Cryptocurrency ROI Calculator
Calculate the percentage return on any cryptocurrency investment by comparing your initial purchase cost to its current value. Use it to track performance across a single coin or an entire position.
About this calculator
Return on Investment (ROI) measures how much your investment has grown or shrunk relative to what you originally paid, expressed as a percentage. The formula is: ROI = ((currentValue − initialInvestment) / initialInvestment) × 100. A positive ROI means your holding has appreciated; a negative ROI indicates a loss. This metric is dimensionless and works regardless of currency or coin type, making it easy to compare the performance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any altcoin side by side. It does not account for time horizon — a 200% ROI over 5 years is very different from one achieved in 3 months — so pair it with annualized return calculations for deeper analysis. Taxes and trading fees are also excluded, so consider those separately.
How to use
Suppose you bought 2 ETH for $1,200 each, making your initial investment $2,400. ETH later rises to $3,500 each, giving your position a current value of $7,000. ROI = ((7,000 − 2,400) / 2,400) × 100 ROI = (4,600 / 2,400) × 100 ROI = 191.67% Your Ethereum position has returned nearly 192%. This means for every $1 you invested, you now hold $2.92 in value — a gain of $1.92 on the dollar before fees and taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good ROI for a cryptocurrency investment?
There is no universal benchmark, but crypto ROI is generally compared against traditional assets like stocks (historically ~10% annually) or bonds (~3–5%). Many crypto investors target double- or triple-digit percentage gains over a cycle, though these come with proportionally higher risk and volatility. A 50% ROI in one year would be considered exceptional in traditional finance but is common — and sometimes modest — in crypto bull markets. Always weigh ROI against the risk taken and the time held, and remember that high past returns do not guarantee future performance.
How do trading fees and taxes affect my actual cryptocurrency ROI?
Fees and taxes can significantly erode your stated ROI. For example, a 191% gross ROI might shrink to 170% after accounting for a 0.1% buy fee, a 0.1% sell fee, and a 30% capital gains tax on the profit. On smaller trades, percentage-based fees have less impact, but on frequent trading the cumulative cost can be substantial. Always calculate your net ROI after all costs to get an accurate picture of what you actually keep. Use our Crypto Tax Calculator and Crypto Fees Calculator alongside this tool for a complete view.
How is cryptocurrency ROI different from annualized return?
ROI simply measures total gain or loss from entry to exit, with no regard for how long the investment was held. Annualized return (CAGR) adjusts that figure to represent equivalent yearly growth, allowing fair comparison across different holding periods. A 200% ROI over 10 years is roughly 11.6% per year (CAGR), while a 200% ROI over 1 year is exactly that — 200% annually. For long-term crypto holders, annualized return provides better context. For short-term trades or comparisons within the same timeframe, simple ROI is perfectly sufficient.