Is it considered a day trade if I sell cryptocurrency outside of regular trading hours?

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• SolJan 03, 2025 · 7 months ago
  Yes, selling cryptocurrency outside of regular trading hours can still be considered a day trade. The definition of a day trade is when you buy and sell the same asset within the same trading day. It doesn't matter if the trade happens during regular trading hours or outside of them.
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• Jacob Văn QuangJul 27, 2025 · 12 days ago
  No, selling cryptocurrency outside of regular trading hours is not considered a day trade. Day trading typically refers to buying and selling assets within the same trading day, which usually falls within the regular trading hours. However, if you sell cryptocurrency outside of these hours, it may be considered a swing trade or a longer-term investment.
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• Russo FranksDec 11, 2020 · 5 years ago
  According to BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, selling cryptocurrency outside of regular trading hours can still be considered a day trade. The exchange defines a day trade as buying and selling the same cryptocurrency within a 24-hour period, regardless of the trading hours. Therefore, if you sell cryptocurrency outside of regular trading hours, it would still count as a day trade on BYDFi.
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• A EngemannJun 25, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Selling cryptocurrency outside of regular trading hours can be considered a day trade, but it ultimately depends on the specific rules and regulations of the exchange you are using. Some exchanges may have different definitions of day trading and may consider trades outside of regular trading hours as swing trades or longer-term investments. It's important to check the guidelines of your chosen exchange to determine how they classify trades made outside of regular trading hours.
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• Bennett JoynerOct 09, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Selling cryptocurrency outside of regular trading hours can be considered a day trade if the trade meets the criteria of buying and selling the same asset within the same trading day. However, it's worth noting that day trading is typically associated with active trading during regular trading hours. If you frequently engage in day trading outside of these hours, it may be beneficial to consider the impact of lower liquidity and potential price fluctuations that can occur during off-hours trading.
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