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What Is the General Consensus among Tax Professionals regarding Regulated Crypto Futures?

Tax professionals agree that regulated crypto futures are Section 1256 contracts, subject to 60/40 tax treatment.
Greeks.Live21.11.25

What Is the General Consensus among Tax Professionals regarding Regulated Crypto Futures?

The general consensus is that regulated crypto futures (e.g. CME) qualify as Section 1256 contracts.

This subjects them to the mandatory mark-to-market rule and the 60/40 capital gains tax treatment. This is based on the fact that they meet the definition of a regulated futures contract traded on a qualified exchange.

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