Don't Lose Your CRYPTO Gains! TOP TIPS When Exiting!!
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the complexities of cashing out cryptocurrency profits, especially during peak times when transaction volumes surge. It highlights potential issues such as high transaction fees, exchange outages, fund freezes, tax implications, and regulatory challenges. The speaker suggests strategies to mitigate these risks, like using multiple exchanges, preparing for taxes, and considering decentralized options. The script serves as a cautionary guide for crypto investors on planning their exit strategies amidst an increasingly scrutinized and volatile market.
Takeaways
- π Cryptocurrency prices are reaching new highs, prompting concerns about exit strategies and potential obstacles when cashing out profits.
- π Timing the market might be easier than dealing with the logistical challenges of realizing gains, especially as more people get involved in the crypto space.
- π‘ The presenter suggests that issues such as exchange outages and high transaction fees can disrupt the process of selling cryptocurrencies at peak times.
- πΌ The strain on wallets, exchanges, banks, tax authorities, and regulators could cause significant problems for investors looking to cash out.
- π Transaction fees can vary significantly depending on network congestion, and it's crucial to ensure you have enough cryptocurrency to cover these fees.
- π± Using a wallet that allows manual setting of transaction fees can help ensure timely transactions even during network congestion.
- π€ The importance of having accounts on multiple exchanges is highlighted to mitigate risks associated with exchange outages.
- π There is a risk of funds being frozen on exchanges, which can be due to various reasons including regulatory compliance and account verification.
- π¦ Banks may also freeze funds or accounts due to suspicious activities, so it's recommended to communicate with your bank before transferring large amounts of money.
- π Regulatory issues, such as potential security classifications for cryptocurrencies, can impact the ability to cash out and should be monitored closely.
- π The presenter advises against giving financial or investment advice without proper qualifications, as this could lead to legal issues.
Q & A
What challenges might one face when trying to cash out cryptocurrency gains during a bull run?
-During a bull run, challenges include high transaction fees, exchange outages, potential freezing of funds, regulatory issues, and possible bank account freezes due to suspicious activities.
Why are high transaction fees a concern when selling cryptocurrency?
-High transaction fees can occur when the blockchain is busy, potentially costing hundreds of dollars to move crypto out of a wallet to an exchange, which can significantly impact profits.
How can one ensure their cryptocurrency transaction goes through during network congestion?
-One can move their cryptocurrency to a wallet that allows setting the transaction fee manually and ensure they have enough cryptocurrency to pay for inflated fees.
What is the role of DEXes like Uniswap and PancakeSwap in the process of cashing out cryptocurrency?
-DEXes can be used to trade tokens for stablecoins when centralized exchanges are down or if the specific token is only available on a particular exchange that is experiencing issues.
Why is it recommended to have accounts on multiple reputable exchanges?
-Having multiple exchange accounts allows for flexibility and the ability to transfer crypto if the primary exchange goes down or experiences issues.
What is the significance of EIP 1559 in the context of Ethereum transaction fees?
-EIP 1559 is a proposal aimed at making Ethereum transaction fees more predictable and potentially lower, but its effectiveness during high-demand periods is still uncertain.
How can one prepare for potential issues with cryptocurrency exchanges when cashing out?
-By familiarizing oneself with the withdrawal process, checking for any suspended withdrawals, and considering alternative trading platforms like DEXes.
What steps can be taken to mitigate the risk of bank account freezes when depositing crypto gains?
-One can inform the bank in advance about the incoming funds, consider opening additional bank accounts, and potentially use cryptocurrency debit cards for instant cash access.
What regulatory issues might impact the process of cashing out cryptocurrency?
-Regulatory issues could include potential security classifications for certain cryptocurrencies, KYC requirements for wallets, and increased scrutiny on transactions for suspicious activity.
Why is it important to consider the tax implications when cashing out cryptocurrency gains?
-Significant gains from cryptocurrency can be subject to taxes, and understanding the tax implications can help in planning and avoiding potential legal issues.
How can one avoid providing unintended financial or investment advice when discussing cryptocurrency?
-By clearly stating that any discussions or content shared are for educational purposes only and not financial advice, and by not making specific recommendations.
