The method
How it is worked out
Profit = quantity × sell price − quantity × buy price − fees
- quantity
- Coins or tokens
- buy price
- Acquisition price
- sell price
- Sale or current price
Crypto Profit Calculator
Calculate crypto profit or loss from buy price, sell/current price, quantity and trading fees without requiring live market data. The result updates as you type so you can compare scenarios quickly.
Keep in mind
What it leaves out
- No live pricesEnter prices yourself; the tool does not fetch market data.
- TaxTax is not calculated.
- LotsMultiple purchase lots may require a different cost-basis method.
Use the calculator to compare scenarios rather than as a guaranteed forecast.
About the Crypto Profit Calculator
Work out the gross change and net gain or loss on a cryptocurrency purchase and sale without connecting a wallet or fetching an exchange price. It is useful for checking the effect of entry price, exit price, quantity and trading fees on a proposed trade.
How it works and an example to tryShow less
How to use the result
The calculator multiplies quantity by the buy and sell prices, subtracts the total entered fees and compares proceeds with cost. It does not model exchange spreads, slippage, staking rewards, taxes or conversions between currencies. Because the prices are supplied by you, the result is a trade calculation rather than a live market quote.
Example to try
Try a small Bitcoin trade of 0.05 BTC using prices you choose. Raise only the trading fees and observe the net profit, then lower the selling price. Even a positive price move can leave a small trade unprofitable after costs.
Put it to work
Try it on a real situation
Load an example
What moves the result most
Worked out from your figures above. Tap a row to try it.
Who uses it, and when
Retail traders checking whether a trade covered its fees, people preparing figures for a tax return, and anyone deciding whether a small position is worth selling after exchange costs.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Forgetting the exchange charges on both the buy and the sell.
- Ignoring the spread between buy and sell prices on the same exchange.
- Assuming a paper gain is real before the asset is converted back to cash.
Questions
What does the Crypto Profit Calculator do?
Calculate crypto profit or loss from buy price, sell/current price, quantity and trading fees without requiring live market data.
How should I use the result?
The calculator multiplies quantity by the buy and sell prices, subtracts the total entered fees and compares proceeds with cost. It does not model exchange spreads, slippage, staking rewards, taxes or conversions between currencies. Because the prices are supplied by you, the result is a trade calculation rather than a live market quote.
Does TechBullion store the information I enter?
The core calculation or transformation runs in your browser. Normal website security and analytics may still record page-level events, but the tool does not need to create a public record from your inputs.
What mistakes do people make with a crypto profit calculator?
Forgetting the exchange charges on both the buy and the sell. Ignoring the spread between buy and sell prices on the same exchange. Assuming a paper gain is real before the asset is converted back to cash.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. Use the result as a practical check or planning aid and verify important decisions with the relevant primary source, provider or professional advice.
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Calculator results are estimates based on the figures entered and are not financial, investment, legal or tax advice.