This calculator computes your exact profit or loss on any cryptocurrency trade after accounting for exchange fees, quantity, and leverage. Enter your buy price, sell price, and the number of coins to get an instant P&L breakdown. The calculator above handles spot trades, leveraged positions, and fee calculations across any coin or token.
How to Use
| Input | What to Enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Buy Price | Price per coin at your entry | $62,400 |
| Sell Price | Price per coin at your exit | $67,800 |
| Quantity | Number of coins or tokens | 0.5 |
| Buy Fee % | Exchange fee on your purchase | 0.1% |
| Sell Fee % | Exchange fee on your sale | 0.1% |
| Leverage | Position multiplier (1x for spot) | 3x |
The result shows your net profit or loss in dollars and your ROI as a percentage. A negative ROI indicates a losing trade after fees.
Formula Explained
Net P&L = (Sell Price - Buy Price) × Quantity × Leverage - Buy Fees - Sell Fees
Price difference is the core of the calculation. Subtract your entry price from your exit price to determine the per-unit gain or loss. For short positions, reverse the order (Entry - Exit). This raw difference determines whether the trade is profitable before costs.
Quantity and leverage scale the result. If you bought 2 BTC and the price moved $500, your gross P&L is $1,000. Leverage multiplies this — a 3x position triples both gains and losses. On a $500 move with 2 BTC at 3x leverage, the gross P&L becomes $3,000, but the margin requirement and liquidation risk increase proportionally.
Fees reduce your net result on both sides of the trade. Crypto exchanges charge between 0.01% and 0.60% per transaction depending on your tier and whether you place maker or taker orders. For spot trades, buy fees are calculated as Buy Price × Quantity × Fee Rate, and sell fees follow the same pattern on the exit. For leveraged or futures positions, fees are assessed on the full notional value — Buy Price × Quantity × Leverage × Fee Rate — since exchanges charge based on the total position size, not just your margin. On decentralized exchanges, factor in gas fees and potential slippage, which can add 0.3-1% to effective costs on large orders or illiquid pairs.
Example Calculations
Scenario 1: Spot BTC Swing Trade
- Buy: 0.5 BTC at $62,400 ($31,200 position)
- Sell: 0.5 BTC at $67,800 ($33,900 position)
- Fees: 0.1% each side ($31.20 buy + $33.90 sell = $65.10)
- Result: Gross P&L = $2,700, Net P&L = +$2,634.90 (ROI: +8.45%)
A standard swing trade held over several days. The 0.1% round-trip fees consume about 2.4% of the gross profit — manageable on a multi-day hold.
Scenario 2: ETH Day Trade (Loss)
- Buy: 4 ETH at $3,280 ($13,120 position)
- Sell: 4 ETH at $3,195 ($12,780 position)
- Fees: 0.075% each side ($9.84 buy + $9.59 sell = $19.43)
- Result: Gross P&L = -$340, Net P&L = -$359.43 (ROI: -2.74%)
Fees added $19.43 to an already losing trade. Day traders operating on thin margins need to account for this drag — 0.075% round-trip across 8 trades per day equals 1.2% in daily fee exposure.
Scenario 3: 3x Leveraged SOL Position
- Buy: 50 SOL at $148 ($7,400 notional, $22,200 with 3x)
- Sell: 50 SOL at $159 ($7,950 notional, $23,850 with 3x)
- Fees: 0.06% each side ($13.32 buy + $14.31 sell = $27.63)
- Result: Gross P&L = $1,650, Net P&L = +$1,622.37 (ROI: +21.92% on margin)
Leverage amplified the 7.4% spot move to a 21.92% return on the $7,400 margin. The same leverage on a 7.4% adverse move would produce a similar-sized loss.
When to Use This Calculator
- Before entering a crypto trade — estimate potential profit at your target price and confirm the risk-reward ratio makes sense relative to your stop loss
- Comparing exchanges — input different fee structures to see how exchange choice impacts net P&L, especially for high-frequency strategies
- Evaluating leverage impact — model how leverage changes your P&L and understand the ROI difference between 1x, 2x, and 5x positions on the same trade
- Tracking DCA entries — use the stock average calculator to find your blended entry price across multiple buys, then plug that average into this calculator with your exit target
- Tax planning — calculate realized gains across trades to estimate your tax liability before year-end, and pair with the trading tax calculator for a complete picture
Related Tools
- Profit & Loss Calculator — a general P&L calculator for stocks, futures, and forex that works alongside this crypto-specific tool when managing a multi-asset portfolio
- Trading Tax Calculator — estimate your tax obligation on realized crypto gains, including short-term vs. long-term capital gains classification
- Risk-Reward Calculator — determine whether a crypto trade setup offers a favorable ratio before committing capital
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate crypto profit?
Subtract your buy price from your sell price, multiply by the quantity of coins, then subtract all fees. The formula is (Sell Price - Buy Price) × Quantity - Total Fees. For leveraged positions, multiply the price difference by your leverage multiplier before subtracting fees.
Do crypto trading fees affect profit significantly?
Yes. A 0.1% fee on both sides of a $10,000 trade costs $20 round-trip. Frequent traders making 5-10 trades per day can lose 1-2% of their account monthly to fees alone. Moving to a higher volume tier or using maker orders can cut fees by 50% or more on most exchanges.
How do you calculate leveraged crypto P&L?
Multiply your standard P&L by the leverage factor. A 3x leveraged position on a 5% price move yields a 15% return on your margin, minus fees. Both gains and losses are amplified — a 33% adverse move on 3x leverage can liquidate the entire position. Always factor in funding rates for perpetual futures, which accrue every 8 hours.
What is a good ROI on a crypto trade?
ROI targets depend on strategy and timeframe. Day traders typically aim for 0.5-2% per trade with tight stops, swing traders target 5-15% over days or weeks, and position traders may hold for 20%+ moves over months. Track your ROI distribution using a trading journal to identify which setups deliver the most consistent returns.
How are crypto trading profits taxed in the US?
In the US, crypto profits are taxed as capital gains. Positions held under one year are taxed at ordinary income rates (10-37%). Positions held over one year qualify for long-term rates (0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income). Every trade, token swap, and conversion — including crypto-to-crypto trades — is a taxable event that must be reported.
