How to Import Your BitMEX Trades

About importing from BitMEX

Quick facts

Import BitMEX via CSV

BitMEX history is imported by uploading CSV exports.

1. 1Open your BitMEX account and locate the trade history / statements export.
2. 2Export your full BitMEX trade history as CSV (export spot and futures history separately if they are split).
3. 3Export deposits, withdrawals, and fee records if provided separately.
4. 4Open TradingAtlas and go to Import → CSV.
5. 5Upload the BitMEX files — columns are detected and mapped automatically.
6. 6Review the normalized trades and confirm the import.

BitMEX CSV exports TradingAtlas reads

Upload any or all of these — they are merged into one timeline.

• ✓Trade history
• ✓Wallet history (funding, fees)

Known BitMEX quirks

Platform-specific behavior that affects imports.

• ✓Inverse and quanto contract PnL is non-linear and needs contract-aware maths.
• ✓Contracts are crypto-settled, so PnL must be converted to a reporting currency.

Common BitMEX import issues

Quick fixes for the problems traders hit most often.

• ✓Inverse contract PnL is not linear — TradingAtlas applies the correct contract maths.
• ✓Include wallet history so funding and fees reconcile with realised PnL.

What happens after import

Frequently asked questions

How do I import my BitMEX trades into TradingAtlas?

Export your BitMEX history to CSV (Trade history, Wallet history (funding, fees)) and upload it — column auto-detection maps fills, fees, and transfers.

Does BitMEX support API sync?

CSV import Upload BitMEX trade history exports. Inverse and quanto contract PnL is reconstructed correctly rather than treated as linear.

Which BitMEX CSV exports work?

Yes. Upload BitMEX CSV exports — Trade history, Wallet history (funding, fees) — and columns are detected and mapped automatically.

Are there any BitMEX quirks I should know about?

Inverse and quanto contract PnL is non-linear and needs contract-aware maths.

My BitMEX import isn't working — what should I check?

Inverse contract PnL is not linear — TradingAtlas applies the correct contract maths.

Is my BitMEX data secure?

API keys are read-only and stored encrypted. TradingAtlas can never trade or withdraw from your account.