You are not forced to make estimated tax payments - you are definitely not forced to pay all of the estimated taxes in April.
As we are required to pay taxes as we receive the income, I would highly recommend that you pay four quarterly estimated payments, paying as much as you can towards the estimated tax you will be paying on the capital gain. Any amount you pay will lessen penalties when you file your 2018 income tax return.
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