Coinbase
Bitcoin Accounting

Coinbase + Clams

CSV

Coinbase is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, offering a user-friendly platform for buying and selling Bitcoin. Clams imports your Coinbase transaction history via CSV export. Your trade prices become accurate cost basis for capital gains calculations.

What Clams tracks

  • Bitcoin trades with exact cost basis
  • Buy and sell transactions
  • Timestamps for all trades
  • Trading fees
  • Deposits and withdrawals
  • Auto categorizing of transfers to your other connected wallets

How it works

01

Export from Coinbase

In Coinbase, go to Settings > Reports and download your transaction history as a CSV file.

02

Import CSV in Clams

Add a new wallet in Clams and import the CSV file. Map columns if needed using the custom import tool.

03

Review and categorize

Transactions are imported with cost basis from your trade prices. Review and add categories as needed.

Resources

Coinbase export guide

How to download your transaction reports from Coinbase

Custom imports guide

Learn how to use the custom CSV import tool

Video walkthrough: CSV import

Frequently asked questions

What data does Clams import from Coinbase?

Clams imports your Bitcoin buy and sell history from Coinbase including purchase amounts, trade prices, timestamps, and fees. This gives you accurate cost basis for capital gains calculations.

Does Clams access my Coinbase account?

No. CSV import is completely offline. You export your transaction history from Coinbase and import the file into Clams. No API keys or account access required.

How do I export my transaction history from Coinbase?

In Coinbase, go to Settings > Reports and download your transaction history as a CSV file. This includes all your Bitcoin trades with full details.

Does Coinbase provide tax documents?

Coinbase provides some tax documents including 1099 forms. Clams complements these by giving you detailed capital gains calculations using your actual trade history.

Can I track withdrawals from Coinbase to my wallet?

Yes. Import your Coinbase CSV and connect your receiving wallet via xPub. Clams automatically matches withdrawals to deposits, carrying cost basis through transfers.

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