Using the Stablecoin Depeg 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
- Coins held
- 2
- Target price per coin
- 1
- Market price per coin
- 0.92
- Sell fee (%)
- 0.1
Example result
- Price deviation from peg (%)
- -8
- Value shortfall against peg (USD)
- 0.16
- Net sale proceeds (USD)
- 1.83816
Method and assumptions
Shortfall = coins × (peg price − market price). A negative shortfall is a premium. Sale proceeds reflect the entered fee. A market quote may differ from redemption proceeds or an executable sale price.
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
Can the value shortfall be negative?
Yes. If the market price exceeds the target price, the negative shortfall represents a premium before any selling fee.