how to use the crypto loss recovery calculator
- Enter your drawdown in %, or switch to enter the value at the top and the value now.
- Read the gain and the multiple needed to recover.
- Use the table to compare common drawdowns.
formula
gain needed = 1 ÷ (1 − loss) − 1 multiple needed = 1 ÷ (1 − loss)
the asymmetry of losses
- -20% needs +25%
- -50% needs +100% (a 2x)
- -80% needs +400% (a 5x)
- -90% needs +900% (a 10x)
- -99% needs +9,900% (a 100x)
Each extra percent lost costs more to recover than the one before. A memecoin down 90% has to do a full 10x just to get you back to even, which is why most bags that fall that far never recover.
frequently asked questions
How much does a stock or coin need to gain after a 50% drop?
100%. Half of the value is gone, so the remaining half has to double.
I'm down 90% on a memecoin, what does it need to break even?
A 10x, or +900%, from the current price.
Why is recovering a loss harder than making it?
Gains are calculated on the smaller, post-loss amount. After -50% you have half the money working, so it needs to double.
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