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HIFO

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Highest-in-first out cost basis method used to calculate capital gains and losses of Bitcoin sales. Bitcoin with the highest cost basis will be sold first.

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FIFO
First-in-first out cost basis method used to calculate capital gains and losses of Bitcoin sales. Bitcoin acquired first will be sold first.
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LIFO
Last-in-first out cost basis  method used to calculate capital gains and losses of Bitcoin sales. Bitcoin acquired last will be sold first.
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