How to find my futures trading history on Gate.io?

Gate.io’s futures trade history lets you track realized PnL, fees, and entry/exit prices — essential for tax reporting and strategy refinement. (154 characters)

Jul 29, 2025 at 10:57 am

Understanding Futures Trading History on Gate.io

When you engage in futures trading on Gate.io, your transaction records are stored securely within your account. These records include all executed trades, order types, entry and exit prices, leverage used, and realized profit or loss. To access this data, you must be logged into your Gate.io account and navigate to the correct section. The futures trading history is distinct from spot trading history and requires specific navigation steps to locate.

Step-by-Step Navigation to Futures History

To locate your futures trading history, follow these steps precisely:

• Log in to your Gate.io account using your registered email and password.
• Hover over the “Derivatives” tab in the top navigation bar.
• Click on “Futures” from the dropdown menu.
• Once on the futures trading interface, locate and click the “Orders” tab near the top of the screen.
• From the sub-tabs under “Orders,” select “Trade History” — this is where all your completed futures trades appear.
  

  Each trade entry includes details such as instrument pair (e.g., BTC/USDT), trade direction (long or short), filled quantity, average price, fee, and timestamp. This information is essential for tax reporting, performance tracking, and strategy refinement.

  Filtering and Sorting Your Futures Trades

  
  Gate.io allows users to filter their futures trade history by specific parameters:
• Use the date range selector to isolate trades from a particular period — this is especially useful for monthly or quarterly reviews.
• Select a specific futures contract (e.g., BTC_USDT or ETH_USDT) from the dropdown menu to focus on one trading pair.
• Toggle between “All” and “Today” to narrow results.
• Click column headers like “Time,” “Price,” or “PnL” to sort in ascending or descending order.
  

  These filtering tools help traders quickly locate specific transactions. For instance, if you’re reconciling a discrepancy in your realized PnL, sorting by “PnL” in descending order can highlight the largest gains or losses first.

  Exporting Futures Trade History for External Use

  
  Gate.io provides an export function for your futures trading history, which is critical for external analysis or tax preparation:
• While in the “Trade History” tab, locate the “Export” button near the top-right corner.
• Choose your preferred format — CSV is recommended for compatibility with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Confirm the date range and contract pair you wish to export.
• Click “Export” again to download the file directly to your device.
  

  The exported CSV includes all visible columns in the trade history table. This ensures that fees, timestamps, and position sizes are preserved for accurate record-keeping. Traders using portfolio trackers like CoinTracker or Koinly can import this file to automate tax calculations.

  Common Issues and Troubleshooting

  
  Some users report missing trades in their futures history. If this occurs:
• Ensure you are in the correct account — Gate.io supports both spot and futures sub-accounts. Verify you’re viewing the futures account history.
• Check if the trade was executed on a different contract (e.g., perpetual vs. delivery futures).
• Refresh the page or clear browser cache — sometimes UI glitches hide recent entries.
• Contact Gate.io support with your trade ID or timestamp if the issue persists. Provide a screenshot of the missing trade from your local records.
  

  Gate.io’s support team typically responds within 24 hours and can manually verify trade execution from their backend.

  Mobile App Access to Futures History

  
  Gate.io’s mobile app (iOS and Android) also supports viewing futures trade history:
• Open the app and log in.
• Tap “Derivatives” at the bottom of the screen.
• Select “Futures.”
• Tap “Orders” at the bottom of the trading screen.
• Choose “Trade History” from the options.
  

  The mobile interface displays the same core data as the desktop version, including realized PnL per trade and fee breakdowns. While the layout is more compact, all essential fields remain accessible. Export functionality is currently limited to the web version only.

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  Frequently Asked Questions

  Q: Why don’t I see any trades in my futures history even though I’ve traded today?
  
  A: Confirm you’re in the futures section, not spot. Also, check if your trades were placed on a testnet or demo account — these do not appear in live trade history.

  Q: Can I see unrealized PnL in the trade history?
  
  A: No. The trade history only shows realized PnL from closed positions. Unrealized PnL appears in your open positions tab or account summary.

  Q: Is there a limit to how far back I can view my futures trades?
  
  A: Gate.io retains trade history indefinitely for active accounts. However, exporting very old data (e.g., over 1 year) may require splitting the date range into smaller chunks to avoid timeouts.

  Q: Do fees in the trade history include both taker and maker rates?
  
  A: Yes. Each trade entry specifies whether it was a taker or maker order, and the fee amount reflects the exact rate applied at execution — no manual calculation needed.