derivatives crypto tax, handled
Futures and perpetuals settle as realised gains and losses rather than asset disposals, which trips up most crypto tax tools. Coinfig treats derivatives PnL distinctly so it lands correctly in your report.
What Coinfig handles
- Realised PnL from exchange futures (e.g. Kraken Futures) via API or CSV
- On-chain perpetuals PnL classified as a derivative result, not a spot disposal
- Funding payments and trading fees folded into the position result
- Derivatives totals reconciled alongside your spot capital gains
Scope & coverage
Coinfig reads derivatives results from supported exchange futures and on-chain perp venues. Some exchanges only expose per-position detail through a separate futures API key or a CSV export — Coinfig flags this in the import so nothing is silently missed.
Frequently asked
How are crypto derivatives taxed in South Africa?
Derivatives PnL is generally revenue in nature given the speculative, non-delivery character of the trades, taxed at your marginal rate. Treatment depends on facts; this is general information, not tax advice.
Does Coinfig separate futures from spot?
Yes. Derivatives PnL is classified distinctly from spot disposals, so your capital gains and revenue figures stay clean.
What if my exchange hides per-position detail?
Coinfig flags it during import and lets you add a futures-specific API key or CSV so the realised PnL is complete.
This page is general information, not tax advice. Confirm your position with a registered tax practitioner.