How to Import Your Kraken Trades

About importing from Kraken

Quick facts

Connect Kraken via API (recommended)

Create a read-only Kraken API key so trades sync automatically.

1. 1Log in to Kraken Pro.
2. 2Open the profile menu and go to Settings.
3. 3Select API.
4. 4Click Create API Key or Add Key.
5. 5Name the key TradingAtlas.
6. 6Enable only read/query permissions.
7. 7Leave all funding write, withdraw, order modification, and trading permissions disabled.
8. 8Generate the key and complete 2FA if prompted.
9. 9Copy the API Key and Private Key.
10. 10Paste both values into TradingAtlas, click Test, then Save Connection.

Required Kraken API permissions

Read-only access is all TradingAtlas ever needs — never enable trading or withdrawals.

• ✓Query Funds
• ✓Query Open Orders & Trades
• ✓Query Closed Orders & Trades
• ✓Query Ledger Entries

Import Kraken via CSV

Prefer files? CSV upload works for every account.

1. 1Open your Kraken account and locate the trade history / statements export.
2. 2Export your full Kraken 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 Kraken files — columns are detected and mapped automatically.
6. 6Review the normalized trades and confirm the import.

Kraken CSV exports TradingAtlas reads

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

• ✓Trades export
• ✓Ledgers export (deposits, withdrawals, fees, transfers)

Known Kraken quirks

Platform-specific behavior that affects imports.

• ✓Trades and Ledgers are separate exports — the ledger is required for complete fees and transfers.
• ✓Kraken uses XBT for Bitcoin and X/Z prefixes on some legacy asset codes.
• ✓Kraken Futures is a separate venue from Kraken spot.

Common Kraken import issues

Quick fixes for the problems traders hit most often.

• ✓Without Query Ledger Entries, deposits, withdrawals, and fees will not sync fully.
• ✓Paste the Kraken Private Key into the API Secret field in TradingAtlas.
• ✓Missing Query Ledger Entries prevents deposits, withdrawals, and fees from syncing fully.
• ✓Enabling Withdraw Funds is never required.
• ✓Kraken Private Key should be pasted into TradingAtlas as API Secret.

Security best practices

• ✓Use a dedicated API key for TradingAtlas.
• ✓Enable IP whitelist if the exchange supports it and you have a stable IP.
• ✓Rotate keys periodically and delete keys you no longer use.
• ✓Never share API secrets in chat, email, screenshots, or support tickets.

What happens after import

Frequently asked questions

How do I import my Kraken trades into TradingAtlas?

Connect a read-only Kraken API key for automatic sync, or upload Kraken CSV exports (Trades export, Ledgers export (deposits, withdrawals, fees, transfers)).

What Kraken API permissions do I need?

Read-only access only — Query Funds, Query Open Orders & Trades, Query Closed Orders & Trades, Query Ledger Entries. Never enable trading or withdrawal permissions.

Which Kraken CSV exports work?

Yes. Upload Kraken CSV exports — Trades export, Ledgers export (deposits, withdrawals, fees, transfers) — and columns are detected and mapped automatically.

Are there any Kraken quirks I should know about?

Trades and Ledgers are separate exports — the ledger is required for complete fees and transfers.

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

Without Query Ledger Entries, deposits, withdrawals, and fees will not sync fully.

Is my Kraken data secure?

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