Crypto Break-Even Calculator
Buying and selling both cost money, so the price has to move before you are level. Enter your buy price and the fees you pay on each side.
Enter a buy price to see your break-even. Fees default to zero if left blank. Everything is calculated in your browser.
How break-even is calculated
The buy fee increases what the position actually cost you, and the sell fee is taken out of the proceeds. So the break-even price is the buy price plus the buy fee, divided by one minus the sell fee. Fees on both sides compound slightly rather than simply adding together.
Costs people forget
- The spread between the buy and sell price on the exchange.
- Network withdrawal fees when moving coins off the platform.
- Conversion fees when the pair is not quoted in your currency.
- Any tax owed on a realised gain in your jurisdiction.
Educational tool only — not financial or tax advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a break-even price?
It is the price at which selling returns exactly what you put in, including fees. Below it you are realising a loss; above it you are realising a gain.
How do fees change break-even?
Fees are paid on the way in and on the way out, so they raise the price you need to reach. A 1% buy fee and a 1% sell fee mean the price must rise by roughly 2% before you are level, before any spread or network fee.
Does break-even account for tax?
No. Any capital gains tax owed in your jurisdiction applies on top, so your true break-even may be higher than the figure shown here.
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