The Crypto Profit and Loss Calculator estimates gross and net profit from a crypto purchase and sale. It can work from an investment amount or coin quantity, includes percentage or fixed trading fees, applies an optional tax rate to positive profit, and reports break-even and price-scenario values.
Calculation method
When coin quantity is omitted, the calculator derives it from investment amount, buy price, and buy fee. It then calculates sale revenue, fees, profit, ROI, and tax:
Break-even price is total buy cost divided by total coins. The tool also shows 1.5x, 2x, 3x, and 5x buy-price scenarios.
Worked example
If you invest 100 per coin, with no buy fee, you hold 10 coins. Selling at $120 with a 1% sell fee gives:
- Gross sale value:
10 x $120 = $1,200. - Sell fee:
$1,200 x 1% = $12. - Net sale revenue:
$1,200 - $12 = $1,188. - Gross profit:
$1,188 - $1,000 = $188.
An optional tax rate is applied only to positive gross profit in the model.
Interpreting the result
Fees raise the effective break-even price, while tax reduces net profit without changing the market price. Use the scenario table to see sensitivity to price multiples, but do not treat a scenario as a forecast.
Questions
Can I enter coin quantity instead of investment amount?
Yes. Provide coins and buy price, or provide investment amount and buy price so the calculator can derive the quantity.
Does the tax result equal my tax bill?
No. The tax field is a simple rate applied to positive gross profit. Real tax treatment depends on jurisdiction, holding period, cost-basis rules, fees, losses, and reporting requirements.
Are live crypto prices used?
No. The calculator uses the buy and sell prices you enter. It does not fetch a live quote.
Limitations
The model does not account for slippage, spread, network fees, staking income, margin interest, wash-sale rules, jurisdiction-specific cost basis, or currency conversion. Verify tax treatment with current official guidance before filing.