This guide provides a clear overview of the key definitions used in calculating profits and losses (P&L) on Young Platform.
Below is the updated support guide, aligned with the latest calculation logic.
Realised Profit (or Loss)
Realised profit (or loss) represents the actual gain (or loss) obtained following completed operations, such as:
- Selling cryptocurrencies
- Converting crypto into euros
- Withdrawing cryptocurrency
The calculation is based on the difference between the average purchase price and the selling, withdrawal, or conversion price into fiat or stablecoin.
Trading fees are included in the calculation and are accounted as losses.
Example:
- Purchase: 0.5 BTC for €15,000 (€30,000/BTC)
- Sale: 0.5 BTC for €17,500 (€35,000/BTC)
- Realised profit = €17,500 - €15,000 = €2,500
Note: Crypto-to-crypto conversions do not generate realised profit — unless the crypto received is a stablecoin pegged to fiat (e.g. BTC > USDC). In that case, the profit is considered realised.
Unrealised Profit (or Loss)
Unrealised profit (or loss) indicates the estimated increase or decrease in value of the cryptocurrencies currently held, calculated in relation to their average purchase or deposit price.
As the profit has not yet been realised, it is a theoretical estimate of what you could gain or lose if you decided to sell or convert into fiat/stablecoin.
Example:
- Purchase: 0.5 BTC for €15,000 (€30,000/BTC)
- Current value: 0.5 BTC = €17,500 (€35,000/BTC)
- Unrealised profit = €17,500 - €15,000 = €2,500
Crypto-to-crypto conversions retain the profit as an unrealised capital gain — the value is simply transferred to the new crypto.
Average Purchase Price
The average purchase price represents the average unit cost of cryptocurrencies purchased over time.
It is calculated using a weighted average, based on:
- the total amount spent
- the total quantity of each cryptocurrency held
Key characteristics:
- It only updates when you buy
- It does not change when selling, withdrawing, or converting
- It is used to calculate both realised and unrealised profits
Examples:
- If sale price > average price → realised profit
- If current value > average price → unrealised profit
- In case of crypto conversion → gain remains unrealised
- In case of transfer between wallets (e.g. from Vault to Staking) → the average price moves with the crypto
Portfolio-Specific Calculation
Profits and losses are calculated separately for each wallet.
If a cryptocurrency is moved between wallets, the system maintains the same average purchase price to ensure calculation consistency.
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