TL;DR
Connect your Bitvavo account to CryptoTax.be via API for automatic import of your transactions and correct Belgian crypto tax calculation.
How to connect Bitvavo to CryptoTax.be
What you need
- An account on Bitvavo
- An account on CryptoTax.be (see create account)
Step 1: Create an API key on Bitvavo
- Log in to your Bitvavo account.
- Click your profile name in the top right and choose Account.
- Go to API in the left menu.
- Click Create new API key.
the Bitvavo API page with the create button
Which permissions do you need
Make sure the following permissions are checked:
- Read balance
- Read trade history
Do not check any permissions that allow trading or withdrawing funds. Cryptotax does not need those.
the permissions panel when creating the Bitvavo API key
- Give the key a name such as CryptoTax.be.
- Click Confirm and verify with your two-factor authentication if prompted.
- Note your API Key and API Secret. The secret is shown only once.
the generated API Key and Secret on Bitvavo
Step 2: Enter the key in CryptoTax.be
- Log in to CryptoTax.be and go to Exchanges.
- Click Bitvavo.
- Paste your API Key into the API Key field.
- Paste your API Secret into the API Secret field.
- Click Connect.
the entry form on CryptoTax.be for Bitvavo
Step 3: Wait for synchronisation
CryptoTax.be will now fetch your full trading history via the Bitvavo API. This may take a few minutes if you have an extensive history.
the progress bar during synchronisation
Important notes
- Bitvavo is a Dutch exchange that is also popular with Belgian investors. The connection works the same way as for other platforms.
- If you have received staking rewards via Bitvavo, these are shown separately in your transaction overview.
- The Bitvavo API generally returns a complete history. A CSV supplement is rarely needed.
Troubleshooting
- Error when connecting: Check that you pasted the API Key and Secret correctly, without extra spaces.
- No transactions visible after synchronisation: Check in Bitvavo whether there are actually trades or deposits on your account.
- API key blocked: Bitvavo can block keys after suspicious activity. Create a new one in that case.
