How to Get Crypto Information in Excel

Get crypto information directly in Excel using custom formulas. Retrieve financial data, automate your workflows, and keep your spreadsheets updated with our Excel add-in.

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EXCEL FORMULA
=FDN("CryptoInformation", "BTC", "", 5)

This formula pulls data into your spreadsheet once our Excel add-in is installed.

Formula Result

See exactly how data fills into your sheet when the formula runs. This example shows the actual up-to-date information returned.

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1trading_symbolcrypto_namemarket_capfully_diluted_valuationtotal_supplymax_supplycirculating_supplyhighest_pricehighest_price_datelowest_pricelowest_price_datehash_functionblock_timeledger_start_datewebsitedescription
2BTCBitcoin1310906306770.01310906698882.020059146.021000000.020059140.0126080.02025-10-0667.812013-07-06SHA-25610 minutes2009-01-03http://www.bitcoin.orgA decentralized digital currency using blockchain tech with Proof of Work consensus. Known as the first cryptocurrency, it enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Limited to 21 million coins, it's often viewed as 'digital gold.' Focuses on security and censorship resistance. Popular for investments and stores of value.
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1trading_symbolBTC
2crypto_nameBitcoin
3market_cap1310906306770.0
4fully_diluted_valuation1310906698882.0
5total_supply20059146.0
6max_supply21000000.0
7circulating_supply20059140.0
8highest_price126080.0
9highest_price_date2025-10-06
10lowest_price67.81
11lowest_price_date2013-07-06
12hash_functionSHA-256
13block_time10 minutes
14ledger_start_date2009-01-03
15websitehttp://www.bitcoin.org
16descriptionA decentralized digital currency using blockchain tech with Proof of Work consensus. Known as the first cryptocurrency, it enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Limited to 21 million coins, it's often viewed as 'digital gold.' Focuses on security and censorship resistance. Popular for investments and stores of value.
Retrieve basic information about the cryptocurrency, such as its market cap, total supply, ledger start date, and various other key facts. The formula provides basic information for major cryptocurrencies.

Steps to Get Started

01
Install the Add-in

Open Excel, navigate to the Home tab, select Add-ins, and search for FinancialData.Net.

02
Grab Your Key

Sign in to your account at FinancialData.Net, open the dashboard, and copy your API key.

03
Run Your Formula

Open the task pane in Excel, save your API key, and start typing the =FDN(...) formula.

Formula Reference

Use the formula to retrieve financial data by specifying a dataset, ticker symbol, and additional parameters.

=FDN(dataset, identifier, argument, maxRows)
datasetString
Specifies the dataset to query. Enter the dataset name enclosed in quotation marks, for example "CryptoInformation".
identifierString
Accepts one or multiple identifiers such as ticker symbols (e.g., "AAPL" or "AAPL,MSFT") or other supported identifier types.
argumentString
Filters the dataset output using an additional parameter, such as a date like "2025-01-15" or a reporting period like "year" or "quarter".
maxRowsInteger
Limits the number of records returned by the formula. For example, setting the value to 5 returns the five most recent rows.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

If Excel doesn't recognize the =FDN() formula, the add-in may not have loaded correctly. Restart Excel or reinstall the add-in from the Office Add-ins Store.

Excel displays this error when it does not recognize the =FDN() formula. This means the add-in is either not installed or has been disabled.

The =FDN() formula outputs multiple rows and columns of data, which Excel blocks if any existing text or formatting occupies the surrounding cells. Simply clear these obstructing cells to allow the formula to expand completely.

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