Crypto Grid Trading
Calculator

Simulate your grid trading profits after fees, slippage, and funding rates. Compare strategies. Understand risks — before you trade.

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Educational Tool Only — This is not a return prediction. Grid profit is shown per completed full cycle. This tool does not provide financial advice, predict market prices, or connect to any exchange.

Parameters

Basic Parameters
Label only — does not affect calculations
Total capital allocated to the grid bot
Grid range bottom
Grid range top
May be outside range
Assumed price at end of period
2 – 500
Spacing method
Fees & Costs
Limit order fee
Market order fee
Price deviation on execution. Typical: 0.01%–0.10%
Spot = no funding cost; Perpetual = funding rate applies
Per settlement. Typical: 0.01%
Usually 3 (every 8h)
1 – 365 days
For DCA comparison
⚠️ Range Breakout Warning

Gross Profit
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Per full cycle
Total Costs
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Fees + Slippage + Funding
Net Profit
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Per full cycle
Risk Score
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Detailed Breakdown

Profit Breakdown

All values shown per completed full cycle. Actual results depend on market volatility and fill frequency.

Strategy Comparison

Risk Assessment

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🤖 Risk Analysis
Complete the calculator above to see your risk analysis.
⚠️ Profit shown is per completed full cycle. A full cycle means every grid level completes one buy-sell pair. Actual frequency depends on market volatility. This tool does not predict returns or provide financial advice.

Results are based on your inputs and a simplified model. Actual trading results will vary due to market volatility, liquidity, and execution conditions.

How It Works

1

Enter Your Parameters

Set your price range, grid count, investment, fees, and trading mode — or use a quick preset to start.

2

See Real Costs

View profit after trading fees, slippage, and funding rates. Most calculators hide these — we don't.

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Compare & Decide

Compare Grid vs HODL vs DCA side by side. Read the AI-style risk explanation before committing capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is grid trading?
Grid trading is a strategy that places buy and sell orders at preset price intervals (a "grid") within a defined range. When the price fluctuates within this range, the bot automatically buys low and sells high at each grid level, profiting from volatility rather than direction.
How does this calculator work?
You enter your grid parameters — price range, number of grids, investment amount, and fee rates. The calculator simulates a complete grid cycle and shows your theoretical profit, minus real-world costs like trading fees, slippage, and funding rates. It also compares grid trading with HODL and DCA strategies.
Does this calculator connect to any exchange?
No. This is a purely educational simulation tool. It does not connect to Binance, OKX, Bybit, or any exchange. All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
What is a "full cycle" in the results?
A full cycle means every grid level completes one buy-sell pair. In reality, how many cycles complete depends on market volatility. Higher volatility within your range means more completed cycles and higher total profit. The calculator shows per-cycle results — not predicted total returns.
Why are my net profits so much lower than gross profits?
Trading fees, slippage, and funding rates (for perpetual contracts) are costs that most basic calculators ignore. In grid trading, these costs multiply because each grid level triggers a trade. With 50 grids, you pay fees on 100 trades (50 buys + 50 sells) per cycle.
What happens if the price goes outside my grid range?
If the price drops below your lower bound, your bot stops buying and you hold assets purchased at higher prices — potentially at a significant unrealized loss. If it goes above your upper bound, you miss out on further upside. This is the primary risk of grid trading.
What is slippage and why does it matter?
Slippage is the difference between the expected price and the actual execution price. In low-liquidity markets or during volatile moments, slippage can significantly reduce each grid's profit. Even 0.05% slippage across 50 grids adds up meaningfully.
What are funding rates?
Funding rates are periodic payments between long and short traders on perpetual futures contracts. If you run a grid bot on perpetual contracts, you may pay funding every 8 hours. This is an ongoing cost that many traders forget to account for. Toggle "Perpetual" mode above to include this cost.
Is grid trading better than DCA or HODL?
It depends on market conditions. Grid trading performs well in sideways, range-bound markets. DCA performs better in steadily declining markets (averaging down your entry). HODL outperforms in strong bull markets. Use the comparison feature above to simulate all three under your own assumptions.
Is this financial advice?
No. This tool is for educational and simulation purposes only. It does not predict future prices, recommend trading pairs, or guarantee results. Always do your own research and only trade with capital you can afford to lose.

Disclaimer

GridWise Calculator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is NOT financial advice, investment advice, or a trading recommendation.

No Guarantees: Calculations are simplified simulations based entirely on user-supplied inputs. Actual trading results will differ due to market conditions, liquidity, execution timing, exchange-specific rules, and other factors not modeled here.

Not a Recommendation: This tool does not recommend any trading pair, strategy, exchange, or investment action. The mention of any exchange name (e.g., Binance, OKX, Bybit) is solely for contextual reference and does not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation.

This Tool Does Not Predict Market Prices. All scenarios use user-entered price assumptions. No prediction, forecast, or guarantee of future price movement is made or implied.

Risk Warning: Cryptocurrency trading involves substantial risk of loss, including total loss of capital. Grid trading, like all trading strategies, can result in partial or total loss of invested capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.

No Exchange Connection: This tool does not connect to any cryptocurrency exchange. It does not execute trades, access accounts, or transmit any data. All calculations run entirely in your browser.

No Liability: The creators of GridWise Calculator accept no liability for any financial losses, damages, or consequences resulting from the use of this tool. You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions.

By using this tool, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this disclaimer.