Cost Basis Method vs LIFO (Last In, First Out)

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Cost Basis Method
intermediate
strategy

An accounting rule that determines which specific cryptocurrency units are considered sold during a disposal, establishing the cost basis used to calculate the resulting taxable capital gain or loss.

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LIFO (Last In, First Out)
intermediate
strategy

A cost basis accounting method that assumes the most recently purchased cryptocurrency units are sold first, applying the newest acquisition costs to each disposal for tax calculation purposes.

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