Crypto Profit / Loss Calculator
See your true net return on any crypto trade — after fees, in seconds.
Gross P&L
Total fees
Cost basis
How to Use
- Enter the coin ticker you traded (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.) — for reference only.
- Enter the quantity of coins you bought and later sold.
- Enter your buy price and sell price in USD (the per-coin price at each event).
- Add the exchange buy fee and sell fee charged (in USD).
- Read your net profit or loss, percentage return, and breakdown instantly.
Calculation Method
gross = (sell_price − buy_price) × quantity
total_fees = buy_fee + sell_fee
net_profit = gross − total_fees
cost_basis = buy_price × quantity + buy_fee
pct_return = net_profit ÷ cost_basis × 100
total_fees = buy_fee + sell_fee
net_profit = gross − total_fees
cost_basis = buy_price × quantity + buy_fee
pct_return = net_profit ÷ cost_basis × 100
- buy_price
- — USD price per coin when bought.
- sell_price
- — USD price per coin when sold.
- quantity
- — number of coins traded.
- buy_fee / sell_fee
- — exchange fees in USD.
Source / Last updated: Standard accounting identity for realized P&L. Last reviewed for SmartCryptoCalcs in 2026.
Examples
Example 1 — 0.5 BTC trade with fees
You bought 0.5 BTC at $54,900 with a $25 fee, then sold at $68,450 with a $25 fee. Gross profit = ($68,450 − $54,900) × 0.5 = $6,775. Total fees = $50. Net profit = $6,725. Cost basis = $54,900 × 0.5 + $25 = $27,475 → 24.48% return.
Example 2 — 2 ETH at a loss
You bought 2 ETH at $4,100 with a $12 fee, then sold at $3,820 with a $12 fee. Gross = ($3,820 − $4,100) × 2 = −$560. Fees = $24. Net loss = −$584. Cost basis = $4,100 × 2 + $12 = $8,212 → −7.11% return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Net profit equals gross gain ((sell price − buy price) × quantity) minus your buy and sell fees. It is the dollar amount you actually take home after the round-trip trade.
Yes — once you enter the buy fee and sell fee in USD, both are subtracted from the gross profit so the result is your true net P&L.
Realized. The calculator assumes you have actually sold the position. For an unrealized number, enter the current market price as the sell price and set sell fee to 0.
No — this tool gives you the net P&L only. For US capital-gains tax estimates, use our Crypto Tax Calculator after determining your holding period.
Any coin. The ticker field is just a label — the math works the same for BTC, ETH, SOL, memecoins, or stablecoins, as long as your prices and quantity use consistent units.
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Not financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and you can lose all your invested capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor.
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