Cost Basis vs Portfolio

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Cost Basis
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Cost basis is the total original amount you paid to acquire a cryptocurrency position, including purchase price and any transaction fees, used to calculate profit or loss.

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Portfolio
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A crypto portfolio is the complete collection of all cryptocurrency assets an individual owns across all wallets and exchange accounts at any given time.

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