Using the Crypto Profit & Loss 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
- Exit price per coin
- 125
- Coins held
- 2
- Buy fee (%)
- 0.1
- Sell fee (%)
- 0.1
Example result
- Net profit or loss (USD)
- 49.55
- Return (%)
- 24.75025
- Total cost (USD)
- 200.2
- Net proceeds (USD)
- 249.75
Method and assumptions
Cost = entry price × coins × (1 + buy fee). Net proceeds = exit price × coins × (1 − sell fee). Profit = net proceeds − cost; return = profit ÷ cost. Taxes and slippage 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
Does a zero exit price work?
Yes. A zero exit price represents a total loss of the amount spent, including the buy fee.