Outlines
π Challenges of Cashing Out Cryptocurrency Profits
The speaker discusses the complexities of cashing out cryptocurrency profits, noting that timing the market is only part of the challenge. They predict increased strain on wallets, exchanges, banks, tax authorities, and regulators due to more people and profits involved in the current bull run compared to the past. The video aims to provide strategies to navigate these challenges, such as dealing with exchange outages and high transaction fees, especially during peak times. The speaker introduces themselves as Guy, a crypto enthusiast and content creator for The Coin Bureau, and encourages viewers to subscribe for more crypto-related content.
π Managing Transaction Fees and Exchange Issues
This paragraph delves into the practical aspects of transferring cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for high transaction fees, especially during network congestion. The speaker suggests using wallets that allow manual transaction fee setting and ensuring one has enough cryptocurrency to cover these fees. They also address issues related to cryptocurrency exchanges, such as outages and fund freezes, and recommend maintaining accounts on multiple exchanges and being familiar with the process of transferring and withdrawing funds. The paragraph also touches on the use of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and wrapping protocols as alternative trading options when centralized exchanges are down.
π¦ Navigating Bank and Regulatory Hurdles
The speaker outlines potential issues with banks, including frozen funds or entire accounts due to suspicious activities when large amounts of money are involved. They advise viewers to inform their banks in advance about significant crypto gains to avoid such issues and suggest opening multiple bank accounts for cashing out in batches. The paragraph also covers regulatory challenges, such as potential security declarations for cryptocurrencies, and the impact of regulations on wallet KYC requirements and the trading of certain coins or tokens. The speaker warns about the possibility of 'tainted coins' being rejected by exchanges or banks due to their transaction history and advises viewers to stay informed about regulatory changes.
π Post-Cash Out Considerations and Community Engagement
In the final paragraph, the speaker discusses what could happen after cashing out, such as tax audits and the legal implications of giving financial advice without proper qualifications. They stress the importance of self-education and responsible behavior within the crypto community. The speaker also reflects on the challenges they have faced in converting crypto to cash and invites viewers to share their thoughts and experiences. The video concludes with a call to action for likes, subscriptions, and engagement on social media platforms, as well as a mention of the Coin Bureau's merchandise store and newsletter for further crypto insights.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Bitcoin
π‘Cryptocurrency Wallets
π‘Transaction Fees
π‘Exchange Outages
π‘DEX (Decentralized Exchanges)
π‘Network Congestion
π‘Regulatory Issues
π‘Tainted Coins
π‘Cryptocurrency Debit Cards
π‘P2P Exchanges
π‘Tax Implications
Highlights
Cryptocurrency market is reaching new highs, leading to increased challenges in realizing gains due to more people and profits involved.
Timing the market may be easier than dealing with the strain on wallets, exchanges, banks, tax authorities, and regulators when cashing out.
Exchange outages are becoming common, especially when Bitcoin hits new highs, making trading or transferring difficult.
Transaction fees can become inflated during network congestion, impacting the ability to move crypto efficiently.
It's recommended to use wallets that allow manual setting of transaction fees to ensure timely transfers.
Having enough cryptocurrency to cover high transaction fees is essential, especially for Ethereum tokens.
DEXs like Uniswap and PancakeSwap can be alternatives for trading tokens when centralized exchanges are down.
Fund freezes on exchanges can occur, and completing KYC in advance may help prevent this issue.
Tax implications should be researched thoroughly, especially for large crypto gains.
Banks may freeze incoming funds or accounts due to suspicious activities related to crypto transactions.
Cryptocurrency debit cards offer a quick way to turn crypto into cash, bypassing the need for exchanges.
P2P exchanges like LocalBitcoins provide a way to cash out without going through traditional banks or exchanges.
Regulatory issues, such as potential security declarations, can affect the ability to cash out cryptocurrencies.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's upcoming rules around wallets and KYC could impact crypto transactions.
Cryptocurrencies are not perfectly fungible, and 'tainted coins' could lead to rejected deposits on some platforms.
Tax audits and legal issues may arise post-cash out, especially if giving financial advice leads to others' losses.
Educating oneself and staying informed is crucial for navigating the complexities of cashing out crypto gains.
