how to use the take-profit and initials calculator
- Enter what you put in and, optionally, your entry market cap so each rung shows its market cap.
- Enter your fee per side (FOMO and most bots: around 0.5 to 2% depending on size).
- Enter your current multiple to see how much to sell to take initials right now.
- Build a ladder: each rung sells a share of what you still hold at a multiple. Use a preset or add your own.
formula
share to sell for initials = 1 ÷ (multiple × (1 − buy fee) × (1 − sell fee)) each rung: proceeds = tokens sold × multiple × (1 − sell fee) moonbag = tokens left after the last rung
how much to sell to take initials
Without fees, the share to sell is simply 1 divided by the multiple: at 2x sell 50%, at 3x sell 33%, at 5x sell 20%, at 10x sell 10%. Fees push it slightly higher. Below 1x there is no way to take initials, because the whole bag is worth less than you paid.
why ladders beat all-or-nothing exits
Memecoins rarely give a second chance at the top. Selling in steps locks in part of every leg up and keeps exposure to a runner. The trade-off is simple: every rung you sell early is money that does not ride a 100x, and every rung you skip is money a rug takes. The calculator shows both sides in dollars.
- Initials at 2x: sell 50%, the rest is free.
- Thirds: 50% at 2x, 25% of the rest at 5x, 25% of the rest at 10x, keep the remainder.
- Moonbag ladder: take a third at 3x and small slices up to 100x.
frequently asked questions
What does "take initials" mean in crypto?
Selling enough of a position to recover the amount you originally invested, so the remaining tokens (the moonbag) cost you nothing. At 2x you sell half; at 4x a quarter.
How much should I sell at 2x?
To take initials at 2x, sell 50% of your tokens (a little more after fees). The remaining half keeps full upside at zero net cost.
What is a moonbag?
The part of a position you never sell on the way up, held in case the token keeps running. It is usually what is left after taking initials and a few profit rungs.
Does the ladder sell a % of my original bag or of what's left?
Of what you still hold at that rung. 50% at 2x then 50% at 5x leaves 25% of the original tokens.
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