How do I connect my EtherDelta (ForkDelta) account to CoinTracker?
To add your EtherDelta (ForkDelta) transactions to CoinTracker:
Download the CSV export of your transactions from EtherDelta (ForkDelta)
Reformat those transactions into our CoinTracker CSV format (see our support guide here)
Import your CSV export to CoinTracker here
How are EtherDelta and ForkDelta transactions taxed?
All crypto transactions made through EtherDelta or ForkDelta are taxable events under most jurisdictions.
Capital gains tax: Applies when you swap, sell, or trade ERC-20 tokens (e.g., ETH → DAI or MKR → USDT). The taxable gain is the difference between your acquisition cost and disposal value.
Income tax: Applies if you receive tokens via airdrops, forks, or token distributions that were traded or claimed through these platforms.
CoinTracker automatically identifies these trades and computes your cost basis and gains using blockchain data directly from the Ethereum network.
Do I have to pay taxes on EtherDelta or ForkDelta?
Yes. Even though EtherDelta and ForkDelta are decentralized exchanges (DEXs) with no intermediaries, all token trades and swaps executed on their smart contracts are still taxable events. You must report:
ERC-20 token swaps (ETH → token or token → token)
Sales of tokens for stablecoins or fiat
Token claims or airdrops later sold on-chain
CoinTracker syncs your Ethereum wallet with its DEX transaction scanner to ensure every EtherDelta and ForkDelta trade is captured and reported correctly.
Does EtherDelta provide tax documents?
No. As a decentralized exchange, EtherDelta (and its ForkDelta fork) does not issue tax documents like 1099-MISC or 1099-B.
All transactions are executed on-chain, meaning your trade records are public and traceable via Etherscan.
CoinTracker imports this on-chain data automatically to calculate your tax obligations and create detailed reports.
How to get your EtherDelta / ForkDelta tax documents
Identify the Ethereum address you used for EtherDelta or ForkDelta trading.
Log in to CoinTracker.
Go to Add Account → Wallet → Ethereum.
Enter your wallet address — CoinTracker will automatically fetch all trades and transfers from the EtherDelta or ForkDelta smart contracts.
Review your imported transactions and confirm they match your on-chain activity.
When do EtherDelta or ForkDelta issue 1099 forms or equivalent tax statements?
They don't. Being decentralized, neither EtherDelta nor ForkDelta reports user transactions to any tax authority.
However, all trades are publicly recorded on Ethereum, which CoinTracker uses to reconstruct your entire transaction history and produce compliant tax summaries such as Form 8949 and Schedule D for U.S. filings or their equivalents elsewhere.
Why aren't my EtherDelta / ForkDelta records accurate?
Common issues include:
Missing on-chain metadata for gas fees or internal transactions
Duplicate or unlinked trades if you used multiple wallets
Token swaps involving delisted or re-deployed ERC-20 contracts
CoinTracker's on-chain engine reconciles these discrepancies by pulling complete blockchain records, ensuring accurate cost-basis and realized-gain calculations.
Does EtherDelta automatically deduct taxes?
No. EtherDelta and ForkDelta are non-custodial DEXs and do not withhold or remit taxes.
You are responsible for tracking and reporting your own crypto disposals.
CoinTracker simplifies this by automatically generating gain/loss summaries, gas fee deductions, and income reports for your entire DeFi activity.
Does EtherDelta report to tax authorities?
No. Because EtherDelta is decentralized, it has no KYC process and does not share data with authorities.
However, every trade is visible on the public Ethereum blockchain, which is traceable.
CoinTracker ensures your reports accurately reflect all those transactions so your filings remain transparent and compliant.
Does EtherDelta provide financial or end-of-year statements?
No. There are no downloadable reports directly from EtherDelta or ForkDelta.
CoinTracker retrieves and formats your on-chain transaction data to produce full year-end summaries, capital gains reports, and income statements.