Whether you're checking a quick what-if scenario or planning a longer-term position, this crypto calculator helps you model how a position might have performed trade’s outcome based on live pricing and your chosen setup.

Note: the tool is for illustrative purposes only and does not predict future market performance.

Crypto CFD calculator

Using the crypto calculator below, enter your crypto assets, leverage and trade size to get your hypothetical profit and loses over a set period. 

Choose options

Market
Traded quantity
Limited within the limits of this calculator
Leverage

Your potential P&L

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Close

Deal size
Traded quantity x Opening price
Margin required
Funds required to open a trade
P&L

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

The calculator does not account for any overnight funding or spread costs applied to positions. Traders should consider the effect of such costs on potential profits. Visit our Charges and fees page for more information.

What is a CFD crypto calculator?

A crypto profit calculator is a tool that shows how much profit – or loss – you’d make on a hypothetical crypto CFD trade. By entering your trade details, it shows an illustrative outcome based on price movement, trade size, and leverage. It’s particularly useful for exploring how different setups could affect your exposure in volatile crypto markets.

How Does the CFD crypto calculator work?

The crypto calculator uses the most recent available pricing data to simulate hypothetical trade outcomes based on the inputs you provide. While it doesn’t predict future price movements or guarantee performance, it can help you explore how your trade might have performed under certain conditions, using past or live price data. Actual execution in live markets may vary due to factors like spread, volatility, or slippage.

How can this help me?

This crypto calculator can help you test trading ideas without committing capital. You can tweak variables to understand how market shifts, leverage, or trade size could change your outcome. It’s a practical way to experiment and build confidence, especially in the fast-paced crypto space.

How often does the crypto calculator update?

The crypto calculator reflects the most recent available market prices when possible, helping you simulate hypothetical outcomes based on your chosen inputs.

What affects crypto prices?

Crypto prices are driven by many factors, including supply and demand, market sentiment, tokenomics, regulatory news, and network developments. Unlike traditional assets, crypto can be highly reactive to headlines, tweets, and even technical upgrades. This volatility makes planning ahead with a calculator especially useful.

When is the best time to trade crypto?

There is no ‘best time’ to trade crypto – these markets never sleep and are open 24/7. High activity often occurs during overlapping global trading sessions, especially when US or Asian markets are online. That said, price action can spike at any time. Your ideal window depends on your goals, strategy, and appetite for volatility. Crypto trading and leveraged trading in general is risky.

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Start CFD trading on our intuitive, award-winning* platform today. Access 3,000+ markets, advanced tools, and dedicated support by following these easy steps.

  • Step 1Create your account and send us your documents to verify
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**The CFD calculator is intended for trading demonstration purposes only. Pricing is based on historical data. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

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