Tracking Crypto Portfolio
Overview
Track cryptocurrency holdings with real-time CoinGecko valuations, allocation analysis, P&L tracking, and concentration risk alerts.
Prerequisites
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Python 3.8+ installed
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Dependencies: pip install requests
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Internet connectivity for CoinGecko API access
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A portfolio JSON file with your holdings (see references/implementation.md for format)
Instructions
Assess user intent - determine what portfolio view is needed:
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Quick check: total value and top holdings
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Holdings list: full breakdown of all positions
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Detailed analysis: allocations, P&L, risk flags
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Export: JSON or CSV for external tools
Run the portfolio tracker with appropriate options:
Quick portfolio summary
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json
Full holdings breakdown
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json --holdings
Detailed analysis with P&L and allocations
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json --detailed
Export results for analysis tools or tax reporting:
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json --format json --output portfolio_export.json python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json --format csv --output portfolio.csv
Present results to the user:
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Show total portfolio value prominently
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Highlight 24h and 7d changes
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Explain allocation percentages
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Flag any concentration risks (positions > 25% allocation by default)
Output
Summary showing total value, 24h/7d changes, per-asset allocation, and concentration warnings for positions exceeding threshold:
============================================================================== CRYPTO PORTFOLIO TRACKER Updated: 2026-01-14 15:30 # 2026 - current year timestamp
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: My Portfolio
Total Value: $125,450.00 USD 24h Change: +$2,540.50 (+2.07%) 7d Change: +$8,125.00 (+6.92%) Holdings: 8 assets
TOP HOLDINGS
Coin Quantity Price Value Alloc 24h BTC 0.500 $95,000.00 $47,500.00 37.9% +2.5% ETH 10.000 $3,200.00 $32,000.00 25.5% +1.8% SOL 100.000 $180.00 $18,000.00 14.4% +4.2%
WARNING: BTC (37.9%) exceeds 25% threshold
==============================================================================
Error Handling
Error Cause Solution
Portfolio file not found Invalid path Check file path exists
Invalid JSON Malformed file Validate JSON syntax
Coin not found Unknown symbol Check symbol spelling, use standard symbols
API rate limited Too many requests Wait and retry, use caching
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.
Examples
Portfolio tracking workflows from quick checks to detailed analysis and export:
Basic portfolio check
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio ~/crypto/holdings.json
All holdings sorted by allocation
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json --holdings --sort allocation
Detailed analysis with custom 15% threshold
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json --detailed --threshold 15
Export for tax software
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/portfolio_tracker.py --portfolio holdings.json --format csv --output tax_export.csv
Resources
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${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation.md
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Portfolio file format, CLI options, allocation thresholds, JSON format
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${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md
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Comprehensive error handling
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${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md
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Detailed usage examples
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CoinGecko API: https://www.coingecko.com/en/api
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${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/config/settings.yaml
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Configuration options