# 2.10 How to Use the Order History Feature on Electra

The Order History feature on Electra provides users with a detailed overview of all past trades, including executed, canceled, and active orders. It’s a handy tool for analyzing trading activity, tracking order execution, and making informed future decisions.

**Where to Find Order History**

On the Web Platform:

1. Navigate to the "Trading" section.
2. Find the "Order History" tab in the lower panel of the interface.
3. Use filters to specify a time range, asset, or order type for refined data.

**What’s Displayed in Order History?**

* Time and Date: When the order was created or executed.
* Order Type: Limit, market, or stop-limit.
* Trading Pair: For example, BTC/USDT.
* Price: Specified price for limit or stop orders.
* Quantity: The volume of the asset included in the trade.
* Order Status: Executed, partially executed, or canceled.
* Fees: Transaction fees (e.g., Maker/Taker fees).
* Side: Buy or Sell.
* Funding Rate (FR): Financing charges or credits applied during position holding, shown for full transparency.

**How to Use the Order History for Analysis**

1. Track Performance:
2. * Identify trades with the highest profit.
   * Pinpoint unsuccessful trades to avoid repeating mistakes.
3. Plan Strategies:
4. * Compare current trading activity to past periods.
   * Evaluate how market condition changes impacted previous trades.
5. Monitor Fees:
6. * Check the fees paid for each trade.
   * Optimize the use of tools like limit orders to reduce costs.
7. Prepare for Tax Reporting:
8. * Order history can be used to report income and pay taxes.

**Additional Features**

1. Export Data:
2. * Electra allows exporting order history as CSV or Excel files for deeper analysis or record-keeping.
   * Find the "Export" button in the Order History section.
3. Filters:
4. * Apply filters by trading pairs, order types, time, or status for quick searches.
5. Real-Time Updates:
6. * Order history is updated in real-time, allowing you to monitor all changes instantly.

**Why Is Order History Important?**

The order history helps traders understand their trading habits, manage risks, and optimize strategies. On Electra, this feature is a vital tool for achieving transparency, maintaining control, and succeeding in trading.