Calculate cryptocurrency profit, return on investment, and capital gains by entering buy/sell prices and fees.
How much you invested in USD
Trading fees, gas fees, etc.
Price per coin when you bought
Price per coin when you sell
Digital money that exists only online. Uses blockchain technology to record transactions securely without banks. Examples: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH).
Buy price: What you paid per coin. Sell price: Current value per coin. Higher sell price = profit. Lower = loss.
Exchange fees + network fees = total cost. These reduce your profit, so always include them in calculations.
Your profit or loss as a percentage. Invest $100, get $120 = 20% ROI. Positive = profit, negative = loss.
Exchange (Coinbase, Binance): Where you buy/sell. Wallet: Where you store. Exchanges = convenient, wallets = more secure.
Prices change fast based on supply, demand, news, and sentiment. Can swing 10-20% daily. High risk, high reward.
Total USD you spent buying crypto. Example: $500 → enter 500
All fees combined (exchange + network). Check your transaction history if unsure.
Price per coin when purchased. Find this on your receipt or transaction history.
Current price per coin (or your target sell price). Check your exchange or CoinMarketCap.
Bought $1,000 of Bitcoin at $30,000/coin, paid $25 fees, now worth $35,000/coin:
Quantity = Investment Amount ÷ Buy Price
Example: $1,000 ÷ $50,000 = 0.02 BTC
Sell Value = Quantity × Sell Price
Example: 0.02 × $60,000 = $1,200
Total Cost = Investment + Fees
Example: $1,000 + $25 = $1,025
Profit = Sell Value - Total Cost
Example: $1,200 - $1,025 = $175
ROI % = (Profit ÷ Total Cost) × 100
Example: ($175 ÷ $1,025) × 100 = 17.07%
Fees are included in total cost but not in the sell value, which accurately reflects your actual investment outlay.
Return on Investment = your profit or loss as a percentage.
Investment doubled! $1,000 → $2,000+. Rare—consider taking profits.
$1,000 → $1,500-$1,990. Outstanding returns.
$1,000 → $1,200-$1,490. Beats typical stock returns.
$1,000 → $1,000-$1,190. Any profit is a win.
$1,000 → $800-$1,000. Common in volatile markets. Review fundamentals.
$1,000 → $500-$800. Reassess if recovery is realistic.
$1,000 → under $500. Learn from mistakes before investing more.
Consider timeframe. Short-term losses don't always predict long-term results.
0.1-1% per trade. Example: $1,000 at 0.5% = $5 fee
Ethereum: $5-$50+ (busy times). Solana/Polygon: under $1. Trade off-peak for lower fees.
$5-$25 to move crypto to wallets. Varies by coin and exchange.
Prices swing 10-20% daily. Normal in crypto. Creates both opportunities and risks.
Bull markets (up) vs bear markets (down). Nobody times it perfectly—use dollar-cost averaging.
Popular coins = easy to sell. Small coins = may sell for less than expected due to low buyers.
Invest fixed amounts at regular intervals to reduce the impact of volatility and average out your buy price.
Set predetermined profit targets and sell portions of your holdings as prices rise to lock in gains.
Protect yourself from major losses by setting automatic sell orders at predetermined price levels.
Don't put all funds in one cryptocurrency. Spread risk across different assets and projects.
Understand what you're investing in. Research the project, team, use case, and market conditions.
Consider holding quality assets through volatility rather than reacting to short-term price movements.
Never use money needed for bills or emergencies. Only invest what you can lose completely.
Don't buy just because everyone's talking about it. Hype often precedes crashes. Do your research.
Fees eat profits, especially on small trades. Always include them in calculations.
Constant monitoring leads to emotional decisions. Set alerts, stick to your plan.
Stop-losses auto-sell if price drops too far, limiting losses. Set them.
Fake exchanges, phishing, "guaranteed returns" = scams. Use reputable exchanges only.
Every trade = fees + taxes. Long-term holding usually beats frequent trading for beginners.
Use strong passwords + 2FA. Never share private keys or recovery phrases with anyone.
Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Crypto is high-risk and volatile.
Decide before investing: when to take profit and when to cut losses. Example: Sell at +30%, exit at -20%.
Short-term = risky. Long-term = less stress. Pick your strategy and stick to it.
Understand what you're buying: use case, team, market cap. Read whitepapers, look for red flags.
Save 3-6 months expenses before investing. Don't sell crypto to cover emergencies.
Cryptocurrency profits are typically subject to capital gains tax in most jurisdictions. The tax rate and specific rules vary by country and holding period.
Crypto taxation is complex and varies by jurisdiction. Consult with a tax professional who specializes in cryptocurrency to ensure compliance with local regulations.