Transfer: what it means for crypto tax
A transfer is moving crypto between wallets or accounts you own. A transfer is not a disposal, you keep the same asset, so it is not taxable. Matching transfers across your own wallets is essential, or they can be mistaken for a sale and a purchase.
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
Moving BTC from an exchange to your hardware wallet is a transfer, not a sale, and no gain is realised.
Why it matters for your tax
The catch is record-keeping: a naive tool can book the two legs as a disposal and an acquisition, inventing a phantom gain, so self-transfers must be matched.
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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 transfer is moving crypto between wallets or accounts you own. A transfer is not a disposal, you keep the same asset, so it is not taxable. Matching transfers across your own wallets is essential, or they can be mistaken for a sale and a purchase.
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.