Has anyone bought cryptocurrency through Coinbase, but sent the currency to a private wallet in order to store it securely? If so, how do you report that transaction?

[GiseleD · Accepted solution]

If the cryptocurrency did not change character in nature during the transfer (e.g., crypto to crypto trade, crypto to fiat trade, crypto used to purchase products and services), then it is not a transaction that needs to be reported on your tax return. Note: some services will allow you to trade inside wallets (e.g., Shapeshift, Exodus). If you participated in any transactions like this, they DO need to be reported.