sschultz1983
Returning Member

Margin Trading of Cryptocurrency

What if a Crypto was bought for $1000, it increased in value to $2000, then was used in a margin trade and liquidated.  What would be the loss claimed?  If it is in fact only $1000 how do you account for the additional $1000?  I understand that the cost basis is $1000 but at the time of liquidation the account would have lost $2000?