UK Introduces 'No Gain, No Loss' Tax Rule for Certain Crypto Transactions — Here's What That Means for Your Portfolio
9d ago · 1 source
The UK government has announced a new tax approach that defers capital gains on certain cryptocurrency transactions, applying a 'no gain, no loss' framework. This means specific crypto activities like lending and providing liquidity won't trigger an immediate tax event. The policy aims to reduce the tax burden on crypto users who aren't actually cashing out their holdings.
WHY IT MATTERS
Imagine you lend your friend a book. You haven't sold it — you still own it and expect it back. Under old rules, the UK tax system might have treated lending your crypto like selling that book, meaning you'd owe taxes even though you didn't actually profit. The new 'no gain, no loss' rule says: if you're just lending your crypto or putting it into a liquidity pool (a shared pot of funds that helps others trade), you don't owe taxes at that moment. You only owe taxes when you actually cash out for real. This makes it much simpler and fairer for everyday crypto users who participate in lending and DeFi (decentralized finance — financial services built on blockchain without traditional banks).
Read the full analysis with a CryptoBipto membership
Create a free account and subscribe to unlock deep-dive analysis on every story.
Get startedSOURCES
RELATED
Educational only — not financial advice.