Crypto Profit Calculator
See exactly how much you made (or lost) on a crypto trade after exchange fees on both sides — for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other token. This free online financial calculator runs entirely in your browser — no signup, no data sent anywhere.
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How It Works (Formula & Method)
Gross cost = quantity × buy price. Gross proceeds = quantity × sell price. Total fees = (cost + proceeds) × fee percentage. Net profit = proceeds − cost − fees. Return % = profit ÷ cost × 100. For tax purposes, the IRS treats crypto as property, so realized gains are subject to capital gains tax just like stocks.
Worked Example
Below is a worked example using the calculator's default values. The same numbers are pre-filled in the form above so you can press Calculate and see the result without typing anything.
Inputs used:
- Quantity of Coins/Tokens: 0.5
- Buy Price per Coin ($): 40000
- Sell Price per Coin ($): 65000
- Exchange Fee (% per side): 0.5
With these inputs, the calculator computes the metrics shown in the Results panel. Change any value and press Calculate again to see how the result responds — the live widget and the chart both update instantly.
About the Crypto Profit Calculator
Cryptocurrency trades work like stock trades, but exchange fees tend to be a bigger factor — they range from 0.1% on professional venues to 1.5% or more on retail apps, and they apply to both the buy and the sell. This calculator computes the true net profit after fees, which is often noticeably lower than the headline price difference suggests.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the quantity of coins or tokens (use decimals — crypto trades fractional amounts), the price you paid per coin at purchase, the price you sold at, and the exchange fee percentage per side of the trade. Coinbase Advanced and Kraken sit around 0.4% per side; instant-buy apps often charge 1.5%+.
Tips & Considerations
- High-frequency crypto trading is fee-heavy. Even at 0.5% per side, 100 round trips burns 50% of your capital in fees alone.
- Many exchanges offer maker/taker fee tiers — limit orders that add liquidity (maker) often cost less than market orders (taker).
- Crypto-to-crypto trades are also taxable events in the U.S. — you owe tax on any gain at the moment of the swap, not just when you cash out to USD.
- Track your cost basis carefully. Some exchanges do not provide complete tax reports, and the IRS expects you to report every disposition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does crypto get taxed in the U.S.?
As property. Hold > 1 year for long-term capital gains rates; otherwise short-term (ordinary income).
Are network/gas fees deductible?
Generally, gas fees paid as part of the buy increase cost basis, and gas paid as part of the sell reduce proceeds. Track them carefully.
What if I lost money?
Capital losses can offset capital gains for tax purposes, and up to $3,000 of net losses can offset ordinary income each year.
What does the Crypto Profit Calculator compute?
The Crypto Profit Calculator takes 4 input values and returns 5 results. Calculate cryptocurrency trade profit or loss including exchange fees. Works for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and any token.
Reviewed against: IRS publications, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov), and current published market data. Results are estimates for educational use only — not financial, tax, or legal advice.