How to Use the Crypto Profit Calculator
Trading fees are one of the biggest drags on crypto returns, yet many traders overlook them. This calculator factors in both buy and sell fees to show your true net profit and return rate, giving you an accurate picture of each trade's performance.
Calculation Method
Total cost = Buy price × Quantity + Buy fee. Total proceeds = Sell price × Quantity − Sell fee. Net profit = Total proceeds − Total cost. Return rate = Net profit ÷ Total cost × 100.
Common Exchange Fee Rates
Coinbase Pro/Advanced: ~0.4–0.6%. Binance: 0.1% (0.075% with BNB discount). Kraken: 0.16–0.26%. Gemini: 0.2–0.4%. Many exchanges offer lower fees for high-volume traders or users who hold the exchange's native token.
Tax Implications (US)
The IRS treats crypto as property, not currency. Every sale is a taxable event. Short-term gains (held under 1 year) are taxed as ordinary income at up to 37%. Long-term gains (held over 1 year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%. Keep detailed records of every trade for tax reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Enter fractional quantities like 0.01 for a hundredth of a Bitcoin or 0.5 for half an Ethereum. The calculator handles any decimal quantity.
Use your average cost basis. Total amount spent ÷ total coins purchased = average buy price. Enter that as your buy price with the total quantity to calculate overall profit.