Sources & further reading
These are primary sources, established data vendors, or canonical specifications we referenced or cross-checked while writing this page.
- CoinGecko — Exchanges — Ranked exchange volume and liquidity with exchange-trust scores.
- CER.live Exchange Benchmark — Independent security and proof-of-reserves scoring for major exchanges.
- SEC EDGAR — Primary filings for US-listed exchange operators (e.g. Coinbase, Robinhood).
- CoinGecko — Reference source for crypto price and market-cap data.
Crypto Profit & Loss Calculator
Calculate your potential profit or loss on a crypto trade. Enter your buy price, sell price, and position size to see a detailed breakdown including fees, leverage impact, break-even price, and liquidation levels.
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Net Profit/Loss
+$14,925.00
+49.70% return on investment
Trade Breakdown
Fees
How to Calculate Crypto Profit and Loss
Calculating your profit or loss on a crypto trade involves three components: the price difference between your buy and sell prices, the fees paid to the exchange on both sides of the trade, and the leverage multiplier (if applicable). The formula is straightforward: Net P&L = (Sell Value - Buy Cost - Total Fees) x Leverage.
Fees are often overlooked but can significantly impact your returns, especially on frequent trades. A round-trip trade (buy and sell) at 0.1% per side costs 0.2% total. Over 100 trades, that adds up to 20% of your trading volume consumed by fees alone. Always factor in fees when evaluating the profitability of a trade.
The break-even price is the sell price at which you recover your investment cost plus all fees. Any sell price above break-even results in a profit; any sell price below results in a loss. This calculator automatically computes this for you, making it easy to set realistic profit targets.