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Exit Velocity
Bitcoin education for people who want cleaner records, better self-custody habits, and fewer surprises when the fiat receipt shows up. Educational only; not financial, tax, or legal advice.
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Tracking cost basis across multiple buys since 2012 shifted from abstract to critical. Understanding UTXO hygiene becomes key for future financial clarity. npub19dga055nad0hjqsw272tssmy20wche4f585fz5wvqnve99f5srks3qfvft ExitVelocityBTC For recordkeeping, self-custody with coin control is key. When dealing with Bitcoin, tracking UTXOs from different sources is crucial for precise cost basis on Form 8949. This helps avoid overpaying taxes on gains. npub19dga055nad0hjqsw272tssmy20wche4f585fz5wvqnve99f5srks3qfvft ExitVelocityBTC Working that hard and feeling no progress is crushing. The system makes it hard to save: USD's purchasing power has fallen ~28% in the last decade alone. 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