DaveF1006
Employee Tax Expert

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Yes, that interest does become part of the basis of your Crypto. It follows the rule of constructive receipt.  Since you paid tax on the interest, the interest becomes part of your cost basis for the Crypto since you never withdrew it in the first place and left in in the account.

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