Using the Crypto Break-Even Calculator
Enter your inputs above and compare the result with the worked example. Review the assumptions before applying it to a trade, portfolio or tax return.
Worked example
Use the example inputs below to reproduce this result. These are the form's starting values, not recommended targets. Changing your inputs updates your result above; this worked example stays fixed for comparison. Results are rounded for display.
Example inputs
- Currency (use for all money amounts)
- USD
- Entry price per coin
- 100
- Buy fee (%)
- 0.1
- Sell fee (%)
- 0.1
Example result
- Break-even price per coin (USD)
- 100.2002
- Price increase needed (%)
- 0.2002002
Method and assumptions
Break-even price = entry × (1 + buy fee) ÷ (1 − sell fee). Fees are percentages of trade value. Network fees, taxes and spread are excluded.
Reference: help.coinbase.com — method and further reading
How to interpret crypto estimates
Use prices and costs in the same currency. Market observations are venue-specific. Hypothetical returns are scenarios, and historical observations do not predict future prices. These tools provide educational estimates and do not constitute investment or tax advice.
Common question
Why is my break-even price above entry?
Buying costs more than the quoted entry price after fees, and the selling fee reduces what you receive at exit.