Transcripts
as bitcoin and other cryptos continue to
push past their all-time highs i find
myself thinking more and more about all
the things that could put a wrench in my
exit strategy
i've come to realize that figuring out
when to sell is only half the battle
now believe it or not i think timing the
market will be easy compared to the
other challenges we're likely to face
when it comes to realizing the gains
we've made
this is because unlike the last bull run
there is going to be a lot more people
and a lot more profits involved this
time around
this is going to put a huge strain on
cryptocurrency wallets exchanges banks
tax authorities and regulators causing a
tsunami of issues that could decimate
your portfolio when you decide to cash
out
we've already started to see some of
these such as exchange outages whenever
bitcoin hits a new all-time high making
it impossible to trade or transfer btc
when you need to most
these issues will only become more
common and today i'm going to tell you
how you can plan for them so you don't
get wrecked when the big day comes
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bull run bucks so it might be a good
idea to watch the whole way through
right let's get on with it shall we
unless you're an absolute mad lad or
lass
chances are you're holding most if not
all of your cryptocurrency in one or
more offline wallets
this means that when the time comes to
cash out the first thing you'll need to
do is move that cryptocurrency off your
wallet to an app or exchange that will
let you convert that crypto into fiat
as most of you will already know sending
a cryptocurrency requires paying a small
transaction fee
for cryptocurrency coins this
transaction fee is paid with that coin
so for example ada is cardano's native
coin so you'll need ada to pay the
transaction fee when you send ada
for cryptocurrency tokens this fee is
paid with the coin belonging to the
network that the token belongs to so for
example ave is a token on the ethereum
blockchain so you'll need eth to pay the
transaction fee when you send rv
normally transaction fees to send crypto
are quite minimal and cost anywhere
between a fraction of a cent to a few
dollars depending on the coin or token
however
when the blockchain is busy it can cost
hundreds of dollars to move that crypto
out of your wallet to an app or exchange
what's worse is that the default
transaction fee that many cryptocurrency
wallets give you is not always correct
in the heat of the moment you probably
won't care if you're overpaying for a
transaction to go through
if you wait around only to see that your
transaction failed because the
transaction fee wasn't high enough
though you could risk losing some
serious gains
the solution here is twofold first
consider moving your cryptocurrency to a
wallet that lets you set the transaction
fee manually
this will make it possible to pay the
premium you need to make sure your
crypto arrives on the app or exchange
they're going to in a timely manner even
if the network is congested
in my experience the native wallets for
the cryptocurrency coin used to pay
transaction fees will usually let you do
this and you can find these in the
documentation section of their websites
second make sure you have enough
cryptocurrency to pay for inflated
transaction fees
if you have ethereum tokens be prepared
to shell out a few hundred dollars of
these per token for transaction fees
now i know eip 1559 is supposed to
soften the blow when it comes to guest
fees but i don't think it will help much
when you have tens of millions of people
trying to move their tokens around at
the same time
you can learn more about ethereum gas
using my recent video which i'll leave
in the description
if you have any binance chain or binance
smart chain tokens having around 20
bucks worth of bnb should be enough
pro tip be sure to check what currency
is used to pay the transaction fees for
the tokens you plan on transferring
i've known many people who have gone
into a frenzy after realizing they
needed eth or bnb to send a token out of
their wallet
second pro tip if you've been hodling
for a while consider sending a small
amount of crypto to your favorite
exchange to familiarize yourself with
the process
when bittrex suddenly announced they
would be delisting monero at the end of
december many people who fell victim to
the fudd didn't know that they would
need to wait for their wallet to
synchronize with the blockchain before
sending their xmr for
liquidation kudos to everyone who bought
the dip
anyways a practice transaction will also
help you see if there will be any issues
on the receiving end
most of the issues you're going to face
when it comes to cashing out will
probably be caused by cryptocurrency
exchanges
the first issue will be exchange outages
despite having millions if not billions
of dollars to create a robust
infrastructure even the largest
exchanges have a habit of going through
outages when people need them the most
this is yet another reason why you
should always keep most of your
cryptocurrency in your own wallet
self-custody makes it easy to move that
crypto to other exchanges or exchange
alternatives if your go-to exchange goes
down
naturally the solution here is to have
accounts on multiple reputable exchanges
where you could transfer your crypto
however sometimes the exchange that's
currently down is the only one that
offers trading for the altcoin you're
trying to sell
if your altcoin happens to be a token on
ethereum or the binance smart chain you
can use dexes like uni swap and pancake
swap to trade that token for a stable
stablecoin like usdt or busd until the
exchange you planned on cashing out from
