How do I calculate PnL on Kraken?

PnL = (exit - entry) x size for a long, or (entry - exit) x size for a short. ROE multiplies the price ROI by your leverage.

What is ROE on Kraken futures?

ROE is the return on the margin you posted, amplified by leverage. A 10% move at 10x leverage is roughly a 100% return on margin.

Kraken PnL Calculator

Calculate your profit and loss, ROI and leveraged ROE for any Kraken futures trade — long or short. Free, instant, no signup.

Entry price (USD) Exit price (USD) Position size (coin) Leverage (for ROE)

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How PnL and ROE work on Kraken

Kraken is a security-first, long-established exchange. Its futures offer more conservative leverage, favouring risk control. Your raw profit on a Kraken trade is the price move times your position size: (Exit − Entry) × Size for a long, and the reverse for a short. Price ROI is the percentage the asset moved; ROE is your return on the margin you actually posted, which Kraken's leverage multiplies.

Worked example

A 0.5-coin long opened at $60,000 and closed at $66,000 at 10× leverage:

Profit+$3,000.00

Price ROI+10.00%

ROE (10×)+100.00%

Leverage cuts both ways — the same move down would be a 100% loss of margin. Plan your exit and check your Kraken liquidation price first.

FAQ

How is ROE different from ROI on Kraken?

Price ROI is the raw % move. ROE multiplies it by your leverage — it is your return on posted margin. Fees and funding are not included.

Does Kraken show PnL automatically?

Kraken shows live PnL on open positions, but this tool lets you plan and compare scenarios before you trade.

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