Tax rate (15% vs 25%) | $12,290 net | $10,863 net |
| Diego (advanced) | Staking APY (7% vs 0%) | $1,390 total | $1,230 total |
| All three | Holding period (+1 year) | Short-term gains | Lower tax rate |
What matters most? For small amounts, fees dominate. For large amounts, taxes dominate. For yield-bearing assets, opportunity cost of lost rewards matters as much as the price movement itself. Adjust your inputs to your actual situation — not your ideal one.
Disclaimer: All calculations and scenarios are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only. They assume constant conditions — real-world results may vary. These calculators are educational tools, not financial advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.