How the “buy, borrow, die” tax trade is quietly loading DeFi pools with hidden credit risk
CryptoSlate · Published Sep 5, 2026, 8:02 AM EDT
Article Summary
Imagine someone who bought ETH for $1,000, watched it climb to $4,000, and now wants to cash out $1,000. Selling one-quarter of the ETH would provide the cash, but it would also realize a $750 gain under US tax treatment of digital assets held for investment.
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What Happened
Imagine someone who bought ETH for $1,000, watched it climb to $4,000, and now wants to cash out $1,000. Selling one-quarter of the ETH would provide the cash, but it would also realize a $750 gain under US tax treatment of digital assets held for investment.
Why It Matters
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Market Context
Published by CryptoSlate. Category: DeFi. Published Sep 5, 2026, 8:02 AM EDT.
This article appears to be broader market context rather than a single-asset story.
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