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Disposal

A taxable event where you part with a crypto asset — sale, swap, spend, gift, or other transfer depending on local law.

Disposal — crypto tax glossary (EN)

A disposal is the event in which you cease to own a crypto asset for tax purposes. Common examples include selling for fiat, swapping one token for another, spending crypto on goods/services, and in some jurisdictions certain gifts or transfers.

Not every wallet movement is a disposal (e.g. moving between your own wallets is often non-taxable), but classification depends on local guidance.

Why it matters: disposals are usually the trigger for capital gains or income calculations.

Educational definition — not tax advice. Rules vary by country.

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