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Crypto collateral loans in Spain: is using BTC as collateral a taxable event?

Platforms like Nexo, Aave allow loans using crypto as collateral. Is this a taxable event in Spain?

Equipo kointax·January 20, 2026·5 min read

Crypto collateral loans in Spain: taxable events?

Depositing collateral: NOT a taxable event (you're still the owner)

Receiving loan: NOT a taxable event (it's a debt, not income)

Paying loan interest: NOT deductible for individuals (personal loans)

Collateral liquidation: YES taxable event — liquidation = sale of crypto → capital gain/loss at liquidation price

Recovering collateral when repaying: NOT a taxable event

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