Liquidity pool: what it means for crypto tax
A liquidity pool is a pool of tokens that powers a decentralised exchange, in return for a share of trading fees. Depositing into or withdrawing from a pool can be a disposal in some jurisdictions, and the rewards are usually income.
General information, not tax advice. Crypto tax rules differ by country and change over time, verify against your country's guidance or a qualified advisor.
An example
Depositing two tokens for an LP token may be a taxable exchange where you live, or a non-event, guidance is genuinely mixed.
Why it matters for your tax
Whether your country sees the LP token as a new asset acquired in exchange, or a mere receipt, decides whether entering and exiting the pool is taxable.
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Related terms
See the full crypto tax glossary for every term, or the crypto tax guides for how they fit together.
FAQ
A liquidity pool is a pool of tokens that powers a decentralised exchange, in return for a share of trading fees. Depositing into or withdrawing from a pool can be a disposal in some jurisdictions, and the rewards are usually income.
See the crypto tax glossary for related terms, or the crypto tax guides for worked examples. Rules differ by country, so check your country's rules.