Capital Gains Tax vs Short-Term Capital Gains

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Capital Gains Tax
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A government tax applied to the profit earned when you sell or dispose of an asset, such as cryptocurrency, for more than its original purchase price.

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Short-Term Capital Gains
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Profit earned from selling or disposing of a cryptocurrency asset held for one year or less, taxed at the same higher rate as ordinary earned income.

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