How is crypto profit calculated?

Crypto profit is calculated as (Sell Price × Amount) − (Buy Price × Amount) − Buy Fees − Sell Fees. The profit percentage (ROI) is profit divided by total cost basis, multiplied by 100. For DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging), the buy price is the volume-weighted average of all your buy orders, and total cost is the sum of all buys plus their respective fees.

What is the breakeven price for crypto?

The breakeven price is the price at which you'd sell to recover exactly what you put in. It includes both the buy and sell exchange fees: breakeven = (Total Cost + Buy Fees) ÷ (Amount × (1 − Sell Fee % / 100)). Selling above breakeven means profit; selling below means a loss.

How is crypto taxed in 2026?

In the US, crypto is taxed as property. If you held the coin for one year or less (short-term), gains are taxed as ordinary income at your marginal tax rate (10% to 37% in 2026). If you held more than one year (long-term), gains are taxed at preferential rates: 0% (income up to $47,150), 15% (up to $518,900), or 20% (above $518,900), plus a possible 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax for high earners. Most countries have similar holding-period distinctions.

What is DCA in crypto?

DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) is a strategy where you buy a fixed dollar amount of a coin at regular intervals (e.g., $100 of Bitcoin every week), regardless of price. This averages out your entry price over time, reduces the impact of volatility, and removes the emotion of trying to time the market. The crypto profit calculator's DCA mode lets you enter multiple buy prices and amounts to compute your true average entry price and overall ROI.

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✓ Don't forget fees. Even a 0.5% fee on each side eats 1% of your trade. On a round-trip, that means you need the price to rise >1% just to break even.
✓ Track the cost basis carefully. Every buy is a separate taxable event when you sell. This calculator averages them via DCA mode so you get one number for your records.
✓ Long-term vs short-term matters. Holding for 366+ days in the US drops your federal tax from your ordinary income rate (up to 37%) down to 0%, 15%, or 20%.
✓ Don't chase. A 2× return in 3 months is luck. A 1.5× return over 2 years is a strategy. The math is the same; the consistency isn't.
✓ Set a stop-loss before you buy. Decide in advance what price you'll exit at if it goes against you. The math doesn't lie — write it down before the trade.

How Crypto Profit Is Calculated

Crypto profit is the difference between what you received when you sold and what you originally paid (your cost basis). The basic formula is:

Profit = (Sell Price × Amount) − (Buy Price × Amount) − Buy Fees − Sell Fees

For DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging), you have multiple buy orders at different prices. Your average entry price is the volume-weighted average:

Avg Entry = (Σ Price × Amount) / Σ Amount

The breakeven price is what the coin needs to be at when you sell for you to net zero (not lose, not profit):

Breakeven = (Total Cost + Total Buy Fees) / (Total Amount × (1 − Sell Fee % / 100))

US 2026 Crypto Tax Brackets

Crypto is taxed as property by the IRS. The tax rate depends on how long you held the coin:

⏱ Short-term (≤ 1 year)

Taxed as ordinary income at your marginal rate.

10% — $0 to $11,925
12% — $11,925 to $48,475
22% — $48,475 to $103,350
24% — $103,350 to $197,300
32% — $197,300 to $250,525
35% — $250,525 to $626,350
37% — above $626,350

📅 Long-term (> 1 year)

Preferential rates — much lower for most holders.

0% — income up to $47,150 (single)
15% — income $47,150 to $518,900
20% — income above $518,900
+ 3.8% NIIT for high earners (MAGI > $200K single / $250K joint)

This is a US-only guide. Canada, UK, EU, and Australia have different rules — see the related Canadian capital gains calculator for the Canada case. The numbers above are 2026 federal rates; state income tax may also apply in the US.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate crypto profit with multiple buys?

Use the DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) mode. Enter each buy as a separate row with its price and the amount of coins you bought. The calculator sums up your total cost basis (including all buy fees) and divides by the total amount to get your volume-weighted average entry price. Then it computes profit against your sell price. This matches how the IRS treats cost basis for crypto (FIFO or specific identification, depending on your accounting method).

What if I bought the same coin on multiple exchanges?

Add them all as DCA rows. The price you paid is the actual executed price on that exchange (including any spread), the amount is the total you received in your wallet, and the fees are the fees that exchange charged for that specific buy. The calculator doesn't care which exchange — it just sums up cost basis and amounts.

Does this calculator handle staking rewards, airdrops, or mining income?

No — this calculator only handles bought coins. Staking rewards, airdrops, and mining income are income events in the US (taxed at ordinary income rates at the moment you receive them, at the coin's USD value at that time). Once you've received them, you can use this calculator to track their cost basis and any future profit when you sell. For a comprehensive treatment, you'll want a dedicated crypto tax software (CoinTracker, Koinly, TokenTax).

Is this tool private? Do you store my data?

Yes, 100% private. All calculations happen in your browser using JavaScript — your buy prices, amounts, and trade history are never sent to any server. We use Google Analytics to count page views (anonymously) but it doesn't see the numbers you enter. Close the tab and your inputs are gone.

What about wash-sale rules?

As of 2026, the IRS has not formally applied the 30-day wash-sale rule (which exists for stocks) to crypto. This means you can sell crypto at a loss and immediately rebuy it to harvest the tax loss without triggering a wash-sale disallowance. There have been legislative proposals to close this loophole starting in 2026 or 2027, but as of now, crypto tax-loss harvesting remains a valid strategy. Always confirm with a tax professional.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. It is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Crypto prices are volatile and past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax laws change frequently — consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Calculations assume a US tax context with 2026 federal brackets; state taxes are not included.