Watchlist & Favorites
Track your favorite cryptocurrencies in a personalized list with real-time prices and quick access.
Overview
The watchlist feature allows users to track their favorite cryptocurrencies in a personalized list. Quickly access prices, changes, and details for coins you're interested in.
Screenshot: Watchlist page showing tracked coins
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User watchlist displaying favorite cryptocurrencies with real-time data
Key Features
- Quick Overview - See real-time prices, 24h changes, and market data at a glance
- Fast Access - Quickly jump to coin details without searching
- Custom Order - Drag and drop to arrange coins in your preferred order
- Live Updates - Prices update automatically without page refresh
Adding Coins to Watchlist
There are several ways to add cryptocurrencies to your watchlist:
Method 1: From Coin Detail Page
- Navigate to any cryptocurrency's detail page
- Click the star icon next to the coin name
- Filled star = in watchlist
Method 2: From Markets Table
- Browse the Markets or Coins page
- Click the star icon in the row of any coin
Method 3: From Watchlist Page
- Go to User Dashboard > Watchlist
- Click Add Coin
- Search for the cryptocurrency
- Select from search results
Removing Coins
To remove a coin from your watchlist:
- Click the filled star icon on any coin to unwatch it
- From watchlist page, click the remove (X) button
- Use "Clear All" option to remove all coins
Watchlist Table Columns
| Column | Description | Sortable |
|---|---|---|
| # | Custom order position | Yes |
| Coin | Name and symbol with icon | Yes |
| Price | Current price in your currency | Yes |
| 1h % | 1-hour price change | Yes |
| 24h % | 24-hour price change | Yes |
| 7d % | 7-day price change | Yes |
| Market Cap | Total market capitalization | Yes |
| Volume (24h) | 24-hour trading volume | Yes |
| Sparkline | 7-day price mini chart | No |
| Actions | View, Alert, Remove buttons | No |
Quick Actions
Each watchlist item has quick action buttons:
- View Details - Open the coin's full detail page
- Set Alert - Create a price alert (pre-populated)
- Add to Portfolio - Add holdings (Premium+ only)
- Remove - Remove from watchlist
Organizing Your Watchlist
Arrange coins in your preferred order:
- Hover over the grip handle on the left of any row
- Click and hold to grab the row
- Drag to your desired position
- Release to drop - order saves automatically
Custom Order vs. Sort
Sorting is temporary for viewing. Your custom drag-and-drop order is saved and restored when you return.
Tier Limits
| Feature | Free | Premium | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Watchlist Items | 20 | 100 | 500 |
| Custom Ordering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Actions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Add to Portfolio | No | Yes | Yes |
| Export Watchlist | No | Yes | Yes |