How to export trade data from MEXC? (Tax Reporting)

Accessing Trade History on MEXC

1. Log into your MEXC account using verified credentials and two-factor authentication to ensure secure access.

2. Navigate to the top-right corner of the interface and click on the user profile icon, then select “Account” from the dropdown menu.

3. In the left-hand sidebar, locate and click “Transaction History”, which contains all executed trades across spot, margin, and futures markets.

4. Choose the specific trading pair or leave the filter blank to retrieve full historical records spanning multiple assets.

5. Set the desired date range using the calendar picker—MEXC allows export for intervals up to 90 days per request.

Exporting CSV Files via Web Interface

1. After applying filters such as asset type, order status, and time window, scroll down to the bottom of the transaction list.

2. Click the “Export” button positioned beside the pagination controls; this triggers an automatic generation of a timestamped CSV file.

3. The exported file includes columns: Order ID, Symbol, Side (Buy/Sell), Type (Limit/Market), Price, Quantity, Total, Fee, Fee Coin, and Timestamp in ISO 8601 format.

4. Verify that fee data is denominated in the native settlement coin—typically USDT or BTC—and that negative values indicate deductions applied at execution.

5. Save the file locally with a descriptive name containing the date range and account identifier to maintain audit trail integrity.

Using MEXC API for Bulk Tax Data Retrieval

1. Go to “API Management” under Account Settings and generate a new read-only API key with permissions restricted to “Order” and “Trade” endpoints.

2. Use the GET /api/v2/order/trades endpoint to fetch trade details, passing parameters like symbol, limit (max 1000), and start/end timestamps in milliseconds.

3. Implement pagination handling by checking the “hasMore” field in each response and incrementing the “fromId” parameter accordingly.

4. Normalize all timestamps to UTC+0 before ingestion into tax software to avoid timezone-related cost-basis miscalculations.

5. Store raw JSON responses temporarily in encrypted local storage before converting them into standardized CSV or Excel formats compatible with TurboTax Crypto or Koinly.

Handling Futures and Margin Trades Separately

1. Futures positions require extraction from the “Futures Transaction History” tab, where realized PnL, funding fees, and liquidation events are logged independently from spot activity.

2. Margin trade data resides under “Margin Transaction History”, listing borrow records, interest accruals, and forced repayments alongside executed leveraged orders.

3. Each margin trade entry includes a “Debt Change” column indicating whether the action increased or reduced outstanding liability in the borrowed asset.

4. Cross-check interest charges against daily APR rates published on MEXC’s official announcements page to confirm computational accuracy.

5. Export futures and margin histories as distinct files labeled with “FUTURES_TAX_2025Q4.csv” or “MARGIN_INTEREST_LOG.csv” for granular ledger reconciliation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does MEXC provide pre-formatted tax reports like Form 8949 or Schedule D?A: No. MEXC does not generate IRS-compliant tax forms. Users must import raw trade exports into third-party crypto tax platforms or manually calculate gains using FIFO or LIFO methods.

Q: Are staking rewards and airdrops included in the standard trade export?A: No. Staking distributions appear only in the “Wallet History” section and must be exported separately using the “Income History” filter.

Q: What happens if I delete an API key after exporting data?A: Deleting the key invalidates all active connections but does not affect previously downloaded files. Re-creation requires re-approval through email verification.

Q: Can I retrieve trades older than 90 days via the web interface?A: Not directly. Traders must use the API with proper pagination or contact MEXC Support to request archival logs, subject to internal retention policies.