Bitcoin Drops as Inflation Fears Return
43sReal-time market fear over Fed rate hikes and rising oil prices makes this a timely crypto price alert viewers want to share.
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This video covers the day's top cryptocurrency market headlines: Bitcoin dropping below $6,000 on inflation fears, oil at a two-month high, and a 40% chance of a Fed rate hike. It also highlights key regulatory updates including Japan's potential spot Bitcoin ETF path and Maharashtra's blockchain land tokenization law, followed by a primer on Indian crypto tax rules.
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Bitcoin below $6,000 amid inflation fears
Market is cautious as Bitcoin trades below $6,000, with fear of high inflation pressuring risk assets.
[00:17]
Bitcoin down 1.5% in 24 hours
Bitcoin is down about 1.5% in the last 24 hours, trading below the $6,000 mark.
[00:33]
Oil spikes and Fed rate hike odds rise
Brent crude crossed a two-month high as inflation fears returned; traders priced in a 40% probability of a Fed rate hike.
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US act restricts officials from digital assets
The final Tax of Carity Act was released ahead of the floor vote, preventing the US President, Vice President, Congress members, and spouses from sponsoring digital assets or holding ETFs while in office.
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Japan paves way for spot Bitcoin ETF by 2028
Japan's Financial Services Agency plans changes to investment controls, which could enable a spot Bitcoin ETF approval by 2028.
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Maharashtra's blockchain land tokenization law
Maharashtra will introduce India's first blockchain-based land tokenization law to digitize property ownership and enable fractional ownership and transfer of land.
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Different tax treatment for crypto transactions
Every crypto transaction gets different tax treatment; buying, selling, and losses each have their own rules.
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No tax on buying crypto
Buying crypto attracts no tax — you're just converting cash to digital assets, but the price paid becomes your cost basis for later.
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30% flat tax and 1% TDS on crypto sales
Selling crypto in India is taxed at a flat 30%, plus a 1% TDS at sale; traders can claim a credit for the TDS later.
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No loss offsetting in crypto
Crypto losses cannot be adjusted against gains from other coins and are not carried forward to next year; each transaction is treated separately.
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Maintain complete records for tax filing
Investors must keep complete yearly records and submit details of each transaction while filing income tax.
[02:39]
Exchanges offer tax PNL reports
Trades on exchanges like CoinSwitch allow download of a complete tax PNL report, simplifying tax filing and reconciliation.
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What was Bitcoin trading at in the video, and how much did it drop in 24 hours?
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What was Bitcoin trading at in the video, and how much did it drop in 24 hours?
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Below $6,000, down about 1.5% in the last 24 hours.
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What probability did traders price in for a Fed interest rate hike?
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What probability did traders price in for a Fed interest rate hike?
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40% probability.
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Which country's Financial Services Agency is making changes to pave the way for a spot Bitcoin ETF by 2028?
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Which country's Financial Services Agency is making changes to pave the way for a spot Bitcoin ETF by 2028?
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Japan.
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What does the Maharashtra blockchain land tokenization law aim to do?
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What does the Maharashtra blockchain land tokenization law aim to do?
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Digitize property ownership and enable fractional ownership and transfer of land.
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In India, what tax is applied to selling cryptocurrency?
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In India, what tax is applied to selling cryptocurrency?
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A flat 30% tax plus a 1% TDS at the time of sale.
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Can crypto losses be adjusted against profits in India?
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Can crypto losses be adjusted against profits in India?
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No, losses on one coin are not adjusted against profits of another and are not carried forward.
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How can traders on exchanges like CoinSwitch simplify tax filing?
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How can traders on exchanges like CoinSwitch simplify tax filing?
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By downloading a complete tax PNL report from the exchange.
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According to the US act mentioned, who is prohibited from sponsoring digital assets while in office?
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According to the US act mentioned, who is prohibited from sponsoring digital assets while in office?
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The US President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and their spouses.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Fed rate hike probability priced at 40%
Shows how inflation fears are translating into concrete market expectations for central bank action.
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Japan's FSA move could unlock spot Bitcoin ETF by 2028
Signals a major regulatory shift in a G7 economy that could expand institutional access to crypto.
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Maharashtra launches India's first land tokenization law
A pioneering use of blockchain for land ownership that could set a precedent for other Indian states.
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India taxes crypto sales at 30% plus 1% TDS
Highlights a key compliance burden for crypto investors in one of the world's largest markets.
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Crypto losses cannot offset gains
An important principle that distinguishes crypto taxation from traditional investing and impacts portfolio strategy.
02:13Full Transcript
[00:04] with today's big news from the crypto market. Let's see today's top headlines. Bitcoin below $6000, market cautious on fear of high inflation.
[00:17] preparing to launch the first spot Bitcoin ATF. Maharashtra to introduce India's first blockchain land tokenisation law. Bitcoin is currently trading below $6,000. Bitcoin is down about 1.5% in the last 24 hours. The
[00:33] Brent crude has reached over $ a barrel. For the first time in the last two months, oil has become fear of high inflation has returned. Traders are expecting the Fed to raise interest rates and are pricing in a 40% probability of that rate. The
[00:48] final Tax of Carity Act has been released ahead of the Sir floor vote. Under these provisions, the US President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and their spouses will not be able to sponsor the issue of any distinctive asset while in office,
[01:00] nor will they be ETF. For this, the Financial Services Agency there is going to make changes in investment controls. Which could pave the way for a spot Bitcoin ETF by 2028.
[01:14] Maharashtra is preparing to introduce India 's first blockchain-based land tokenization law, Delta. The law aims to digitize property ownership and enable fractional ownership and transfer of land. The Maharashtra
[01:27] government believes that blockchain-based land organization will boost investment and equity. The investor thinks that all transactions are the same. But according to the tax rules, the treatment of every transaction is different.
[01:40] If we talk about buying, then whenever you buy crypto, there is no tax at that time. You are simply converting your cash into digital assets. But the price you have paid becomes your cost later on. Therefore, it
[01:56] is very important to maintain records of every purchase. If we talk about sale transactions, then the we talk about sale transactions, then the Cryptocurrency is taxed at a flat 30% and also attracts a TDS of 1% at the time of sale.
[02:13] You can claim credit for that TDS later. And most importantly, in crypto, the loss of one coin is not adjusted against the profit of another coin and is
[02:25] not carried forward to the next year. Here every transaction is seen separately. transaction is seen separately. That is why you have to keep complete records for the whole year. Ah to submit to income tax. You also have to provide details of each transaction
[02:39] You also have to provide details of each transaction separately. If you trade on an exchange like Coin, you can get your complete tax PNL by downloading it. Just like you download from a stock broker.
[02:52] This makes your tax filing and reconciliation much easier. much easier. [music]
