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Cost Basis Realization

Definition

Cost Basis Realization in digital assets refers to the act of selling or otherwise disposing of an asset, thereby establishing a taxable gain or loss based on its original purchase price. This event occurs when an asset’s ownership changes hands, and its value at the time of disposition is compared against the cost at which it was acquired. It is a crucial concept for calculating capital gains or losses for tax purposes. This process quantifies the financial outcome of an investment.