How does the classification of capital gains as short-term or long-term affect cryptocurrency investors?

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• Dec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
  As a cryptocurrency investor, the classification of capital gains as short-term or long-term can significantly impact your tax liability. If you sell a cryptocurrency that you've held for less than a year, any profits you make will be considered short-term capital gains. These gains are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate, which can be quite high. On the other hand, if you hold a cryptocurrency for more than a year before selling, your profits will be classified as long-term capital gains. Long-term capital gains are subject to lower tax rates, which can result in substantial tax savings. It's important to note that the classification of capital gains is based on the holding period of the cryptocurrency, not the specific exchange or platform you use. Therefore, regardless of whether you trade on BYDFi or any other exchange, the tax implications of short-term and long-term capital gains remain the same.
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