₿ Crypto Profit Calculator
Calculate profit, loss, and ROI on any cryptocurrency trade — Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any altcoin.
How to Calculate Crypto Profit and Loss
Crypto profit is calculated the same way as any investment: Proceeds minus Cost Basis minus Fees. Your cost basis is the total amount you paid including any exchange fees on the buy side. Your proceeds are the sale amount minus any fees on the sell side. The difference is your taxable gain or loss.
The Crypto Profit Formula
Coins purchased = Investment ÷ Buy Price
Cost basis = Investment × (1 + fee%)
Gross proceeds = Coins × Sell Price
Net proceeds = Gross Proceeds × (1 − fee%)
Profit/Loss = Net Proceeds − Cost Basis
ROI = Profit ÷ Cost Basis × 100
Short-Term vs Long-Term Capital Gains on Crypto
The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property. If you hold for under one year, gains are taxed as ordinary income (10–37% depending on your bracket). Hold for one year or more and gains qualify for long-term capital gains rates of 0%, 15%, or 20% — a significant difference. For a $10,000 gain, the difference between a 22% short-term rate ($2,200 tax) and a 15% long-term rate ($1,500 tax) is $700 in savings from simply waiting a few extra months.
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Subtract your total cost basis (purchase price + fees) from your net proceeds (sale price − fees). If positive, you have a profit. If negative, a loss. Example: buy 0.1 BTC at $30,000 ($3,000 investment + $7.50 fee = $3,007.50 cost basis), sell at $45,000 ($4,500 − $11.25 fee = $4,488.75 proceeds) = $1,481.25 profit.
Yes — in the US, the IRS requires you to report all crypto gains and losses. Gains are taxable regardless of whether you convert to USD or trade one coin for another. Losses can offset gains. Always consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Common taker fees: Coinbase 0.60%, Coinbase Advanced 0.05–0.60%, Binance 0.10%, Kraken 0.26%, Gemini 0.40%, Robinhood 0% (spread built in). Use your exchange's actual fee schedule for precise calculations.
The break-even sell price is the minimum price at which you need to sell to recover your full cost basis including fees. Selling at exactly break-even means $0 profit and $0 loss before taxes.