How do I determine my basis in property I’ve received in exchange for virtual currency?

If, as part of an arm’s length transaction, you transferred virtual currency to someone and received other property in exchange, your basis in that property is its fair market value at the time of the exchange.  For more information on basis, see Publication 551, Basis of Assets.

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