Intentionally realizing losses to offset gains — useful only when local rules allow and wash-sale-type restrictions are respected.
Tax-loss harvesting means disposing of assets at a loss to offset taxable gains (and sometimes ordinary income, depending on local caps).
In crypto, high volatility makes harvesting common in DIY strategies — but only if your jurisdiction recognizes the loss and does not disallow it via anti-abuse or wash-sale-like rules.
Educational definition — not tax advice. Rules vary by country.
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