Is waiting for a higher price worth it?
See how much more profit you could make, or how much less you could lose, by waiting.
Example when you are already in profit: You bought 10 units at 50 USD each. The current price is 60 USD, so your profit is 100 USD. If you wait for 60.10 USD, your profit rises by only 1 USD, or 1% of the profit you already have.
It also works when you are losing money: If you bought at 50 USD and the current price is 49 USD, waiting for 49.10 USD would reduce a 10 USD loss to 9 USD. You can see whether waiting really changes much.
What price are you waiting for?
Enter the price where you are thinking, “Just a little higher, then I’ll sell.” The result updates automatically.
What does this calculator show?
It shows how much more money you would make by waiting for your desired price. You can then decide whether waiting is worthwhile or whether selling now would give you almost the same result.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this calculator for?
It is for anyone who already owns an asset and is deciding whether to sell now or wait for a slightly better price. It works whether you are currently in profit or at a loss.
How does it help when I am at a loss?
It shows how much your loss would shrink at the price you want, and whether you would still be at a loss, break even, or move into profit.
Can this calculator predict whether the price will reach my target?
No. It only shows how the numbers would change if the price per unit reaches your target. You still need to judge whether that price is realistic.