📊 Trade Risk & Break-Even Calculator
Calculate your exact break-even exit price including buy & sell commissions. Presets for BIST, Binance, and crypto exchanges.
📋 When to Use the Trade Risk & Break-Even Calc
The Trade Risk & Break-Even Calc is perfect for quick calculations when you don't have specialized software installed. Use it for personal finance planning, homework help, quick estimates during meetings, or verifying other calculations. It's designed for anyone who needs accurate, formula-based results instantly — students, professionals, freelancers, and curious minds. Because all math runs client-side in your browser, your inputs are never stored or transmitted, making it safe for sensitive financial or personal data.
⚙️ How the Trade Risk & Break-Even Calc Works
The Trade Risk & Break-Even Calc uses standard mathematical formulas implemented in JavaScript. When you enter your values and click Calculate (or as you type, for real-time tools), the browser performs the computation instantly using your device's processor. Results are displayed in a formatted output area. All calculations are stateless — when you close the tab, everything is gone. The tool uses Web APIs for storage (localStorage) to remember your preferences between sessions, but your calculation data is never persisted or transmitted.
How to Use the Trade Risk Calculator
- Pick an exchange preset — Select BIST, Binance, Binance (BNB discount), or Coinbase. This auto-fills the commission rate.
- Enter trade details — Input your buy price per unit and quantity. The commission rate can also be manually adjusted.
- Read your break-even — The calculator shows total cost, the minimum sell price to break even, and projected profit at +1%.
- Plan your exit — Use the break-even price as your floor. Only sell above this to ensure profitability after all fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is break-even price?
The minimum sell price that recovers your total investment — including both buy and sell commissions. Selling below means a loss even if the asset price went up.
Why do commissions matter so much?
Round-trip commissions can reach 0.4% on some exchanges. On large trades this adds up. Knowing your break-even prevents surprise losses.
Does this work for crypto?
Yes! The Binance and Coinbase presets are specifically for crypto. Adjust the commission rate for other exchanges or DEX trading fees.
What about slippage?
Slippage is not included. For large orders in illiquid markets, add 0.1-0.5% to your break-even as a safety margin.