How to Use the CoinMarketCap Portfolio

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The CoinMarketCap Portfolio is a powerful tool designed to help cryptocurrency investors consolidate and track all their holdings in one centralized platform. Whether you've purchased Bitcoin from Coinbase, BNB from Binance, or other tokens across multiple exchanges, this feature ensures you never lose sight of your investments.

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Getting Started

Step 1: Sign Up or Log In

To use the Portfolio feature, you’ll need a CoinMarketCap account:

  1. Navigate to the sign-up page if you’re new.
  2. Existing users can log in.

Step 2: Create Your Portfolio

  1. Click "Portfolio" in the navigation bar.
  2. Select "Create Your Portfolio."

Step 3: Add Transactions

CoinMarketCap supports three transaction types:

| Transaction Type | Purpose | Key Fields |
|------------------|---------|------------|
| Buy | Purchases | Quantity, price per coin, date/time, fees, notes |
| Sell | Sales | Quantity sold, price, date, fees |
| Transfer | Gifts or external moves | Amount received/sent, notes |

Pro Tip: Use notes to label transactions with the exchange name (e.g., "Bought ETH on Binance") for future reference.

Navigating Your Portfolio

Key Features

  1. Balance Overview:

    • Current value (holdings × live prices).
    • 24-hour change percentage.
    • Interactive charts for historical performance.
  2. Asset Allocation:

    • Pie charts showing portfolio diversification (e.g., 79% BTC, 21% ETH).
  3. Statistics Tab:

    • Total P&L and P&L percentage.
    • Best/worst-performing assets.
  4. Privacy Mode:

    • Toggle the "eye" icon to hide sensitive balances.

Editing Transactions

Click any asset to:

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Multiple Portfolios vs. Watchlists

| Feature | Portfolio | Watchlist |
|--------------|-----------|-----------|
| Purpose | Track owned assets | Bookmark interesting assets |
| Public | Private | Shareable |
| Actions | Buy/sell/transfer | Monitor only |

Note: Watchlists are ideal for research; portfolios are for active investment management.

FAQs

1. Is my crypto stored in CoinMarketCap’s portfolio?

No. The Portfolio tool only records transactions—it doesn’t hold funds.

2. Can I use the Portfolio on mobile?

Yes! The CoinMarketCap app syncs data across desktop and mobile.

3. How often is portfolio data updated?

Prices refresh in real-time, but historical calculations may take moments after edits.

4. Are there fees for using the Portfolio?

No. CoinMarketCap’s Portfolio is free.

5. Can I export my portfolio data?

Currently, export features aren’t available, but you can manually track transactions.

6. How do I delete a portfolio?

Navigate to the portfolio, click "..." and select "Delete Portfolio."

Final Thoughts

The CoinMarketCap Portfolio simplifies crypto investment tracking with robust analytics, privacy controls, and cross-platform sync. Whether you’re a casual holder or active trader, this tool helps you stay organized and informed.

Ready to optimize your crypto management? Start building your portfolio today!