📊 Wondering how much you'll make on your next futures trade? Over 15,000 USA traders use our free 2026 calculator to estimate exact profits/losses for crypto, commodities, and index futures. Get your PnL in seconds with all costs included.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I make on this futures trade?
Use our futures profit calculator above! Enter your entry price, exit price, contract type, and position size. We'll instantly show your gross profit, net profit after fees, ROI, and required margin. All calculations use 2026 contract specifications.
How is futures profit calculated?
Futures profit = (Exit Price - Entry Price) × Contract Multiplier × Position Size × Direction (long/short). Then subtract commissions (both sides) and funding fees for crypto. Required margin = (Entry Price × Multiplier × Size) ÷ Leverage. ROI = Net Profit ÷ Required Margin × 100.
What leverage should I use for futures trading?
Professional traders typically use 2-10x leverage. Higher leverage (20-100x) magnifies both profits AND losses - a 1% move with 100x leverage = 100% gain OR complete loss. Start with lower leverage until you understand the risks.
What's the profit per point on E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures?
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures have a contract multiplier of $50 per point. Each 1 point move = $50 profit/loss per contract. The minimum tick size is 0.25 points = $12.50. For example, a 50 point move on 5 contracts = $12,500 gross profit.
How do funding rates affect crypto futures profits?
Funding rates (0.01-0.05% every 8 hours) are payments between long and short traders to keep perpetual contract prices close to spot. For long positions, you pay funding if rate is positive. This can significantly impact profits on longer-term trades.
What's a good ROI for futures trading?
Professional traders aim for 2-5% per trade with a 50%+ win rate. With proper risk management (risking 1-2% per trade), consistent 10-20% monthly returns are considered excellent. Use our calculator to see potential ROI before entering trades.
How accurate is this futures profit calculator?
Our calculator uses official 2026 contract specifications and real-time formulas. It's 100% mathematically accurate for the inputs you provide. However, actual results may vary due to slippage, liquidity, and exact execution prices. Always verify with your broker.