NFT Profit Calculator

Calculate NFT trading profit after marketplace fees and gas costs.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated April 2026 · Source: IRS — Digital Assets

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Profit/Loss

$1,350.00

ROI

270.00%

NFT P&L

Sale Price$2,000.00
Platform Fee($50.00)
Royalty($100.00)
Net Proceeds$1,850.00
Purchase Price($500.00)
Profit/Loss$1,350.00

Use the NFT Profit Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

How It Works

Net profit on an NFT trade is what survives after every cost is stripped out of the spread between what you paid and what you sold for. Heading into 2026, with institutional money and Layer 2 networks reshaping how collections trade, those costs decide whether a sale that looks green on paper actually puts money in your wallet. This tool runs the full accounting so the headline price does not mislead you.

The math works from a single relationship: (Sale Price - Purchase Price) - (Sale Price * Marketplace Fee Percentage) - Gas Fees. Gas is estimated from current network congestion and the complexity of the transaction, and even on Layer 2s such as Arbitrum or Optimism those amounts move around enough that they cannot be treated as fixed.

Two cost categories trip people up most often. Gas is paid on both the buy and the sell, yet the entry cost is the one traders tend to forget when they tally a position. Marketplace fees also span a wide band, anywhere from 0.5% to 5%, and several platforms layer creator royalties on top, taking their cut from the sale price before any profit reaches you.

Example: Selling a Bored Ape NFT on OpenSea

  1. 1 Input: You bought a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT for 20 ETH (approx. $60,000 USD in 2026). You're selling it for 25 ETH (approx. $75,000 USD). OpenSea's marketplace fee is 2.5%, and estimated gas fees for the sale are 0.05 ETH (approx. $150 USD).
  2. 2 Calculation: (25 ETH - 20 ETH) - (25 ETH * 0.025) - 0.05 ETH = 5 ETH - 0.625 ETH - 0.05 ETH = 4.325 ETH. This translates to a profit of approximately $12,975 USD.
  3. 3 Result: Your net profit from selling this NFT is 4.325 ETH, or approximately $12,975 USD.
  4. 4 Context: This profit assumes no creator royalties were due on this specific sale, or that they are already factored into the listed marketplace fee. Always verify the royalty structure of the NFT collection and platform you are using for precise calculations.

Source: IRS — Digital Assets · Last updated: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How are NFT profits taxed?
NFTs are treated as property by the IRS. Short-term gains (held under one year) are taxed at ordinary income rates. Long-term gains are taxed at collectible rates of up to 28%, which is higher than the standard 20% long-term capital gains rate for most other assets.
What fees reduce my NFT profit?
Common fees include marketplace fees (2.5% on OpenSea), creator royalties (5-10%), gas fees for minting and transferring, and payment processing fees. These fees can be included in your cost basis to reduce taxable gains.
Can I deduct NFT losses?
Yes. NFT losses are capital losses that offset capital gains. If losses exceed gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 per year against ordinary income and carry forward the remainder. You must actually sell or dispose of the NFT to realize the loss.

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