Calculate Cryptocurrency Profit & Loss
Enter your buy price, sell price, and amount to see total profit, ROI, and tax implications.
Calculating Crypto Gains
Crypto profit = (Sell Price × Amount - Sell Fees) - (Buy Price × Amount + Buy Fees). Exchange fees typically range from 0.1% (Binance) to 1.5% (Coinbase standard). These fees reduce your profit on both ends. For accurate tax reporting, track your cost basis (purchase price + fees) for every transaction.
Crypto Tax Rules (US)
Cryptocurrency is treated as property by the IRS. Short-term gains (held under 1 year) are taxed as ordinary income (10-37%). Long-term gains (held over 1 year) are taxed at preferential rates (0%, 15%, or 20%). Every trade, swap, and sale is a taxable event. Even trading Bitcoin for Ethereum triggers capital gains tax on any profit.
Tax-loss harvesting works for crypto just like stocks — sell losing positions to offset gains. Unlike stocks, crypto is NOT subject to the wash sale rule (as of 2025), meaning you can sell at a loss and immediately rebuy the same coin. This loophole saves crypto investors thousands in taxes annually.
