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Bitcoin's Slide Sets Up an Unusual Tax Harvesting Opportunity
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Judy Lagrou
News December 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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What You Need To Know
- If losses exceed gains, up to $3,000 can be deducted from ordinary income each year, with any additional losses being carried forward.
- While the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value is down 5% year-to-date, the equity benchmark S&P 500 has gained roughly 18% in the same time period.
- Unlike equity investors, who must plan around the 31-day exclusion window, cryptocurrency holders can sell and repurchase in the same session.
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