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CRYPTO GLOSSARY

Holding period

How long you held crypto before disposing of it. Under US rules, more than one year makes a gain long-term.

Holding period in more detail

One year or less: a short-term gain, taxed at the same rates as your ordinary income.

More than one year: a long-term gain, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20% depending on your income.

The holding period starts the day after you acquire the crypto.

FROM LESSON 57 · 5 MIN READCapital gains and cost basisHow a crypto gain or loss is worked out under US rules: cost basis, fees, short-term and long-term holding periods, which coins count as sold, how losses are used and where the wash sale rule stands.Read the lesson

All 128 terms · Checked against the lesson's sources on 10 October 2026.

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