Stripe Screenshots Mislead: Gross Volume is Not Net Profit
oykun · x · 2026-08-18
Clarifies the difference between gross volume, gross revenue, and net profit in Stripe screenshots. The flashy $500K-$1M figures often represent pre-tax, pre-refund, and pre-dispute transaction volume, not disposable income. Advises against comparing your net profit to others' gross revenue.
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