OVERVIEW
The =CS.OHLCV formula is a Cryptosheets core function meaning it can be used without specifying a provider to return detailed historical data for nearly any pair across over 290+ exchanges
👉 In its simplest form, the CS.OHLCV function says:
=CS.OHLCV(what base symbol, what quote symbol, what exchange, what instrument type, what period interval, what start-time, what end-time)
👉 Use Case Scenarios
Use =CS.OHLCV() when you need:
maximum historical depth
symbol, exchange diversity
data granularity
variable resolutions
high level of control & flexibility
This function is slightly more advanced given the number of parameters it requires and amount of data it can rapidly return.
TIP: This function is also very powerful when used in conjunction with CS.ORDERBOOKS and CS.TRADES.
Table of Contents
Syntax & Function Arguments
Examples
Additional Resources
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1 ) CS.OHLCV - Syntax
Function arguments
Arguments:
=CS.OHLCV("base","quote","exchange","type","period","timeStart","timeEnd","argument,"argumentValue")
Values:
=CS.OHLCV("BTC","USD","coinbase","spot","1day")
Function argument descriptions
base: The cryptocurrency symbol of interest (required)
quote: Symbol of asset or currency to convert into (required)
exchange: Name of exchange (required)
type: Type of instrument and price ie spot or futures, index, perpetual (required)
period: The time period for each candle aka the resolution (ie 1MIN, 1DAY, 1YRS) (required)
timeStart: Timeseries starting time
timeEnd: Timeseries ending time
arguments: Universal argument parameters (optional) configurable for use with any provider or endpoint combination
👉 TIP: in Cryptosheets core functions, there is a special
formatDatesargument available ➡️ it is an extremely powerful and easy to use date formatting tool you can convert to/from dozens of different types of date formats (it's literally so cool we wrote an entire tutorial and custom template for it)
HINT: if you ever get stuck on the syntax for a specific function formula, you can use the side panel console to look them up - including these tutorials!
PARAMETERS - Absolute vs. Relative
Absolute Parameter Values
Formulas using absolute values (instead of cell references) for arguments with multiple parameters must be referenced inside an array using {"curly_brackets"}
...and will look like this:
=CS.OHLCV("btc","usd","coinbase","spot","1day")
Absolute AND Relative Parameter Values
Formulas also using referenced values for arguments with multiple parameters can be referenced individually by cell address and will look like this:
=CS.OHLCV("btc","usd",L4,L5,L6,L7,L8)
Relative Provider, Endpoint & Parameter Values
Formulas using referenced values for arguments with multiple parameters must be referenced inside an array using a defined range and will look like this:
=CS.OHLCV(B1,B2,A3:B4)
(*Note - {"curly_brackets"} are NOT required when using referenced values)
👉 TIP: Use the fields argument to select, reorder and configure the output columns however you want
Data pulls in this section are related to downloading OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) timeseries data. Each data point of this timeseries represents several indicators calculated from transactions activity inside a time range (period).
Options
From Symbol — From identifier of requested timeseries (ex. Bitcoin)
To Symbol — To identifier of requested timeseries (ex. US Dollar)
Exchange — Exchange of requested timeseries (ex. Coinbase)
Current — Toggle to pull current vs. historical
Limit — Row limiter
Headers — Toggle for table headers
Resolutions — Timespan for each candlestick
Headers
Type — Type of data being pulled
Exchange — Exchange where data is pulled from
From Symbol — Asset quote
To Symbol — Asset base
Open — First trade price inside period range
High — Highest traded price inside period range
Low — Lowest traded price inside period range
Close — Last trade price inside period range
Volume — Cumulative base amount traded inside period range
Trade Count — Amount of trades executed inside period range
Time Start (GMT) — Time of first trade inside period range
Time End (GMT) — Time of last trade inside period range
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2 ) EXAMPLES
TIP: Try copying + pasting the example formulas directly into your worksheet
There are 3 primary ways to use CS.OHLCV in Cryptosheets:
Quick Start Templates (Excel only)
👉 Custom Functions
Example 1:
=CS.OHLCV("btc","usd","coinbase","spot","1day") 
Example 2:
=CS.OHLCV("btc","usd","mtgox","spot","1day","1/1/2011"."1/1/2012") 
👉 Quick Start Templates (Excel only)
Quick start templates are a very lightweight version of Cryptosheets regular templates. They are bare bone, without formatting and are designed to let users quickly interact with and learn custom functions. They can also be loaded with one click from the side panel! #HIGHFIVE
👉 Power Templates
Cryptosheets provides dozens of premade templates that can be loaded anywhere anytime with one click and are ready to go. They can be loaded into your existing workbook as new tabs or loaded as entirely new workbooks.
TIP: Power templates are a new generation feature with enormous potential. If you're a power user ➡️ spend some extra time with these
Example 3:
Chart flawless OHCLV candle charts in seconds with one click...
Example 4:
Load some of our examples that include built in drop down menus, built in tooltips, guides and more
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RESOURCES
Troubleshooting
Check your syntax for =CS.OHLCV() carefully, different functions for the same data may have slightly different required syntax
Check the required arguments for =CS.OHLCV() vs the optional arguments
Check your data & API quotas and limits
Check your formulas carefully
Check your relative references (=CS.OHLCV("BTC", "USD") vs. =CS.OHLCV("A1", "B1"))
Use Excel's error checking tools
Check Excel's help sections: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/function-arguments-65b29fb5-ec7b-4c0b-a54b-a67923571519
Find additional troubleshooting resources and tips here
Other Something else? – Click here for full list of Excel error explanation
Additional Resources
For Microsoft Excel
Web browsers used by add-ins: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/concepts/browsers-used-by-office-web-add-ins
Office versions and requirement sets: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/develop/office-versions-and-requirement-sets
How to check your Office version: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/develop/office-versions-and-requirement-sets#how-to-check-your-office-version
Install the latest version of Office: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/develop/install-latest-office-version
Custom Function Requirements: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dev/add-ins/excel/custom-functions-architecture
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