Token amount
tokens = investment / entry priceThis estimates how many coins the investment buys before fee adjustments.
Crypto exit planning
Crypto Break-Even Calculator
Find the crypto price needed to recover your cost basis after buy and sell fees. Enter your investment amount, entry price and fee assumptions to calculate break-even price, required price move and target exit price.
Fee-adjustedSpot position estimateNo live prices
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Use average entry price and your estimated buy and sell fee rates.
Formula: break-even price = total cost basis / (token amount * (1 - sell fee rate)).
Formula
How crypto break-even price is calculated
Cost basis
cost basis = investment + buy feeBuy fees increase the amount the position must recover.
Break-even price
break-even = cost basis / (tokens * (1 - sell fee))The sell fee reduces the net exit value, so break-even often sits above entry.
Example
Bitcoin break-even example
If you invest $1,000 in BTC at $50,000, the estimated token amount is 0.02 BTC. With a 0.1% buy fee, cost basis becomes $1,001. With a 0.1% sell fee, the break-even price is about $50,100.10.
The result means BTC has to move slightly above the entry price before the position is flat after fees. This is an estimate and does not include taxes, spread, gas, slippage or funding costs.
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FAQ
Crypto Break-Even Calculator FAQ
What is a crypto break-even calculator?
A crypto break-even calculator estimates the token price needed to recover your investment and estimated trading fees. It helps compare entry price, cost basis and required exit price.
How do I calculate crypto break-even price after fees?
Calculate token amount from investment divided by entry price, add the buy fee to cost basis, then divide that cost basis by token amount after adjusting for the sell fee.
Why is break-even higher than my buy price?
Break-even is usually higher because the trade must recover buy fees and expected sell fees before net profit reaches zero.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No. The calculator estimates pre-tax break-even only. Taxes depend on jurisdiction, holding period, cost basis method and transaction history.
Quality notes
How to use this result responsibly
Lamppoli calculators are designed to answer a practical crypto question quickly, then show the assumptions behind the result.
Best use case
Use this calculator when a position is below cost basis, when fees make the exit price unclear, or before averaging down. It shows the price needed to recover after buy and sell fees.
Use the result as a planning estimate, then review fees, taxes, slippage, liquidity and risk separately before making decisions.
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Additional Crypto Break-Even Calculator Questions
Can averaging down lower break-even price?
Yes, buying more at a lower price can reduce average entry, but it also increases exposure. The calculator shows cost basis, not whether adding risk is appropriate.
Does break-even include sell fees?
A useful break-even estimate should include expected sell fees because they reduce the net proceeds received at exit.
What if my sell fee changes?
Edit the sell fee assumption and recalculate. Exchange tier, order type, pair and promotions can change the actual fee.