Crypto Zakat Calculator — Zakat on Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency
Calculate Zakat on crypto — Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and all cryptocurrencies. Live prices. Islamic ruling explained.
📚 Islamic Ruling on Crypto Zakat
✅ MAJORITY SCHOLARLY VIEW
Cryptocurrency is zakatable as:
- • Currency/money (nuqud) — like cash
- • OR trade goods (urud al-tijarah) — like inventory
- • Both result in same 2.5% rate
🏛️ SUPPORTED BY
- ✅ International Islamic Fiqh Academy
- ✅ AAOIFI (Islamic Finance Standards)
- ✅ Most contemporary scholars
✅ ZAKATABLE
- • Bitcoin (BTC): 2.5%
- • Ethereum (ETH): 2.5%
- • USDT/USDC Stablecoins: 2.5%
- • Altcoins (SOL, BNB, XRP): 2.5%
⚠️ CONSULT SCHOLAR
- • NFTs: if held for investment
- • Pure utility tokens
- • Meme coins
ℹ️ HOW TO CALCULATE
- • Use CURRENT market value
- • NOT purchase price
- • On your Zakat date
₿ Crypto Portfolio
$0.00
🔗 Staking / DeFi Rewards
➖ Deductions
📊 Live Nisab Value
Gold Nisab (85g): Loading...
Silver Nisab (612.36g): Loading...
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Loading...
Calculating...
$0.00
Note: Use current market value on your Zakat date, not purchase price
Is Zakat Due on Cryptocurrency?
Is Zakat due on crypto? Yes — the majority of contemporary Islamic scholars agree that Zakat on cryptocurrency is obligatory. The crypto zakat calculator above allows you to calculate your exact Zakat obligation using live market prices. Whether you hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptocurrency, the 2.5% Zakat rate applies to the current market value of your holdings.
The Islamic ruling on crypto Zakat has been endorsed by major Islamic finance institutions including the International Islamic Fiqh Academy and AAOIFI. This Bitcoin Zakat calculator uses live CoinGecko prices to provide accurate, real-time calculations for your crypto portfolio.
How to Calculate Zakat on Bitcoin
Calculating Zakat on Bitcoin is straightforward. First, determine how much BTC you currently hold. Second, find the current market price of Bitcoin. Third, multiply your BTC amount by the current price to get your total Bitcoin value in your local currency. Fourth, apply the 2.5% Zakat rate. Our Bitcoin Zakat calculator does all this automatically using live prices.
The Zakat on Bitcoin 2026 calculation uses the current market value, not your purchase price. This means if you bought Bitcoin at $30,000 and it is now worth $95,000, Zakat is calculated on $95,000 × 2.5% = $2,375. This principle applies to Zakat on Ethereum and all other cryptocurrencies.
Zakat on Ethereum and Altcoins
Zakat on Ethereum follows the same rules as Bitcoin. Whether you hold ETH for investment, use it for DeFi, or stake it for rewards, the total value is subject to 2.5% Zakat. Zakat on USDT and other stablecoins is calculated the same way — since they are pegged to USD, the value is straightforward. For altcoins like SOL, BNB, XRP, and others, use the current market price.
The crypto zakat calculator 2026 supports all major cryptocurrencies with live price feeds. Our comprehensive cryptocurrency Zakat tool ensures you never miss any holdings in your portfolio.
Zakat on Staking Rewards and DeFi
Zakat on staking rewards is due when the rewards are credited to your wallet. If you stake ETH, SOL, or any other coin and receive staking rewards, these should be included in your Zakat calculation. The same applies to Zakat on DeFi income — yield farming rewards, liquidity provider fees, and lending interest are all zakatable at 2.5% of their value at the time they were received.
Zakat on NFTs — Islamic Perspective
Zakat on NFTs is a developing area in Islamic finance. If NFTs are held as investment assets (with the intention of selling at a profit), they are likely zakatable. The Zakat would be calculated on the current market value of the NFT. However, if NFTs are held for personal use or collection, some scholars may exempt them. We recommend consulting your local scholar for specific rulings on Zakat on NFTs.
What is Hawl for Crypto Zakat?
Hawl refers to the lunar year (approximately 354 days) that must pass before Zakat becomes due. For crypto, your Zakat date is the anniversary of when your crypto holdings first reached the Nisab threshold. Once Hawl has completed and your crypto still exceeds Nisab, Zakat is due. Many crypto holders choose to pay Zakat annually on a specific date for simplicity.
Crypto Zakat on Purchase Price or Current Value?
A common question is whether Zakat on crypto is based on the purchase price or current value. The answer is clear: Zakat is always based on the current market value at the time of calculation, not the original purchase price. Even if your crypto has lost value, you pay Zakat on the current value. If it has gained value, the Zakat is on the higher current value. This principle ensures Zakat reflects your actual wealth at the time of calculation.
Pay Zakat in Crypto — Is it Allowed?
Some scholars allow paying Zakat in cryptocurrency if the recipient can use it, but most prefer Zakat to be paid in local currency for practical purposes. If you wish to pay Zakat in crypto, ensure the recipient is comfortable receiving and using cryptocurrency. Otherwise, convert your crypto to local currency and pay in cash.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, the majority of Islamic scholars agree that Zakat is due on cryptocurrency at 2.5% of the current market value. Crypto is treated as either currency (nuqud) or trade goods (urud al-tijarah).
The International Islamic Fiqh Academy and AAOIFI have both ruled that cryptocurrency is zakatable. The majority of contemporary scholars agree that crypto qualifies for Zakat as either currency or trade goods.
Calculate Zakat on Bitcoin using the current market value of your Bitcoin holdings, not the purchase price. Multiply your BTC amount by the current price, then apply 2.5% to the total value.
Yes, USDT and other stablecoins are zakatable. Since they maintain a 1:1 peg with USD, the Zakat calculation is straightforward — 2.5% of your total USDT balance.
Staking rewards are zakatable when received. Include all staking, yield farming, and DeFi rewards in your Zakat calculation. They are treated as income at the time they are credited to your wallet.
Zakat on crypto is based on the CURRENT market value at the time of Zakat, not the purchase price. Even if the value has decreased, you pay Zakat on the current value.
Hawl is the lunar year (approximately 354 days). Your Zakat date for crypto is the anniversary of when your crypto holdings first reached the Nisab threshold.
Yes, NFTs are zakatable if held as investment assets. The Zakat is calculated on the current market value of the NFT. Consult your local scholar for specific cases.
Yes, DeFi income including yield farming, liquidity provider rewards, and lending interest is zakatable when received. Include it in your total Zakat calculation.
Some scholars allow paying Zakat in cryptocurrency if the recipient can use it, but most prefer Zakat to be paid in local currency for practical purposes.
Yes, you still pay Zakat on the current market value, even if it is lower than your purchase price. Zakat is calculated on what you currently own, not what you originally paid.
Yes, crypto in cold storage (hardware wallets, paper wallets) is fully zakatable. The location or storage method does not affect the Zakat obligation.