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Loss Recovery Calculator (Break-Even Gain)

See the exact percentage gain you need to recover a loss. Losses and the gains that undo them are not symmetric — a 50% drop needs a 100% rally just to break even.

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How to use the Loss Recovery Calculator (Break-Even Gain)

1Enter your Current loss / drawdown (in %).
2Enter your Current balance (in USD) — Optional — shows the dollar target.
3The result and full breakdown update instantly — no signup, no waiting, and your numbers never leave your browser.

About the Loss Recovery Calculator (Break-Even Gain)

See the exact percentage gain you need to recover a loss. Losses and the gains that undo them are not symmetric — a 50% drop needs a 100% rally just to break even. It's a free tool in our trading calculators collection on TheCryptoTools, runs entirely in your browser, and works on mobile. If you found it useful, try Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Calculator, Break Even Calculator and Maximum Drawdown Calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

＋Why is the recovery gain bigger than the loss?

After a loss you're working from a smaller balance, so a given dollar gain is a larger percentage. Down 20% needs +25%; down 50% needs +100%; down 90% needs +900%.

＋What's the formula?

Required gain % = loss ÷ (100 − loss) × 100. For a 33% loss: 33 ÷ 67 × 100 ≈ 49.3%.

＋Why does this matter for risk management?

It's the mathematical case for cutting losses early. Small, controlled losses are easy to recover; letting a position bleed to −70% or −80% requires a near-miracle rally to get back to flat.

＋Does leverage change this?

Leverage amplifies both the loss and the move needed to recover — and a large enough loss triggers liquidation, after which no recovery is possible at all.

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