TL;DR: If an exchange delists a coin and no other trading venue is available, or if your coins were lost or stolen (e.g. through a hack), you can record this using the "[OUT] Lost" or "[OUT] Stolen" transaction type on the Transactions page, but only if this is compliant with your local tax regulations. You can either create a new transaction or convert an existing withdrawal into a Lost/Stolen transaction. Use the comment field to document details like the platform name and TxHash, and make sure to classify all affected transactions the same way for consistency. These transactions appear in the "Lost and Stolen Report" as part of your tax report.
What should I do if an exchange delists a coin?
It might happen that an exchange announces it will delist a coin. In this case, check coinmarketcap.com to see if the coin is still traded on another exchange and, if so, transfer your coins there. If there is no other exchange available, you might have to enter the coins as "[OUT] Lost", provided this is compliant with your local tax regulations.
You can also use the Lost or Stolen transaction type if your coins were lost or stolen, for example through a hack.
How do I enter a Lost/Stolen transaction?
You can record coins as lost or stolen using the manual entry on the Transactions page:
- Click the New button.
- Select "[OUT] Lost" (or "[OUT] Stolen") as the Transaction type.
- Enter the amount and currency of the coin.
Can I convert an existing transaction instead of creating a new one?
Yes. If you already have an existing withdrawal transaction for the coins that were lost or stolen, you can simply edit and convert that transaction into a "[OUT] Lost" or "[OUT] Stolen" transaction type instead of creating a brand-new entry. This avoids duplicate transactions and keeps your transaction history accurate.
How can I document details about a lost or stolen transaction?
Use the comment field on the transaction to document relevant details, such as the platform or exchange name and the transaction hash (TxHash). This makes it easier to trace and verify the transaction later, for example during a tax review.
If you have multiple transactions affected by the same delisting, hack, or loss event, it's recommended to classify all of them consistently (i.e. all as Lost or all as Stolen) to keep your reporting uniform.
Where do Lost/Stolen transactions show up?
Lost and Stolen transactions are listed in the "Lost and Stolen Report" as part of your tax report.
What if the delisted coin was automatically converted into another coin?
If there was an automatic conversion to another coin, and both a withdrawal (delisted coin) and a deposit (converted coin) were imported, change one of the two transactions into a Trade and delete the other one. If necessary, set a start date in the API job afterward to prevent the deleted transaction from being re-imported: How to Set a Start Date