Crypto Profit & ROI Guides — Calculate Gains, Losses & Taxes
Step-by-step guides to calculate crypto profit and loss, understand ROI on Bitcoin and altcoins, and navigate tax implications for traders and investors.
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Crypto Guides & Examples
Crypto ROI: Step-by-Step Example
How to calculate return on investment for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin trades with real numbers.
Crypto Profit Calculator for Bitcoin
Calculate exact profit or loss on Bitcoin trades including fees, taxes, and holding period.
Crypto Profit Calculator for Day Traders
P&L calculation for active crypto traders: entry/exit price, fees, slippage, and tax impact.
Crypto Calculators
Crypto P&L Formula
Profit / Loss
(Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity − Fees
e.g. ($45,000 − $30,000) × 0.5 − $50 = $7,450
ROI %
(Profit ÷ Total Invested) × 100
e.g. ($7,450 ÷ $15,000) × 100 = 49.67%
Break-Even Price
Buy Price + (Fees ÷ Quantity)
e.g. $30,000 + ($50 ÷ 0.5) = $30,100
After-Tax Profit
Profit × (1 − Tax Rate)
e.g. $7,450 × (1 − 0.22) = $5,811
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate crypto profit?
Crypto profit = (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity − Fees. For example: bought 0.5 BTC at $30,000, sold at $45,000 → profit = ($45,000 − $30,000) × 0.5 = $7,500 before fees.
How is crypto taxed in the US?
Crypto held less than 1 year is taxed as ordinary income (10–37%). Held more than 1 year qualifies for long-term capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income).
What is a good ROI for crypto?
There is no universal benchmark. Bitcoin has historically returned 100–200% in bull years and lost 50–80% in bear years. Diversification and risk management matter more than chasing high ROI.
How do trading fees affect crypto profit?
Fees compound quickly. A 0.1% fee on both buy and sell = 0.2% total cost. On a $10,000 trade, that's $20 in fees. For day traders making dozens of trades, fees can eliminate profits entirely.