Crypto Profit Calculator

Calculate your exact net PnL after fees for long and short positions. Includes break-even price and fee-drag analysis.

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Calculate your net PnL after fees for long or short positions.
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How to Calculate Crypto Profit and Loss

Most traders look at the price difference and stop there — that's gross profit. What actually hits your wallet is net profit, which subtracts the fees paid to open and close the trade.

Gross PnL  = (Exit − Entry) × Quantity × Leverage
Fees       = Position Size × Leverage × Fee Rate × 2
Net PnL    = Gross PnL − Fees
PnL %      = Net PnL / Position Size × 100

Why Fees Matter More at High Leverage

At 10× leverage on a $5,000 position, your notional exposure is $50,000. A 0.05% taker fee on both sides equals $50 in fees. If your trade only made $200 gross, you just lost 25% of your profit to fees. This is why scalpers at high leverage often underperform — fees erode thin margins fast.

Switching to limit orders (maker) reduces fees to 0.01–0.02%, cutting the fee drag by up to 75%.

Long vs Short: How Direction Affects PnL

For a long position, profit = price increase. For a short position, profit = price decrease. The formula flips the entry/exit difference, but fees are identical in both directions — you always pay to open and close.

What is the Break-Even Price?

The break-even exit price is the minimum price you need to reach just to cover fees and avoid a loss:

Long:  Break-even = Entry + (Total Fees / Quantity / Leverage)
Short: Break-even = Entry − (Total Fees / Quantity / Leverage)

For short-term trades, always calculate this before entering — especially at high leverage where fees represent a meaningful portion of the move.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate crypto profit?
Net Profit = (Exit Price − Entry Price) × Quantity × Leverage − (Position Size × Leverage × Fee Rate × 2). Always subtract fees from both sides of the trade — most traders only calculate gross profit and overestimate returns.
Does leverage affect my profit calculation?
Yes. Leverage multiplies both your gross profit and your fees. At 10× leverage on a $1,000 position, you control $10,000 notional — meaning a 1% price move generates $100 profit, but fees are also calculated on the $10,000 notional exposure.
What is the difference between gross and net PnL?
Gross PnL is the raw price difference × quantity × leverage. Net PnL subtracts trading fees. At high leverage with small moves, fees can represent 30–50% of gross profit or even turn a winning trade into a loss.
What is the break-even price in crypto trading?
The break-even price is the exit price at which your net profit equals zero after fees. For a long: Break-even = Entry + (Total Fees / Quantity / Leverage). For a short: Break-even = Entry − (Total Fees / Quantity / Leverage).
What fee rate should I use?
Most major exchanges charge 0.04–0.06% for taker orders (market orders) and 0.01–0.02% for maker orders (limit orders). Bybit and OKX charge ~0.055% taker. Binance charges ~0.04% taker with BNB discount.

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For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.