is up and running again
dex trades could cost you an arm and a
leg in transaction fees but under some
circumstances it might be worth the
pocket pain
pro tip you can use bridges and wrapping
protocols like ren to get
cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and
filecoin onto ethereum or the binance
smartchain to use indexes
assuming the exchange you want to
transfer to is up and running take a
moment to check how long it will take
for those funds to be credited to your
account now binance does a pretty good
job of tracking this and will even give
you an estimate for how long it will
take for your funds to arrive
sometimes it might be worth sending your
crypto to your secondary exchange even
if the primary one is fully functional
simply because your funds will be
credited quicker if you're sending your
crypto to an exchange because you want
to stack more sats or take profits to
buy some other altcoin
then make sure you can actually withdraw
the coin or token you're going for
you can usually check this by playing
around with the crypto withdrawal
options on the exchange you're using and
seeing if you get any warnings about
suspended withdrawals
if you're lucky you'll get an email from
the exchange in advance alerting you
that deposits or withdrawals for a
cryptocurrency have been or will be
paused
depending on the amount of
cryptocurrency you're sending to an
exchange there is a chance that you'll
be cursed with a second issue and that's
your funds being frozen
this seems to be more common on
lesser-known exchanges but i have a
feeling fund freezes will become just as
frequent on a-grade exchanges when the
money starts to fly
note that sometimes your inability to
withdraw is simply because the
cryptocurrency you deposited earlier has
not gone through the necessary amount of
confirmations to be fully credited to
your account
a good example of this is dash which is
credited to your account after one
network confirmation on binance but
requires 25 network confirmations before
you can withdraw any crypto or fiat you
sold it for
given that the average arrival time is
23 minutes 25 network confirmations
works out to about nine and a half hours
before i can withdraw that dash or any
crypto or cash i got from my dash
if you've checked this and it's clear
that your account has been thoroughly
frozen you will likely have to provide
some sort of personal identification to
unfreeze those funds
while the reason cited for the freeze is
usually some rule or regulation the fact
that your funds can sometimes be frozen
even if you've already completed kyc on
your account
leads me to believe that this is just an
excuse
bitcoin and ethereum balances on
exchanges have been decreasing steadily
over the past year
if you happen to be trying to withdraw
some btc or eth that you bought with
your altcoin profits freezing your
account is a good way for an exchange to
buy the time they need to get the crypto
you're trying to withdraw
that said in most cases doing kyc in
advance should be enough to prevent any
fund freezes from happening
if you happen to be withdrawing stable
coins from an exchange know this
circle which issues usdc and even tether
which issues usdt
have locked user funds in the past to
comply with law enforcement
depending on what exactly you've been
doing with your crypto or plan on doing
with that crypto you might want to
consider using a decentralized
stablecoin like make a dao's die or
terra's ust if the withdrawal you're
making from an exchange is in fiat you
might want to think twice before
completing that wire transfer
countries like south korea are starting
to pay close attention to crypto
transactions and it's easy to understand
why
governments around the world have been
spending billions of dollars to give
artificial life to an otherwise dead
economy and this has put many of them
into record levels of debt
besides printing money governments get
their money through taxes and there is
going to be no shortage of taxable gains
sitting around when this bull market is
over
while it's unlikely that we'll see any
drastic measures such as the proposed
wealth tax in the united states anytime
soon
depending on how much money you're
planning to withdraw you might want to
do some serious research about any tax
implications this could have
now i actually did an in-depth video
about cryptocurrency taxes which you can
watch using that link in the top right
so
let's say you've managed to move your
crypto from your wallet to an exchange
and are comfortable with the taxes
you'll incur from pulling out
the next issue you could encounter will
come from the arch nemesis of
cryptocurrency the bank
again depending on the amount of money
you're trying to withdraw from an
exchange you may not have any issues
here however it is still possible that
the bank will freeze those incoming
funds or even your entire account
because of suspicious activities
they'll then make you go through a much
more bureaucratic process than any
second-tier crypto exchange could cook
up
as such i strongly recommend giving your
bank a call before you wire them your
crypto gains so they don't shut you down
when they see the lambo money coming in
you might even want to consider opening
additional bank accounts and cashing out
between them in batches in case one of
those bank accounts gets frozen
like transferring your crypto from your
wallet to an exchange it's a good idea
to go through the fiat withdrawal
process once or twice with a small
amount of money well in advance just so
you know what to expect
if you think you're going to need
instant access to your crypto gains for
whatever reason your best bet is to get
