How do I calculate PnL on KuCoin?

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 KuCoin 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.

Do KuCoin fees reduce my PnL?

Yes. KuCoin charges about 0.06% taker per side plus funding every 8 hours, so net profit is a little below the raw price PnL. This tool shows gross PnL; subtract roughly two taker fees for a round trip.

KuCoin PnL Calculator

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

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

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How PnL and ROE work on KuCoin

KuCoin Futures is known for its huge altcoin selection, letting you trade leverage on coins many larger venues do not list. Your raw profit on a KuCoin 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 KuCoin's leverage multiplies. KuCoin is where altcoin traders go first: it lists perpetuals on smaller-cap tokens long before the majors add them, so new narratives are tradable early. Liquidity on the flagship pairs is solid, though thinner names carry wider spreads - size accordingly and treat the liquidation buffer with respect.

Worked example

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

Profit (gross)+$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 KuCoin liquidation price first.

ROE by leverage - same 10% move

ROE is just the price move multiplied by leverage. A single 10% winning move on KuCoin returns, on the margin you posted:

Leverage	ROE on a +10% move	ROE on a −10% move
5×	+50%	−50%
10×	+100%	−100%
25×	+250%	−250%
50×	+500%	−500%
100×	+1,000%	−1,000%

The higher the leverage, the faster ROE compounds - and the smaller the move that liquidates you. That symmetry is why position sizing beats chasing leverage.

Fees & funding on KuCoin

This tool shows gross PnL. On KuCoin you also pay about 0.06% taker per side (so roughly 0.120% for a round trip at market), plus funding every 8 hours while the position is open. On a fast scalp the fees can outweigh a small edge, which is why makers (resting limit orders at 0.02%) keep more of their profit. Subtract those costs from the figure above for your true net result.

FAQ

How is ROE different from ROI on KuCoin?

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 in the gross figure.

Does KuCoin show PnL automatically?

KuCoin shows live PnL on open positions, but this tool lets you plan and compare scenarios before you trade - and see how leverage changes the ROE.

Is KuCoin available in the US?

No - Global; KuCoin has wound down US access, so it is effectively non-US. US traders can use a domestic venue such as Kraken.

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