Why it matters
Buying and selling each incur a fee, so your break-even price sits above your buy price. Higher fees mean a bigger required gain.
Formulas
Net coins held
Investment × (1 − fee) ÷ buy priceBreak-even price
Investment ÷ (net coins × (1 − fee))Required gain
(Break-even − buy price) ÷ buy price × 100%Example
Buy at 3,000 with 1,000 USDT and a 0.1% two-sided fee: break-even ≈ 3,006, requiring a rise of about 0.2% to truly recover.
Notes
Slippage and withdrawal costs are not included. Pair this with the target price calculator when you have a profit goal.
FAQ
How is the break-even price calculated?
After fees, the sell price must cover the original investment plus both fees: break-even = buy price ÷ (1 − fee)² approximately (exact: see formulas).
Why is break-even above the buy price?
You pay a fee on the way in and another on the way out, so the exit price must be higher than the entry price to recover everything.