The Portfolio page in Crypto Tax Calculator (CTC) is your all-in-one dashboard for tracking your crypto assets. It aggregates data from multiple sources to provide a detailed, comprehensive view of your holdings and performance—from the start of your crypto journey to the present.
This article explains how data is structured in each section of the Portfolio page and how to interpret it.
Important:
The Portfolio page and Tax reports use different data points for different purposes.
Discrepancies on the Portfolio page do not impact your tax reports.
Tax reports are based on the Transactions page, so for accurate reporting, focus on resolving issues on the Review page.
Some inconsistencies on the Portfolio page may be unavoidable due to data source limitations, but they will not affect your tax calculations.
Portfolio Balance and Gains
Figure | Description | Where to Find | Do the Figures Change? |
Balance | - Represents the total market value of your portfolio, calculated from all assets in the Assets section. | At the top-left of the graph. | - Yes, when the market price fluctuates. |
Gains (Value and Percentage) |
| Directly below the balance at the top-left of the graph. | Yes, changes with the selected timeframe. |
The Portfolio Graph
The Portfolio Graph gives you a snapshot of your portfolio’s performance over time.
For the graph to be accurate, all transactions from all wallets and exchanges must be imported. Missing transactions will cause discrepancies in values. Note: If the price of a currency cannot be determined during the time it was held, it will be excluded from the graph.
What Does the Graph Show?
The Portfolio Graph displays key metrics that give insight into your portfolio’s performance over time. To change the timeframe, use the selector in the bottom left corner.
Metric | Description | Where to Find |
Total Value | Represents the total market value of your crypto holdings over time. | Purple line |
Net Fiat Invested | The data is calculated as Fiat Invested minus Fiat Proceeds. If the result is negative, the graph displays 0. | Yellow dotted line |
All-Time High (ATH) | The highest recorded value of your portfolio within the selected timeframe. | Upper right corner of the graph |
Portfolio Performance
Term | Explanation | Do the Figures Change Without Adding or Editing Transactions? |
Total Return | - The all-time performance of your crypto investments. | Yes, as the market price fluctuates. |
Unrealized Gains | - Current profit/loss, excluding sold assets. | Yes, as the market price fluctuates. |
Fiat Invested | - The total fiat spent to purchase crypto. | No |
Fiat Proceeds | - The total fiat earned from selling crypto. | No |
Fees Paid | Total fiat spent on transaction fees (excludes margin fees). | No |
Token Allocation
This is a visual breakdown of your assets’ proportions. Hover over each section to see the allocation percentage. The figures may change over time as market prices fluctuate.
Winners and Losers
Winners and Losers may change over time as market prices fluctuate.
Term | Description |
Winners | - Assets with the highest unrealized gains based on the current market price. |
Losers | - Assets with the lowest unrealized gains based on the current market price. |
The ‘Assets’ Section
The Assets section provides a detailed breakdown of your current crypto holdings.
Field | Description | Calculated or Shown As |
Currency | The asset you hold. | n/a |
Quantity | The amount of each asset you own. | Either Reported Balance or Calculated Balance. Check this section for more info. |
Price | The current market price of the asset. Some tokens or NFTs may show N/A if the market price is unavailable. | The current market price fetched by CTC |
Value | The asset’s total value. | Quantity x Price |
Cost | The total fiat you've spent acquiring the asset. | Cost base of transactions on the Transactions page |
ROI (%) | The percentage return on your investment. | (Unrealized Gain / Cost) × 100% |
Unrealized Gain | The potential profit or loss if you sold the asset now. | Value - Cost |
Reported Balance vs. Calculated Balance
Depending on your Portfolio toggle, the ‘Quantity’ in your Assets section could be displayed either as a Reported Balance or a Calculated Balance. Note that your choice of the balance type affects the Balance shown at the top of your Portfolio page.
| Reported Balance | Calculated Balance |
What it Means | Pulled directly from your exchange data points or wallet API providers without counting in any manual adjustments. | Includes all transactions and adjustments made through CTC. |
Where It’s Used | Used for visualizing on the Portfolio page. Never used in tax reports. | Always used for tax reports. |
To switch between the two: go to your Settings page → Portfolio → turn on or off the toggle for ‘Use reported balances on portfolio’.
