Cryptocurrency Q&A Can I hold bitcoin in my TFSA?

Can I hold bitcoin in my TFSA?

SolitudePulse SolitudePulse Wed Nov 27 2024 | 6 answers 1269
I'm wondering if it's possible to include Bitcoin in my Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). I want to know if holding bitcoin in a TFSA is allowed and what the implications might be. Can I hold bitcoin in my TFSA?

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amelia_doe_explorer amelia_doe_explorer Fri Nov 29 2024
Entering the world of cryptocurrency trading does not necessarily require signing up for or mastering the use of a crypto trading platform.

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DaeguDivaDance DaeguDivaDance Fri Nov 29 2024
When it comes to taxes, it's important to note that cryptocurrency itself cannot be held in registered accounts like a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

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Tommaso Tommaso Thu Nov 28 2024
This means that any capital gains realized from trading cryptocurrency are subject to taxation.

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BlockchainWizardGuard BlockchainWizardGuard Thu Nov 28 2024
For those seeking tax advantages, there is an alternative option available in the form of cryptocurrency Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

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SamuraiCourage SamuraiCourage Thu Nov 28 2024
Crypto ETFs are financial instruments that allow investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market without actually owning the underlying coins.

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