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₿ Crypto Guide • 📈 Profit Basics • 🧮 Easy Formula

How to Calculate Crypto Profit

Crypto profit is the difference between what you paid and what you received when you sold, after accounting for fees and other costs. A simple calculator makes this faster, but it helps to understand the basics.

Basic formula

  • Profit or Loss = Sale Value − Buy Value − Fees

If the result is positive, that is profit. If it is negative, that is a loss.

ROI formula

  • ROI = (Profit ÷ Initial Cost) × 100

This shows the percentage gain or loss compared with your starting cost.

What to include

  • Entry price
  • Exit price
  • Quantity bought
  • Buy fees and sell fees
  • Taxes if you are estimating net outcome

Fastest method

Use InstantQR’s Crypto Profit Calculator to estimate profit, loss, ROI, and break-even more quickly.

Common mistakes

  • Ignoring trading fees
  • Mixing up average entry price
  • Forgetting taxes when estimating take-home profit
  • Calculating on the wrong quantity

FAQ

How do I calculate crypto profit?

Subtract buy cost and fees from sale value.

What is ROI in crypto?

ROI is your return percentage relative to the original cost.

Should I include fees?

Yes. Fees can materially change your real profit.