What to do if the figures in the Assets section seem incorrect?
If something seems off in your portfolio, it could be due to missing or incomplete data or differences in the data sources retrieved by CTC.
Below are the guides to help you troubleshoot and resolve these issues, when possible.
Important:
Discrepancies on the Portfolio page do not impact your tax reports.
Tax reports are based on the Transactions page, so for accurate reporting, focus on resolving issues on the Review page.
Some issues on the Portfolio page may be unfixable, but they will not affect your tax calculations.
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Quantity’
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Quantity’
The Quantity reflects how much of each asset you hold, and it’s crucial because it directly impacts your portfolio value, ROI, and unrealized gains. By following the steps here, you can switch between Reported Balance and Calculated Balance.
Common Quantity Issues & Fixes
Issue | Explanation | How to Fix It |
Incorrect Reported Balance | Data pulled from exchanges/wallets may be wrong or outdated. | - Contact Support for assistance. |
Incorrect Calculated Balance | Caused by missing, incorrect, or duplicate transactions. | Double-check your transactions on the Transactions page to verify accuracy and completeness. |
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Price’
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Price’
Prices directly affect your portfolio’s value. An incorrect price will skew the value, ROI, and unrealized gains.
Issue | Explanation | How to Fix It |
Incorrect Prices | Errors from CTC’s market price data feed. | Contact Support via the in-app messenger to investigate. |
Occurs with tokens that are: illiquid, newly created, part of ICO/IDO, or NFTs. | Contact Support to submit a feature request when the price shows "N/A". |
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Value’
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Value’
Value = Quantity × Price
If your value appears wrong, check for errors in the Quantity or Price columns.
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Cost’
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Cost’
The Cost reflects how much you’ve spent acquiring the asset. Miscategorized or missing transactions can distort the cost basis, impacting both ROI and Unrealized Gains.
Cause of Incorrect Cost | Explanation | How to Fix It |
Wrong Categorization | Example: Marking a "Receive" as a "Buy" could miscalculate cost. | Review transactions and correct their categories. |
Missing Data | Missing ‘Buy’ and/or other acquisition transactions or incomplete import. | Ensure all transaction data is fully imported and reconciled. |
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘ROI’
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘ROI’
ROI = (Unrealized Gain / Cost) × 100
ROI measures how much profit (or loss) you’ve made relative to the amount you invested. If the ROI seems off, double-check the Cost, Price, and Quantity data.
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Unrealized Gains’
Troubleshooting Incorrect ‘Unrealized Gains’
Unrealized Gains = Current Value - Cost
This figure represents the potential profit or loss on assets you haven’t sold yet. If this number seems wrong, it’s likely tied to errors in Quantity, Price, and/or Cost. Review those data points to resolve issues with Unrealized Gains.
FAQs
Q1: Why does my portfolio value or balance at the top of my portfolio graph look wrong?
If the Balance at the top of your portfolio graph seems off, check Quantity, Price, and Value in the ‘Assets’ section. Most discrepancies stem from these fields.
Q2: Why isn’t my portfolio graph matching the balance?
The graph uses Calculated Balance, while the balance might reflect Reported Balance. Check this section on how to switch to Calculated Balance and how the different balances work.
Q3: Why don’t my fiat invested or proceeds look right?
Fiat Invested and Fiat Proceeds are different from ‘Fiat Deposit’ and ‘Fiat Withdrawal’ transactions. For more information, check the Understanding Fiat Figures in CTC guide.
Q4: Do Portfolio issues affect my tax reports?
No. The Portfolio page is designed for tracking investment performance, not tax reporting. It pulls data from multiple sources to provide the most accurate portfolio figures and charts for different purposes compared to your tax reports. Tax reports are calculated solely based on the data in the Transactions page.
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