Cryptocurrency Q&A Is swapping crypto on Coinbase taxable?

Is swapping crypto on Coinbase taxable?

Sara Sara Wed Feb 26 2025 | 6 answers 1751
I swapped some crypto on Coinbase and I'm wondering if this kind of transaction is taxable. I'm concerned about the tax implications of my crypto swaps. Is swapping crypto on Coinbase taxable?

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Davide Davide Fri Feb 28 2025
Swapping cryptocurrencies involves exchanging one type for another.

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DigitalDuke DigitalDuke Fri Feb 28 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers crypto swaps akin to selling the first coin for US dollars.

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WhisperInfinity WhisperInfinity Fri Feb 28 2025
Subsequently, the IRS treats the use of these US dollars to purchase the second coin as a separate transaction.

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CryptoGladiator CryptoGladiator Fri Feb 28 2025
This taxable treatment applies not only to swaps between different cryptocurrencies but also to conversions to stablecoins.

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lucas_lewis_inventor lucas_lewis_inventor Thu Feb 27 2025
BTCC is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange that offers a range of services to its users.

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