Crypto Profit/Loss Calculator
Determine your exact profit or loss on any cryptocurrency trade by entering your buy price, sell price, and quantity. Ideal for traders reviewing closed positions or estimating returns before selling.
About this calculator
This calculator applies a straightforward trading P&L formula: Profit/Loss = (sellPrice − buyPrice) × quantity. A positive result means you profited; a negative result means you took a loss. The buy price is the price per coin when you entered the position, the sell price is the exit price, and quantity is the number of coins traded. For example, if you bought 2 BTC at $30,000 and sold at $35,000, your profit is ($35,000 − $30,000) × 2 = $10,000. This calculation gives you gross profit before fees or taxes. Always subtract exchange fees and consider capital gains tax to get your true net return.
How to use
Suppose you bought 5 ETH at $1,800 each and the current price is $2,400. Enter Buy Price = $1,800, Sell Price = $2,400, and Quantity = 5. The calculator computes: ($2,400 − $1,800) × 5 = $600 × 5 = $3,000 profit. If instead you sold at $1,500, the result would be ($1,500 − $1,800) × 5 = −$1,500, indicating a $1,500 loss. Use this to quickly evaluate any trade scenario before or after execution.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate profit or loss on a cryptocurrency trade?
Crypto profit or loss is calculated using the formula: (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity. This gives you the gross gain or loss in dollar terms. A positive number means you made money on the trade, while a negative number represents a loss. Keep in mind this is before exchange fees and taxes are deducted.
What is the difference between realized and unrealized crypto profit?
Realized profit occurs when you actually sell your cryptocurrency, locking in the gain or loss. Unrealized profit (or 'paper profit') is the gain or loss on a position you still hold, calculated using the current market price instead of your actual sell price. This calculator can handle both scenarios — just enter the current market price as the sell price to see your unrealized P&L.
How do trading fees affect my crypto profit and loss calculation?
Exchange fees directly reduce your net profit and can turn a small gain into a loss. Most exchanges charge 0.1%–0.5% per trade, applied to both the buy and sell sides. To get a true net profit, subtract total fees paid from your gross P&L result. For high-frequency traders, fees can account for a significant portion of returns, so always factor them in when evaluating trade performance.