your hands on a cryptocurrency debit
card
these let you turn crypto into cash
within minutes instead of days and could
cut out the need for a cryptocurrency
exchange as an intermediary
the downside is that like banks any
funds you send to companies like
crypto.com will be held in a centralized
manner whether it's fiat or crypto
like exchanges these crypto debit card
companies could also freeze your account
for arbitrary reasons
if the exchanges you use are knocked out
and you don't have access to a
cryptocurrency debit card the last way
you can turn that crypto into cash is
using a p2p exchange like local bitcoins
now if you're thinking but guy i don't
want to get shanked in an alleyway then
you probably missed the memo
local bitcoins is actually based in
finland and has required kyc to use
since 2019 because of european
anti-money laundering regulations
it has consequently become a lot safer
to use and payments via paypal and wire
transfer are commonplace
local bitcoins is also available in over
200 countries which is convenient if
you're from a place where crypto isn't
very common
the last topic i need to tackle is any
regulatory issues you could come across
in your quest to cash out
these could come up before during or
after you've banked your bread
for starters the cryptocurrency or
hotline could be at risk of being
declared a security by regulators in the
united states
if the sec's case against ripple is
anything to go by the side effects of
such an announcement would not be pretty
moreover it could potentially put you in
a time crunch to cash out when exchanges
begin delisting that coin or token
you can check and see if your favorite
crypto is at risk using the crypto
ratings council website and you can use
my video about the ripple lawsuit to
help you as well link is up in the top
right
in terms of regulatory issues that could
come up around the time you plan on
cashing out we of course have the
looming rule around wallets and kyc by
the financial crimes enforcement network
this could force u.s exchanges to do kyc
on every crypto wallet interacting with
their platforms the financial actions
task force also recently announced that
they'd be taking a closer look at
regulations pertaining to d5 and nfts
and many western countries are working
together to create a system that would
detect suspicious activity on public
cryptocurrency blockchains
because cryptocurrencies on public
blockchains like btc and eth are not
perfectly fungible every single coin has
a unique transaction history depending
on how these upcoming monitoring systems
are set up you could suddenly find that
your crypto deposit is being rejected
because you have so-called tainted coins
that we used for illicit purposes in the
past
now while there is some debate around
whether or not tainted coins are
actually a thing some exchanges such as
coinbase already screen incoming funds
for quote suspicious activity
given that coinbase and other crypto
companies are starting to go public it
would not surprise me if the threshold
of tainted coins became the new normal
for many of these companies
when it comes to what could happen after
you've cashed out the first thing i'll
say is be prepared for the possibility
of a tax audit if you've made some fat
stacks it's not just the taxman that
could come knocking either
if you're like me any time you don't
spend checking the charts is spent
trying to convert no coiners to the
course
this is a noble goal but you have to be
very careful that you're not giving
people financial or investment advice
if your portfolio booms while the
portfolios are the people you advise to
go bust you can bet that they'll be
coming for you and you could potentially
find yourself up in court
unless you're a trained financial
advisor with some sort of insurance you
should not be giving anyone financial or
investment advice
as promising as crypto gains are they
are not guaranteed by any means and
should not be sold as such
the best you can do is educate yourself
by watching content like this put that
knowledge to use and hope for the best
on that note if you're looking for
specific guides on how to tell when to
sell your bitcoin and altcoins i've done
guides on both of those topics and
they'll be waiting for you in the
description
now if you couldn't tell today's video
was a bit cathartic for me i've lost
count of the hoops i've had to jump
through to convert my crypto into cash
when the markets were hot
in theory it's simple just move those
coins or tokens to an exchange from your
wallet swap to fiat transfer to your
bank and boom you're on the moon
in practice though there will be serious
issues at every step of this otherwise
simple process that some of us currently
go through almost every day
things are already slowly starting to
change and i can see the writing on the
wall
news of cryptocurrency blockchains
becoming bloated or even grinding to a
halt because of unprecedented
transaction volume
news of exchanges glitching out
suspending deposits and withdrawals for
sudden maintenance and freezing accounts
while their executives are probed and
fined for breaking outdated financial
laws news of banks becoming increasingly
hostile towards crypto as the
traditional financial system starts to
sink under its own weight and news of
regulators rushing in to suppress
cryptocurrency before it deals the
killing blow there are so many moving
parts here and i'm sure i've missed a
few issues that could come up before
that big day arrives
if you can think of anything else that
could crush your cash out plan then
please do drop a comment for everyone
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