My comment was purely informational. A consideration to factor when taking the action you recommend. 

Yes, and?
Better to have that taxable event and then move everything out to a non-KYC stack... 
Rather than Uncle Sam knowing you own Bitcoin... 
Besides, your comment proves my point of why buying peer-to-peer is superior. No more taxable events...

expatriotic

If it's on an exchange, sell it back to them and get non-KYC sats.

Selling creates a taxable event in the U.S and many jurisdictions.

bitcoin

Secure the bag

>  If it's on an exchange, sell it back to them and get non-KYC sats.

Selling creates a taxable event in the U.S and many jurisdictions.